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Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral

An architectural wonder.

From: $103,00 USD

(prices varies by group size)

About tour

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.

About tour

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 have been intensively exploited, they continue to have enormous reserves. In the heart of the mountain, an underground salt cathedral was dug, in what constitutes a monumental work of engineering, architecture, and design. The huge interior can be 25 meters high, with a capacity of 10,000 people. It is the most visited tourist attraction in Colombia.

Duration

5 Hours

Avg. Weather

15° C / 18° C

Avg. Heigth

2650 of asl

TOUR DETAILS

Roundtrip transportation to and from your Bogota hotel to Zipaquirá

Guided live tour in English

– Lunch

Bottled water

– All fees and taxes

— Drinks

— Tips

— Identification documents

— Comfortable clothes for cold weather

— Sporty shoes

Includes

  • Roundtrip private transportation Bogotá – Zipaquirá
  • Tickets
  • Private bilingual guide inside the Salt Cathedral
  • Miner’s equipment for immersive experience
  • Lunch
  • Insurance policy
  • All fees and taxes 
  • Roundtrip private transportation Bogotá – Zipaquirá
  • Tickets
  • Audio guides at the Salt Cathedral
  • Insurance policy
  • All fees and taxes

Excludes

  • Drinks
  • Tips
  • Drinks
  • Tips
  • Lunch

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.

reviews

What our travelers say:

Aubrey M
Aubrey M
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Out of all the group listings for tours to Zipaquirá and the Salt Cathedral, we are very pleased we chose this one. Ana was an amazing guide...
Elizabeth O
Elizabeth O
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Excellent experience. Safety was never a concern and tour guide changed itinerary to accommodate us. I definitely recommend.
Benjamin L
Benjamin L
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Diego was a great guide and we really enjoyed talking with him. Overalls expensive was great! Only feedbacks I have are 1...
Kimberlee B
Kimberlee B
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John is a wonderful guide, sharing with us the geography of the land as we traveled to the cathedral. Coming from the United States...
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ITINERARY

  • We’ll pick you up at your hotel or accommodation place, from there we cross the savanna with its beautiful green landscapes.
  • 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.
  •  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.
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.

product to our staff.

ITINERARY

9:00 a.m. We’ll pick you up at your hotel or accommodation place, from there we cross the Cundi-boyacense savanna with its beautiful green landscapes.

10:00 a.m 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.

11:30 a.m. Independence square. There you’ll get to know a little about the history in Colombia and see the day-to-day life of the locals.

11:45 a.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. 

12:00 p.m. Have a typical Colombian lunch at the historic downtown of Zipaquira.

1:00 p.m. Return to your hotel or place of accommodation in Bogotá.

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.

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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