Colombia · Religious & Spiritual

6-Hour Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Tour from Bogotá with Town Squares

6 Hours Round trip from Bogotá Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, carved inside a salt mine 180 meters underground
02 Stroll through Zipaquirá's main squares and colonial streets
03 Browse local shops for souvenirs in the historic town center
04 Enjoy a traditional snack or drink during your visit

Travel from Bogotá to the historic city of Zipaquirá to explore its main squares, colonial streets, beautiful landscapes, and, most importantly, the Salt Cathedral. This underground Roman Catholic church is completely carved in salt and built within the tunnels of a salt mine 180 meters underground. The tour also includes time to browse local shops and enjoy the atmosphere of this charming destination.

This underground Roman Catholic church is completely carved in salt and built within the tunnels of a salt mine 180 meters underground.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Bogota, Zipaquirá

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Zipaquirá and the Salt Cathedral Experience

Pick up from your hotel in Bogotá and travel to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá.
Explore the Salt Cathedral, a popular house of worship during Easter, built inside the tunnels of a salt mine 180 meters underground in a mountain of halite.
Visit local shops to buy souvenirs.
Stroll through the Comuneros and Independence Squares.
Enjoy a traditional snack or drink.
Have lunch at a local restaurant (optional).

Return to your hotel.