Step inside one of Colombia’s most unique architectural works on this half-day tour to Zipaquirá from Bogota. Venture underground to discover the vast salt mines of Zipaquirá, learn about the city’s long salt mining history and see how the salt is collected. Finally, admire the grand Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, a church entirely made out of salt. Enjoy a personalized experience with a maximum of 10 travelers.
Explore the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, one of Colombia’s most unexpected architectural wonders, during this guided tour. Head underground to the town's salt mine where you discover this unique monument to human ingenuity. Back above ground, enjoy an included Colombian lunch and a tour of Zipaquirá’s colonial center.
Explore Guatavita Lake and the Salt Cathedral, two of the area's top attractions, in a single tour from Bogota. You'll travel with a guide dedicated to your private party only, which means you'll enjoy plenty of personalized attention and a flexible itinerary. Take in the scenery of Guatavita Lake on a sightseeing tour, then explore the Salt Cathedral with a provided audio guide. Round-trip private transportation makes for a convenient door-to-door experience.
Enjoy the first architectural wonder of Colombia: The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá and discover the main squares of this colonial city. Then let yourself be amazed by Bogota, a vibrant cultural, historical and heritage metropolis.
This is undoubtedly one of the best combinations of tourist attractions near Bogotá; the day begins with a visit to the Guatavita Lake, famous for being the place where the Muiscas performed the ritual that gave rise to the legend of El Dorado; this place possesses an overwhelming beauty that can only be understood when visiting it. Then, cross the savannah to reach the municipality of Zipaquirá; you will know the First Wonder of Colombia, the Salt Cathedral, one of those places that you will not want to miss when coming to Colombia.
Our Travel agency is certified with Covid Protocols and has Check In and Safe Travels Stamp. Drivers, guides and attractions visited are also checked before and during the tour.
** At the moment (2021+) Guatavita doesn't have guides in English, you can take the tour in Spanish.
Live the magic of the First Wonder of Colombia. The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá located just over an hour from Bogotá, will make your tour a unique and unforgettable experience thanks to the design of its interior spaces, decoration, lighting, artistic pieces, the same fact of being traveling a space nestled in the mountain and if this were not enough, the round trip to Zipaquirá will be decorated with the landscape of our Savannah, which will undoubtedly make your day something simply magical.
In our shared tour you will meet 2 fabulous places, one symbol of the legend of El Dorado and the other the first wonder of Colombia.
From the agreed point in Bogotá you will be transferred to the magical Laguna de Guatavita located in Sesquilé. Where accompanied by the native guide, you will walk learning about its history and importance to reach the viewpoint where you will contemplate the lagoon and exotic landscapes.
Then, we will arrive at Zipaquirá, a municipality declared historical and cultural heritage for its architecture and for keeping the history of our ancestors, where we will stop at a typical restaurant in the region and you can have lunch and then contemplate the colonial beauty of the municipality through its historic center .
Finally, in the Salt Cathedral you will live a unique experience, descending 180 meters underground through tunnels with stops representing stations of the Viacrucis you will reach the only underground temple in the world and second most impressive place of worship on the planet.
Experience two diverse Colombian attractions in just one day trip on this tour from Bogotá. First explore the architectural wonders of the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira, an underground Catholic church built in the tunnels of a salt mine. Afterward, head for the colorful restaurant Andres Carne de Res to savor hearty Colombian cuisine and take to the dancefloor to feel the rhythms of the music. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off.
Two days in the Colombian capital lets you hit the essential sights, visit a museum, sample the local nightlife, and even venture into the surrounding countryside.
The Laguna de Guatavita, a beautiful place wrapped in legends, is an important place for the Muisca population and an important Colombian landmark. On this half-day visit, you will be able to know the history behind the place, while admiring its beauty. This private excursion includes transportation, tickets and a private guide to enjoy a personalized and uncomplicated experience. Includes all transportation with hotel pick up and return transfer
With the help of an expert guide, we enjoy a splendid day, we will visit the Cathedral of Salt of Zipaquirá, one of the wonders of Colombia, we will visit each one of its ships, altars; It consists of three naves: the central and two lateral. In front of the central nave is the monumental cross, which can be seen before reaching the site. Attached to the cross, on the far left, is the sacristy. On the floor of this ship there is a circle of 78 meters that represents the world; in one of the ends of this circle appears the Nativity, and in the other La Piedad.
it is a personalized tour, our travelers have the possibility to choose how many stops they prefer to admire the landscapes and take photos.
We picking up the travelers in their place of stay in comfortable premium category vehicles, and we will begin our journey through one of the most iconic roads in the city.
We want our travelers to know the first wonder of Colombia in a calm and unhurried way.
During the tour we will provide detailed and accurate information of the most important places in the region.
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 all with Salt. Have you been in a building entirely made of salt before? Here you will be in one, and besides to 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 the 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 tell a lifetime experience, this is your place!
Te recogemos en tu hotel o lugar de alojamiento y desde allí te llevamos al parque Jaime Duque rumbo al municipio de Tocancipá, ubicado a unos 35 minutos de Bogotá. Saliendo de Bogotá hacia el norte, el parque Jaime Duque muestra una diversidad de atracciones que pueden ser disfrutadas por todos, disfrutaras de un recorrido guiado y todo incluido en el parque temático más grande de Colombia con escenarios históricos, arquitectónicos, tecnológicos y ambientalistas. Al visitarlo ofrece al visitante información educativa y divertida.
