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Published: November 13th 2012
El Dorado is Spanish for "the gilded one" and was the name of the ancient Muisca tribal chief. The legend states that Zipa the Chibchas chief covered his body in gold dust and submerged himself in the Guadavita Lake. Beautiful gold artefacts were also offered to the god of the lake. Many people have searched for the gold including the conquistadors. The lake has also been partly drained to aid the search for gold. A visit to the Guadavita Lake involves a steep climb up many steps. The scenery along the way is magnificent. Unfortunately we didnt find any gold but the circular lake is a spiritual place and the walk is one to remember.
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Michelle Cavanagh
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...for taking us to parts of Colombia we didn\'t visit. It looks very interesting and well worth a visit. M xx