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Zipaquirá & Nemocón Salt Mines

Underground fascination

From: $138,00 USD

(prices varies by group size)

About tour

Visit in one day, two milestones in Colombia below the surface:  the Salt Cathedral and the mines of Nemocón. Just 34 miles away from Bogotá explore  mirrors of water that reflect the patterns made by lighting inside a cave with hundreds of years and galleries filled with colors and history, then go to the heart of the mountain where awaits the only underground church in the world, located in what constitutes a monumental work of engineering, architecture, and design.

About tour

Visit in one day two milestones in Colombia below the surface:  the Salt Cathedral and the mines of Nemocón. Just 34 miles away from Bogotá explore  mirrors of water that reflect the patterns made by lighting inside a cave with hundreds of years and galleries filled with colors and history, then go to the heart of the mountain where awaits the only underground church in the world, located in what constitutes a monumental work of engineering, architecture, and design.

Duration

6 Hours

Avg. Weather

15° C/ 18°C

Avg. Heigth

2500 of asl

TOUR DETAILS

Roundtrip private transportation

– Tickets

Guided live tour in English

– Lunch

Insurance policy

– All fees, taxes and tolls

— Drinks

— Tips

— Identification documents

— Comfortable clothes for warm weather

— Sunblock, hat or umbrella for sun protection

— Sporty shoes

— (Consider another of our activities if you have claustrophobic conditions)

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You Must Know, You must Carry

We will pick you up at your hotel or place of accommodation within the urban perimeter of Bogotá. Outside this perimeter, it can lead to extra costs.

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ITINERARY

  • We’ll pick you up at your hotel or accommodation place.
  • Crossing the green savanna we’ll arrive at Nemocón’s town, an indigenous word that means “warrior’s cry”, there, underground awaits 1,600 meters of tunnels of the first salt mine exploited in Colombia.
  • Inside the mine let’s discover its secrets: brine mirrors with marvelous optical illusions, the chamber of lovers, the waterfall of salt, a wishing pond, history, and even a filming set.
  • Let’s depart to Zipaquirá.
  • Time for lunch. Enjoy a typical lunch of the region, made with a craft technique and seasonal products, let yourself be enchanted with the flavors of the local gastronomy.
  • We arrive at the Salt Cathedral in Zipaquirá, one of the greatest achievements in Colombian architecture, a place to connect with the soul, a place to be inspired.
  • Independence square. There you’ll get to know a little bit about the history in Colombia and see the day-to-day life of the locals.
  • Comunero’s square. Here takes place history, let yourself be marveled by the antiqueness and conservation of one of the oldest spaces in Colombia.
  • Return to your hotel or place of accommodation in Bogotá in a private vehicle.
Cancellation policy.

– You must contact Paraiso Travels at least 12 hours before your product date to confirm your reservation and arrange details such as staff, transportation, and tickets.

– Use the contact details on your confirmation/voucher. Upon pickup, please present your confirmation/voucher in exchange for your product to our staff.

ITINERARY

8:00 a.m. We’ll pick you up at your hotel or accommodation place.

09:00 a.m. Crossing the green savanna we’ll arrive at the Nemocón, an indigenous word that means “warrior’s cry”, there, underground awaits 1,600 meters of tunnels of the first salt mine exploited in Colombia.

10:30 a.m. Inside the mine let’s discover its secrets: brine mirrors with marvelous optical illusions, the chamber of lovers, the waterfall of salt, a wishing pond, history, and even a filming set.

8:00 a.m. We’ll pick you up at your hotel or accommodation place.

09:00 a.m. Crossing the green savanna we’ll arrive at the Nemocón, an indigenous word that means “warrior’s cry”, there, underground awaits 1,600 meters of tunnels of the first salt mine exploited in Colombia.

10:30 a.m. Inside the mine let’s discover its secrets: brine mirrors with marvelous optical illusions, the chamber of lovers, the waterfall of salt, a wishing pond, history, and even a filming set.

02:40 p.m. Independence square. There you’ll get to know a little bit about the history in Colombia and see the day-to-day life of the locals.

02:50 p.m. Comunero’s square. Here takes place history, let yourself be marveled by the antiqueness and conservation of one of the oldest spaces in Colombia.

03:15 p.m. Return to your hotel or place of accommodation in Bogotá in a private vehicle.

Cancellation policy.

You must contact Paraiso Travels at least 24 hours before your product date to confirm your reservation and arrange transportation.

Use the contact details on your confirmation/voucher. Upon pickup, please present your confirmation/voucher in exchange for your product to our staff.

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Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral: An architectural wonder.

In Zipaquirá, 50 kilometers coming out from the northside of Bogotá, is the largest salt mine in Colombia. Although the mines date back to the time of the Muiscas, primitive inhabitants of the region, it has been intensively exploited, and they continue to have enormous reserves. In the heart of the mountain, an underground salt cathedral was dug, constituting a monumental work of engineering, architecture, and design. With a capacity of 10,000 people, it is the most visited tourist attraction in Colombia.

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Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral: An architectural wonder.

In the heart of the mountain, an underground salt cathedral lies.

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This tour provides you a whole experience: landscapes, history, culture, and fun.
You’re going to visit some of the oldest towns in Colombia, getting to know the history and
also see stunning landscapes on the way up.

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Bogota Private City Tour Visiting Gold & Botero Museums, Old Town & Monserrate

Come along with us on the most exclusive Bogotá city tour, and be delighted by the exotic colors and flavors of the city where past and present meet. Departing from your hotel or your preferred location, your vehicle and guide will be waiting for you to head to the city downtown where you will visit the Gold Museum,

Monserrate hill, Bolivar Square, Chorro de Quevedo Square, Botero Museum, and the Historic Candelaria Neighborhood.

To Discover Bogota past and present. Nestled into the Andean mountains at 3,100 M.A.S.L. (10,200 ft), the Monserrate hill will make you feel renovated by the pure air of the Mountains. Indulge yourself with a traditional appetizer at the Historic Santa Clara French Café, while being amazed by the city’s panoramic view from your seat at the top of the Hill. Next, live a unique encounter between the colonial heritage, the republican and art-deco buildings, and the political history of Colombia’s contemporary times, while walking over the cobbed-stone roads of the old town. In this lovely neighborhood, you will find the Botero Museum where we will admire a collection of fine art from local and world-known artists, the historic Chorro de Quevedo Square, we will finish our visit to La Candelaria at Bolivar Plaza, finding the Presidential Palace, The National Congress Building, The City Mayor Building and the Justice Palace. Finish the day visiting the Gold Museum. Home of the goldsmith masterpieces from the pre-Columbian indigenous cultures. After visiting the museum, your driver and guide will be in charge to take you safely back to your hotel o preferred destination.

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