How to get to the Salto del Tequendama, one of the most impressive places in Colombia

El Salto del Tequendama is an impressive destination in the department of Cundinamarca framed by beautiful green landscapes, a spectacular waterfall and the sound of falling water and birds singing. As if that were not enough, the Tequendama Falls has a fascinating history of mystery and ghosts, which helps to increase the appeal of this place.

One of the legends about this place tells that the Salto del Tequendama was made by Bochicha; a Muisca god, who with a stroke of his crook created this natural setting to help evacuate the waters that were about to flood the Sabana de Bogotá.

El Salto del Tequendama is a place where you will find nature, history, culture and a bit of supernatural mystery; a perfect plan near Bogotá to do for a day.

Find below how to get to the Tequendama Falls and what to do in this wonderful destination.

How to get to Salto del Tequendama?

El Salto del Tequendama is located 30 kilometers south of Bogotá . To get there, you must first get to Soacha by taking a Transmilenio to the San Mateo station, which is located after the South Portal. Then, on the South Highway you take a collective bus that says " Charquito - Salto del Tequendama ".

Another option is to take a minibus from Terminal Salitre that goes to the municipality of Mesitas and tell the driver that you are going to Salto del Tequendama and drop you there. The trip from Bogotá by bus to the Tequendama Falls takes about an hour and 20 minutes.

If you go by car to the Salto del Tequendama you can put the GPS and let it guide you. The car ride takes about 50 minutes.

What to do in the Salto del Tequendama?

In the Salto del Tequendama, in addition to being able to admire the incredible natural landscape with its spectacular waterfall , from the viewpoint you will be able to see the Hotel del Salto ; a luxurious and old hotel with a gothic and gloomy appearance that opened its doors in 1928 and which was the place chosen by many people to commit suicide. Therefore, this place keeps a lot of mystery and a paranormal atmosphere.

Right there is the Salto del Tequendama House Museum where you can learn about the biodiversity of the place, its history, development and growth, as well as other curious information about the Salto.

Also do not miss the opportunity to enjoy some of the typical delicacies of the Sabana de Bogotá such as canelazo, roasted chorizo or a cob dipped in butter and cheese.