Colombia · Religious & Spiritual

Express Salt Cathedral Tour• Guided Tour & Tickets • 5h

6 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Bogotá. Easy pace

Stations of the cross at Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira

Main altar at Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Salt Cathedral in Zipaquirá with included entrance tickets
02 Explore a subterranean temple located 180 meters underground
03 Learn the history, stories, and symbolism of the cathedral with a guide
04 Walk through the 14 stations of the Via Crucis
05 Admire salt sculptures and light displays inside the mine
06 Enjoy private tour service from Bogotá

Discover one of Colombia’s most remarkable landmarks on this guided Salt Cathedral experience from Bogotá. Travel to Zipaquirá and explore the famous underground temple carved inside a salt mine, where architecture, history, and devotion come together in a truly memorable setting.

Inside the cathedral, walk through the 14 stations of the Via Crucis, learn about the miners’ stories and traditions, and admire the salt sculptures and dramatic light displays. This experience is ideal for travellers who want to see the Salt Cathedral with included tickets and the insight of a guide.

Inside the cathedral, walk through the 14 stations of the Via Crucis, learn about the miners’ stories and traditions, and admire the salt sculptures and dramatic light displays.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Bogota, Zipaquirá

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrive to this beautiful colonial town and discover it’s indiginous legacyWalk around the most important square in Zipaquirá! Known for the Rebellion of the Comuneros that took place in the early 1700’s.Go inside this beautiful subterranean temple located 180 meters (590 feets) underground! Uncover the secret stories of the miners and their devotion. Walk through the 14 stations of the Via Crucis and uncover their hidden messages and symbols in their salt sculptures and light games.Have an all-inclusive open menu lunch at this cozy restaurant owned by Pipo & Anita. Young chefs that use forgotten local ingredients to develop a unique approach to local gastronomy.

The route