Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral: An architectural wonder. | 4 hours to 5 hours

24 Reviews | Bogotá
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+ Minas de Sal de Nemocón
2 Adults x $457.00
$914.00
Approx Total
$914.00
Minas de Sal de Nemocón: Visita en un día, dos hitos colombianos bajo de la superficie del altiplano: la Catedral de Sal y las minas de Nemocón.
Duration: 3 hours: Adiciona aprox. 2 horas más en tu total de día turístico.
+Minas de Sal de Nemocón
Pickup included
Tickets+ Transportation
2 Adults x $248.00
$496.00
Approx Total
$496.00
Tickets+Transportation: Private roundtrip transportation, tickets, audio guided at salt cathedral.
Duration: 2 hours: This is a self-regulated experience, you manage your time in the salt cathedral. Audio guided.
No host or tour guide: You can ask for waiting time in order to explore (on your own) the town or have lunch.
Pickup included
Immersive experience
2 Adults x $333.00
$666.00
Approx Total
$666.00
Immersive experience : Get immersed in a miner's life for a day+ private tour guide at the mine+ lunch. Town tour.
Lunch included
Pickup included
+ ANDRÉS CARNE DE RES
2 Adults x $305.00
$610.00
Approx Total
$610.00
+ANDRÉS CARNES DE RES: After exploring the Salt Cathedral, we're going to visit Andrés Carne de Res in Chia. Two hours of waiting time included.
+ANDRÉS CARNE DE RES: Cover to Andrés Carne de Res included. Food & drinks not included.
Pickup included
Hosted Experience
2 Adults x $302.00
$604.00
Approx Total
$604.00
Hosted Experience: Different underground galleries, about 90 minutes to explore, audio-guided at the salt cathedral. Hosted town tour.
Duration: 2 hours: Remember, you manage your time inside the Salt Cathedral, this is only an average time.
Lunch not covered: You can ask if you require time to have lunch or any food, no extra fees for waiting time for lunch.
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Spanish
  • Private transportation
  • Tickets
  • Insurance policy
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Snacks
  • Lunch

Overview

At Zipaquirá, 50 kilometers coming out from the north side 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.

Itinerary

  • Catedral De Sal De Zipaquira

    After leaving Bogotá, travel to the salt cathedral of Zipaquirá and admire one of the most extraordinary achievements of Colombian architecture. The salt cathedral of Zipaquirá, built in the depths of the largest salt rock reserve in the world, is a mystical place where the pre-Columbian Muisca culture, the environment, and religious heritage are mixed together.

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • Plaza de la Independecia

    Head to the colonial town of Zipaquirá to take a walk through the main square. Admire the historic buildings that are national monuments of Colombia. (Only at the ''Hosted Experience''option)

    30 minutes

  • Plaza de los Comuneros

    Founded in 1606 and still has a colonial appearance, especially in this, the main square, where Colombia's independence movement takes its first steps and some old buildings with wooden balconies are located as witnesses of the time. (Only at the ''Hosted Experience''option)

    30 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Esto son tiempos estimados, partimos desde una ciudad capital que tiene como cualquier otra área metropolitana trafico. El viaje es por tierra, en vehículo. Revisa horas de recogida disponibles si tu preferencia es regresar mas temprano.

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Reviews

4.7

24 reviews

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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

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A Sublime Journey into the Depths of Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral

Published on Oct, 2023

I recently had the opportunity to take a tour to the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, my second tour with this company, and it was nothing short of amazing. The tour was well-organized, starting from the pick-up at our hotel to the journey to Zipaquirá. The highlight of the tour was undoubtedly the Salt Cathedral itself. The atmosphere inside the cathedral was surreal and awe-inspiring. The intricate carvings, the play of light and shadow, and the sheer grandeur of the cathedral carved out of salt left us speechless. It's a testament to human ingenuity and a sight that I believe everyone should experience at least once. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area. It's not just about visiting a place; it's about immersing yourself in a unique cultural experience. The Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral tour is a journey that will stay with you long after you've left the cathedral's cool, salt-laden air.

a smart use of time

Published on Oct, 2023

Visiting the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá can be a smart use of time depending on your interests. If you enjoy history, architecture, or unique tourist destinations, then it could be a great experience for you. The cathedral is a remarkable architectural and artistic achievement, carved out of a salt mine deep inside a mountain. It's also a place of pilgrimage, attracting thousands of visitors each year.

Top-notch customer service

Published on Feb, 2023

I want to take this opportunity to thank Augusto for all the patience, excellent driving and hard work he has put in over the past few days. I know it's been a really tough time with me wanting to stop so much, but he kept going and pushed through. Thank you so much!

Lovely & fun

Published on Feb, 2023

My family and I were lucky enough to tour Zipaquira with David as our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable of the tour and made sure we had a great time. He even gave us some stories about his life that my family really enjoyed hearing about. We really felt like we were experiencing something special when David was with us!

5 stars!

Published on Jul, 2022

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, sharing her knowledge of the history and culture of Bogotá and Zipaquirá. We had plenty of time to explore the salt cathedral on our own and Ana and our driver Cesar promptly picked us up when we were finished. Highly recommend this quick trip out of the city!

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