Bogotá: Gold Museum, In-Depth Tour of the Pre-Hispanic World
The tour lasts 3 hours
Available in English and Spanish
Description
The Gold Museum is a cultural gem that safeguards the memory and legacy of pre-Hispanic peoples, with more than 34,000 pieces made of gold, tumbaga, copper, and other precious metals.
In this free tour, you will learn stories, myths, and meanings behind each piece, exploring how ancient cultures transformed metal into sacred art.
1. Metals Room: The art of transforming metal, you will discover the techniques mastered by indigenous goldsmiths.
These pieces were offerings intended for the gods, symbols of authority, and elements used in ceremonies that marked the cycle of life and death.
2. Pre-Columbian Peoples Room: Cultural diversity and worldview
We will explore the works of the Muisca, Tairona, Calima, Quimbaya, Zenú, San Agustín, and Tolima cultures, among others.
3. Offering Room: An encounter with the sacred
Amidst immersive lights and sounds, we will relive the indigenous offering rituals that took place in sacred lagoons, caves, or temples.
Here, the Muisca Raft stands out, the museum's most famous piece, representing the mythical El Dorado rite.
4. Treasure Room: Shine, power, and symbolism
The last part of the tour immerses us in a dazzling collection of ceremonial jewelry, breastplates, nose rings, and necklaces that reflect the mastery of ancient goldsmiths.
General information
Duration: Approximately 3 hours
Suitable for all audiences
Tour attendees must pay their entrance fee; during the week, the museum entrance costs 10,000 Colombian pesos or $4 dollars, with a differential rate for students ($2 dollars) and foreigners ($7 dollars). The last Sunday of the month is free of charge.
Guide: Pacha Turismo
Guiding since 2023PRO
At Pacha Educational Tourism, we believe that every trip is an opportunity to discover, learn, and enjoy. We are a growing travel agency that combines playfulness, games, and innovation to design unique, dynamic, and memorable tourism experiences. Our goal is to showcase the cultural, natural, and historical richness of our city and Colombia through immersive, itinerant tours, where every visitor, both national and international, finds a moment of learning, entertainment, and authentic connection with their surroundings. We are characterized by our kindness, commitment, and creativity. We enjoy sharing knowledge in a friendly, fun, and eloquent way, using various tools that enrich each tour and turn it into a unique experience that lasts over time. At Pacha, more than just guiding, we connect people with knowledge, culture, and adventure. We invite you to experience with us a different kind of tourism, full of positive energy and experiences that make a difference.
Bogotá: Gold Museum, In-Depth Tour of the Pre-Hispanic World
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