Threads of gold in history, exploring the Gold Museum with Pacha Educational Tourism

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Bogotá

Duration: 3 hours

Languages: English and Spanish

Guru: Pacha Turismo

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Registered on 2 November 2023

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.

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

The Gold Museum is a cultural jewel 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.

On this free tour, you will learn the 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. Room of the Pre-Columbian Peoples: 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.

The Muisca Raft stands out here, the most famous piece in the museum, which represents the mythical ritual of El Dorado.

4. Treasure Room: Brilliance, power and symbolism

The final part of the tour immerses us in a dazzling collection of ceremonial jewelry, breastplates, nose rings and necklaces that reflect the mastery of the ancient goldsmiths.

General information

Duration: approximately 3 hours - Suggested rate $20

Suitable for all audiences

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

📍 How to find me? We'll meet in front of the main entrance of the Gold Museum, located at Carrera 6 #15-88, right across from the fountain in Santander Park. I'll be wearing a white t-shirt with the Pacha Turismo Pedagógico logo and a cap. If you're arriving by TransMilenio, get off at the Museo del Oro station on the east side; when you exit to the north, you'll see the museum building directly in front of you. Please arrive 10 minutes early to register, say hello, and get this experience started on time. This experience will connect you with the ancestral memory and spiritual richness of the Colombian people. The guide will be at the main entrance of the Gold Museum wearing a Pacha Turismo Pedagógico t-shirt and a cap.

Entry not included

Punto de encuentro

Entry not included

Gold Museum

Entry not included

Museo del Oro - Segundo Piso

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).