The Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral is not like other churches. Descend hundreds of feet underground to explore this unique creation which was carved into the walls and ceiling of an abandoned salt mine. Explore the dimly lit tunnels along wide pathways as a bilingual guide explains the history and significance of the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral. This half-day cultural tour is perfect for the whole family.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ Salt Cathedral entry ticket
✔ Bilingual guide in your language of preference (English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French)
✖ Optional tips and gratuities
✖ Food and beverages
✖ Personal expenses
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel Factory Green
2. Hotel Kensy
3. Hotel Platinum Suite
4. Hotel Torre Central
5. Mercure Bogota BH Zona Financiera
6. Hotel Lido
7. Ibis Bogota Museo
8. Bogota 100 Design Hotel
9. Hotel Plaza 36
10. Alameda Hotel
11. Hilton Bogota
12. Club El Nogal
13. Eco Boutique Torre II
14. Tequendama Suites and Hotel
15. Casa Hotel Marques De La Plata
16. Hotel Vintage
17. W Bogota
18. Hotel Aide
19. 84 DC
20. Plaza Miranda Hotel
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Itinerary
1
Catedral De Sal De Zipaquira
Go 180 meters underground and let yourself be amazed by Zipaquirá’s Salt Cathedral; a majestic cathedral built inside of the largest salt-rock deposit on earth. Here you'll see the how Catholic symbology and contemporary engineering converged in the construction of a gigantic temple.
With materials from this former salt mine and using lighting effects, sculptors created innovative interpretations of the Catholic Via Crucis that you will be able to see throughout the cathedral. Here you will learn about the creative process and the symbology behind the sculptures. You will also see salt formations and the vestiges of previous salt mining activity.
Duration: 3 hours
2
Zipaquira
After exiting the cathedral, you will head to the colonial village of Zipaquirá, famous for its various buildings that were declared national monuments. Here you will walk through the main square, and have time to taste the delicious baked goods of the region.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Changes on the tour may occur due to external factors. These changes will be notified to you with anticipation.
• We recommend wearing comfortable clothes and shoes as you'll need to walk on some uneven terrain.
