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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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.
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
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Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira, Zipaquira, Colombia 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. 180 minutes
Zipaquira, Zipaquira, Colombia 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. 60 minutes
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.
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.
1lornie
30 Mar 2024
The Salt Cathedral is a true religious experience, much like Machu Picchu. It is 850' below the surface. One doesn't think of this while walking because of the carvings and Stations of the Cross. The most spectacular part of the visit was Christ speaking on one side of the wall, his words projected on the opposite side and the cross illuminated in the center. It is shown only during Easter week. It's hard to imagine that this could be carved out of the salt mountain.
maritza c
17 Sep 2023
Gigio was an amazing guide. He customized our tour based on what he learned about us and what we thought would be interesting. He was very knowledgeable and kind-his English was perfect and we were right at ease with him!
timcD1319XF
06 Jul 2023
I had a great tour with the tour guide. Very informative on the formation of the Salt mines in Zipaquira and the layout and history of the salt cathedral. Definitely would recommend to anyone. Really unique place to visit.
This tour in
Bogotá
is organized by
Impulse Travel
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