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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Live the magic of the First Wonder of Colombia!
Let us accompany you on this fantastic private tour with one of our driver-guides, who will make your trip an unforgettable experience.
The Cathedral is an enclosure built inside the mines, completely carved out of salt, discover the imposing architecture of this great cultural and religious heritage, in this tour you will learn about history, customs, folklore and the typical food of our region, you will know the Historic center of Zipaquirá and you will be able to admire its colonial architecture, places like the Plaza de los Comuneros, Plaza de la Independencia, the school where our Nobel Prize for Literature (Gabriel Gracia Márquez) studied, the train station, time for lunch (optional) and return to Bogota.
In this experience we will also take a tour of the town and you will taste a delicious coffee accompanied by almojábana, empanada, among other surprises that we have for you.
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Bottled water
WiFi on board
Audioguides in Different Languages in the Salt Cathedral
Salt Mine Tickets
Professional Guide
Travel Medical Insurance
Other services not included in the tour
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up our travelers wherever they indicate us, it can be hotel, airport, apartment or others.
Traveler pickup
Eldorado Airport, Bogota, Colombia
Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira, Zipaquira, Colombia The Cathedral is an enclosure built inside the mines, discover the imposing architecture of this great cultural and religious heritage.
There is a place away from the everyday, which invites reflection, self-discovery and internal encounter.
You will find the Via Crucis in the first section of the underground route which is 386 meters long and 13 meters high in which 14 Stations of the Via Crucis are arranged, these were carved in Rock Salt by the Miners and represent the different stages lived by Jesus until his crucifixion and burial.
The dome is the place where the Tunnel that arrives from the 14 Stations converges with the first visual encounter of the Great Central Chamber of the Salt Cathedral. The World's Largest Carved Cross is only 145 meters away.
Fantastic! 180 minutes
Plaza de la Independecia, Zipaquira, Colombia Inaugurated in 2010, previously where the Market Square worked, in its center stands a statue of Antonio Nariño with a book that represents the Human Rights of the people and beneath it lies a time capsule. The flags refer to the countries liberated by Bolívar. 60 minutes
Estacion de Zipaquira, Zipaquira, Colombia The station, declared a national architectural heritage, was an important point of commercial and industrial interest in the center of the country during the train boom, between the 1920s and the 1970s in the last century.
In 1926, while General Pedro Nel Ospina was President of the Republic, construction began in a French neoclassical style of the building known as the Tres Esquinas station, part of the route to the north of the Sabana Railroad; On December 8, 1927, it was inaugurated with the presence of various government officials, with great fanfare, as it marked the starting point for the progress of the city. 30 minutes
Centro Cultural Casa del Nobel Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Zipaquira, Colombia House built in the 19th century, by Scottish engineer Alejandro Mac Doual. There his son is born the illustrious poet Don Roberto Mac Douall Durán.
Plaza de los Comuneros, Zipaquira, Colombia This colonial square is one of the most representative spaces of Zipaquirá, it has been named as Plaza Mayor and Plaza González Forero.
In the Plaza de los Comuneros is the Diocesan Cathedral, the Government House, the Municipal Palace, the Municipal Council hall and the Bishop's House, among other spaces. Colonial architecture is one of the attractions of the aforementioned places.
It receives the name of Plaza de los Comuneros because it was the scene of the first revolution in America and the center of freedom of the new world. Nearly 20,000 men met there, headed by Juan Francisco Berbeo, who came from Socorro, Santander, seeking to sign the capitulations.
The Plaza was cobbled in 1823 and in 1938 it was remodeled by placing a central font. For its part, the Diocesan Cathedral, a building that stands out in the square, was inaugurated and consecrated on November 9, 1916. The interior decoration of the Cathedral was finished in 1937. 120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Geraint_W
01 Feb 2025
The salt cathedral is a must see when visiting Bogota. The scale is truly impressive and it's a really unique experience. It's around 45 minute drive (depending on traffic) and the trip takes around half a day. My guide, Katy was excellent. She was really friendly and knowledgeable. The driver Jorge was a lovely guy too and they both made the experience a true pleasure. Having lunch in Zipaquira afterwards was also a really nice touch. Totally recommend this trip.
RenataGarcia
13 Jan 2025
A wonderful and charming experience. Imperdible. Guide Jorge Blanco was excellent and punctual, along with the great Erica guide explanations to the interior of the cathedral. Pleasant moments in this place and in the surrounding area. I recommend.
Rene_W
01 Dec 2024
This experience is a must see experience! It is one of the most beautiful events I have ever attended. It is one of the kind. My tour guide was outstanding, and the staff was more than a accommodating!!!!! Thank you for a great time!!!!!
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