Colombia · Religious & Spiritual

4-Hour Catedral de Sal Tour from Bogotá with Zipaquirá Cathedral

4 Hours Round trip from Bogotá Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Marvel at the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá
02 Explore an underground Roman Catholic church built 200 metres below ground
03 See icons, ornaments, and architectural details carved in halite rock
04 Discover one of the most notable achievements of Colombian architecture

Travel from Bogotá to explore Catedral de Sal, the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, an underground Roman Catholic church built within the tunnels of a salt mine 200 metres underground in a halite mountain near the city of Zipaquirá in Cundinamarca, Colombia.

The temple at the bottom has three sections, representing the birth, life, and death of Jesus.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Bogota, Zipaquirá

Languages Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Catedral de Sal Tour from Bogotá

Pick up from your hotel in Bogotá.
Travel to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, a tourist destination and place of pilgrimage in the country.
Explore the cathedral, a popular house of worship at Easter. The temple at the bottom has three sections, representing the birth, life, and death of Jesus. See the icons, ornaments, and architectural details carved in the halite rock. Some marble sculptures are also included. The cathedral is considered one of the most notable achievements of Colombian architecture and has been described as a "Jewel of Modern Architecture". In addition, it represents a valuable cultural, environmental, and religious patrimony for the Colombian people.

Return to your hotel.

The route