According to legend this is the real El Dorado, where a native chief covered himself in gold dust and washed himself in the lagoon when he offered his prayers to the Gods. This was a way of hiding gold from Spanish conquerors.
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Saturday, July 11, 2009
Guatavita Lagoon, Colombia
According to legend this is the real El Dorado, where a native chief covered himself in gold dust and washed himself in the lagoon when he offered his prayers to the Gods. This was a way of hiding gold from Spanish conquerors.
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