Zipaquira Salt Cathedral (Catedral de Sal)
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Zipaquira Salt Cathedral (Catedral de Sal)
Zipaquira Salt Cathedral (Catedral de Sal)

Zipaquira Salt Cathedral (Catedral de Sal) Tours and Tickets

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This spacious cathedral is carved into a warren of salt mines 600 feet (183 mt) below the ground. Venture into the Salt Cathedral to see chapels and altars carved directly into solid rock, learn about the mine’s history, and see intricate statues in chapels representing the Stations of the Cross.

  • Parque De La Sal, Zipaquirá, Cundinamarca
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Bogota Zipaquira Salt Cathedral Private Tour + Lunch

Bogota Zipaquira Salt Cathedral Private Tour + Lunch

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On our Tour you will be able to see directly the only underground cathedral in the world located in Colombia, built 180m underground, it is a mega structure that deserves to be among the most impressive in our country and on the planet. The entire structure of this cathedral is carved from salt from the largest salt rock deposit in the world. During the tour there are several stations where you will see the interpretation of the Christian way of the cross, in addition to the central dome where Eucharists are held, intervened by an amazing artistic work of sculpture and lighting, and also natural structures typical of salt deposits, a set of elements that will leave you breathless. Once you finish the tour of the salt mine, the town of Zipaquirá awaits us to visit its central square, some of its beautiful colonial-looking streets where we will find the ideal place to enjoy a typical lunch.
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  • 7 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$80.00
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Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Private Tour + Walking Tour

Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Private Tour + Walking Tour

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Live the magic of the First Wonder of Colombia! Let us accompany you on this fantastic private tour with one of our driver-guides, who will make your trip an unforgettable experience. The Cathedral is an enclosure built inside the mines, completely carved out of salt, discover the imposing architecture of this great cultural and religious heritage, in this tour you will learn about history, customs, folklore and the typical food of our region, you will know the Historic center of Zipaquirá and you will be able to admire its colonial architecture, places like the Plaza de los Comuneros, Plaza de la Independencia, the school where our Nobel Prize for Literature (Gabriel Gracia Márquez) studied, the train station, time for lunch (optional) and return to Bogota. In this experience we will also take a tour of the town and you will taste a delicious coffee accompanied by almojábana, empanada, among other surprises that we have for you. We are waiting for you!
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  • 6 to 7 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$104.99
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Salt Cathedral Zipaquirá - daily afternoon departure

Salt Cathedral Zipaquirá - daily afternoon departure

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If you want to have an interesting and magical experience, being in this place will be wonderful. It is considered the First Wonder in Colombia because its structure is made with Salt. Have you been in a building entirely made of salt before? Here you will be in one, and besides how wonderful it is to feel the power of nature and the legacy of Latin American architecture, you will have the opportunity to feel a spiritual experience. Regardless of your religion, here you can connect with the greater forces of nature and, if it is your style, you will ask yourself questions about the world's great mysteries. If you really want to enjoy and have a lifetime experience, this is your place! Important information: *This tour begins and ends in Parque de la 93. *This version doesn't have a live guide. *The arrival times of this tour depend on the traffic. *Seats are assigned in order of arrival *The itinerary is developed regardless of weather conditions
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  • 6 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$60.00
Guatavita Lake - Salt Cathedral

Guatavita Lake - Salt Cathedral

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Indigenous economy activities, religious, art, and other determined the settlement of the Spanish and the foundation of Bogotá. In this tour you will understand the relation between the nature, the salt, the Dorado Legend, the Salt Cathedral, Gold Museum, the gold, the cooper and the Bogota population. Since we met, I began to explain some general details about Bogotá, then when we leave the city I will speak about the valley around the city, I will provide information about the original indigenous habitants called “ Muiscas” , their customs, some of their words and how all this heritage is included now in our society and in our food. We will meet a guide of the lake that speaks about the native culture and will explain why is so popular the Dorado Legend?, we will discuss the meaning of this ceremony. We will feel the mystic of the place, its energy and the relationship between nature and this space. In Guatavita town we will enjoy architecture, food, deserts and also handicrafts shopping. In Zipaquira I will speak some details of the Salt Cathedral and I will conduct the traveler to the underground Cathedral, this construction is unique because of its magnificence, the content of every sculpture, the representation of the way to the cross and the cross.
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  • 10 to 11 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$118.00
Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Shared Tour + Walking Tour

Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Shared Tour + Walking Tour

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Live the magic of the First Wonder of Colombia! Let us accompany you on this fantastic private tour with one of our driver-guides, who will make your trip an unforgettable experience. The Cathedral is an enclosure built inside the mines, completely carved out of salt, discover the imposing architecture of this great cultural and religious heritage, in this tour you will learn about history, customs, folklore and the typical food of our region, you will know the Historic center of Zipaquirá and you will be able to admire its colonial architecture, places like the Plaza de los Comuneros, Plaza de la Independencia, the school where our Nobel Prize for Literature (Gabriel Gracia Márquez) studied, the train station, time for lunch (optional) and return to Bogota. In this experience we will also take a tour of the town and you will taste a delicious coffee accompanied by almojábana, empanada, among other surprises that we have for you. We will wait for you!
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  • 6 to 8 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$90.00
Visit the Zipaquirá Cathedral

Visit the Zipaquirá Cathedral

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Visit the first Wonder of Colombia. The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá. For a long time, the indigenous people obtained salt from Zipaquirá. This material allowed them to exchange for gold, food, feathers, etc. This trade changed the world of the natives and gave them access to many riches, which attracted the first Spaniards to settle. With the arrival of the 19th century, came the method of salt extraction by means of machines. The miners have always been very devoted so they had a space to pray. Later this space expanded. In 1995 the underground cathedral reopened its doors with many more spaces, sculpture and monumentality. Learn about the Colombian culture, also of the native inhabitants and visit this monument that is one of the most important in the country, also try delicious typical food.
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  • 7 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$92.00
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No PhotoZipaquira Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lagoon from Bogota (Private Tour)
Carsten_A, Nov 2023
A GREAT DAY
It was a wonderful trip to the laguna de CACIQUE! Everything is well organized and you you will get a lot of information concerng the muisca! The Salt cathedral is interesting as well - but its more like a Party- at least on a sunday ! They even had a Band playing music there! But its nice!
No PhotoSalt Cathedral Zipaquira - Group tour and daily departure
Michelle_P, Nov 2023
Good trip
Good trip. Guide gives you information while on the bus. Once you arrive at the destination, the local guides (Spanish speaking) take over. No guided tour in the town.
No PhotoWonderful tour of Villa de Leyva, and Zipaquira Salt Cathedral.
Chris_A, Oct 2023
Time saver
Ideal if you have limited time to do two main trips from Bogota in one day (although it is a long day). Bonus was the terracotta house. Excellent tour guide and driver. Lunch was excellent as was the stop for a traditional Colombian breakfast (not included in the price)
No PhotoZipaquira Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lagoon from Bogota (Private Tour)
David_W, Oct 2023
Absolutely fantastic
A great day made even better by the attention we received from Camila and Emilio. Camila is very knowledgeable and took her time to explain everything from the Colombian history to the Fauna and Flora encountered in Guatavita Lagoon. The Salt Cathedral is a must see when visiting Colombia, it is just simply majestic, we will both remember this trip for many years to come. Thank you Camila and Emilio.
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