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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
On the outskirts of Bogotá, there are two beautiful old towns that are worth visiting: Zipaquira and Guatavita. Come with us and explore its treasures with this two-in-one day trip. First, explore the halls of the Salt Cathedral, the only underground catholic church in the world. Then, venture into Guatavita’s natural park to learn about its cultural significance, as well as the legend of El Dorado. Live a day of contrasts. Choose an option with lunch included and live a day of contrasts.
• A full-day adventure outside Bogota city
• A guided tour at the salt mine and the lake
• A history lesson on indigenous cultures and its transition to Catholicism through salt
• Retelling of local legends, ancestral myths and indigenous folklore
• A tour around Zipaquira and Guatavita villages
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Entry to Lake Guatavita
Entry to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá
All-risk insurance
Lunch (Optional) - Menu of the day available at the restaurant
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Tours Guide
Extra purchases
Breakfast
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We pick-up our clients anywhere within Bogota city - hotels, hostels, Airbnb, vacation rentals, points of interest, and also at El Dorado International airport.
Traveler pickup
Eldorado Airport, Bogota, Colombia
Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira, Zipaquira, Colombia Explore the depth of an amazing cathedral carved out of an enormous salt mine! 120 minutes
Laguna de Guatavita, Tierra Negra, Colombia Learn about the legend of El Dorado and enjoy the amazing landscapes of Lake Guatavita. 120 minutes
Guatavita Main Park, Cl. 5 #8-1, Guatavita, Cundinamarca, Colombia Guided visti to New Guatavita town 120 minutes
Zipaquira, Zipaquira, Colombia Zipaquira Town is home to the Salt Cathedral where our adventure takes place 20 minutes
Guatavita, Guatavita, Colombia Guatavita Town is home to the Lake where our adventure takes place
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
If you have a layover in Bogotá please select the airport as a pick-up point for the layover tour.
The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
caitlincI5784GE
17 Sep 2025
Great experience and family friendly! We had a great time and a great guide. It was very comfortable and very informative as well.
Tania_W
06 Sep 2025
absolutely fantastic tour of the lake and the salt Cathedral. Our guide Sergio was incredible. His English is impeccable, he is so knowledgeable and fun to be around , He offered great food /snack recommendations throughout the day and made the whole day memorable. highly recommend this tour prior to visiting the gold museum in Bogota.
Jacobus_W
17 Aug 2025
We had some unexpected time constraints and had to change our tour. Operator and our guide Steven were super accommodating and flexible and we had a great time in an alternative tour.
This tour in
Bogotá
is organized by
Gran Colombia Tours
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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