La Catedral de Sal de Zipaquirá es declarada la Primera Maravilla de Colombia y considerada uno de los logros arquitectónicos y artísticos más notables del turismo colombiano. Disfruta de una interesante visita a Zipaquirá recorriendo la Catedral de Sal y descubriendo las principales plazas de la ciudad colonial.
Enjoy 2 wonders underground; the first, a mystical and amazing place, the Mina de Sal de Nemocón and the only underground cathedral in the world, the first wonder of Colombia, the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá.
Starting from your place of lodging you will be transferred to Nemocón where 80 meters underground you will find the second largest salt mine in Colombia with more than 500 years of history to know the process of salt production used since pre-Hispanic times and enjoy 1,600 meters amazing tunnels and cameras, with spectacular attractions such as the salt waterfall, the well of desires and the brine mirrors, among others.
Then you will be transferred to Zipaquirá, a municipality declared a historical and cultural heritage where you will enjoy a typical lunch of the region and descend 180 meters underground through tunnels with stops representing the Stations of the Cross, you will reach the second most impressive place on the planet, the Salt Cathedral
During your trip to Bogotá, Colombia visit with our ALL INCLUSIVE tour the first wonder of Colombia, the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá.
The tour starts from a place of lodging in Bogotá and you will be transferred to Zipaquirá, a town declared a historical and cultural heritage of Colombia for its colonial architecture and a place full of the history of our indigenous ancestors, where the Salt Cathedral is located.
Upon entering you will live a unique experience, descending 180 meters underground through the tunnels with different stops that represent the Stations of the Cross, you will reach the only underground temple in the world and the second most impressive place on the planet.
At the end of the tour of the Cathedral of Sal, optionally you can enjoy the colonial beauty of Zipaquirá, making a short tour of its historic center and before returning to Bogota, you will be delighted with a typical Colombian lunch.
Leave the city rush and join us and group of travelers like you to the Salt Cathedral in Zipaquira town. In this half-day tour you will discover the mine’s history from indigenous to Catholicism and the real value and meaning of salt as you walk down and around the alleys. Get amazed by the work done inside to make a museum out of it and then head to the town to enjoy a typical lunch while you enjoy spending the day outside.
• Driving across the city to Zipaquira town
• Guided tour of the Salt Cathedral and its religious symbolism
• Historical landmarks of indigenous roots and the construction of the Cathedral
• Special lunch in Zipaquirá
• The chance to meet more people along the journey
If you like to travel further than old town (candelaria), you should take our Panoramic City Tour. It is an excellent option, a seesight going to different areas in the city, like Usaquén, parque de la 93, Zona Rosa, Downtown, oldtown (candelaria). We use special cars with comfortable seats, designed routes and special service. You may take some pictures on the way and we stop in two areas for a short walking around. During the tour we talk about the city, Colombia, economical and politicas issues and some questions you may have. Totally recommended.
Our Travel agency is certified with Covid Protocols and has Check In and Safe Travels Stamp. Drivers, guides and attractions visited are also checked before and during the tour.
Recirrer the savannah of Bogota and the archaeological park is the perfect opportunity to know our idiosyncrasy through the natural, social and cultural history of Colombia. In addition to sticking in myths and Muisca digenes and get away from the noise of the city
The magnificent Salt Cathedral is completely carved in the old galleries of the Zipaquira Salt Mine. It is unique in its kind and it is presented to its visitors with an unparalleled majesty.
In this tour you will learn about the history, the engineering, and development of different industries around Salt, in addition to the Christian Devotion of the Miners for the saints who took care of their lives.
Enjoy your visit to the Salt Cathedral with this Private Transfer that includes round trip transportation from your Hotel or Airbnb in a comfortable and safe vehicle.
With this simple and flexible service, you can arrange directly your tickets and the audio guide!
Actors perform directly to your headsets. Immerse in a different dimension, where the unknown reveals itself in the vibrant streets of La Candelaria . Dare to take steps into the paranormal vibes and learn some of the popular legends of the colonial houses downtown Bogotá. This fictional soundwalk is recommended in late afternoon and evenings. Please take care of your belongings while walking.
ACTORS PERFORM DIRECTLY TO YOUR HEADSETS .Get ready for the adventure of finding “el Dorado”. This expedition is led by the famous Spanish conquistador Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada (also the founder of Bogota). The expedition takes you to the main spots of Downtown, you will be able to learn the foundation of Bogotá as you are at the search of El Dorado with Quesada. Follow the chapters as you soundwalk with this obsessed character to find the “Balsa de Guatavita” and all the Muisca treasures .
This is an experience full of history, nature, mysticism and legends, first of all we will leave by the northern highway of Bogotá to go to Zipaquirá, a town full of courage and recognition in the conquest and colonization struggles of the capital of the country, after Take a small tour of its main square, we will go to the Salt Park to enter the Cathedral, the tour inside is approximately two hours where we can know its inner beauty.
Then we will go to Guatavita, one of the most cultural and historical places in the country, where the very famous legend of El Dorado takes place, in the Laguna de Guatavita our indigenous ancestors worshiped and performed their most important succession ceremonies and change of leadership.
We will visit the new town and have an incredible view of the tomine dam, after time to get to know its crafts we will begin our return to Bogotá.