772/5000 Start the day with a visit to the Salt Cathedral; We will leave through the Bogotá savannah towards Zipaquirá 40 km away; a town of high indigenous value dominated in antiquity by the ancient Muisca chief: Zipa. We will enter the Salt Cathedral, an architectural work built inside the salt mines 180 meters deep that houses myths and legends of the region and of the miners. It is a unique place that has become a religious center and is one of the most famous Catholic shrines in the country that remembers the Way of the Cross of Jesus Christ, attracting pilgrims and tourists. At the end of the visit, a brief stop is made in the Plaza de Zipaquirá to freely explore its most representative streets. Time for lunch.We will continue our journey to Guatavita, where the famous legend "El Dorado" developed. The ancient Spanish conquistadors made expeditions in search of the gold they so longed for and which rested inside the lagoon
Colombia · Religious & Spiritual
Full Day Salt Cathedral and Guayavita Tour from Bogota
The journey
- 01 Visit the famous Salt Cathedral in Zipaquirá
- 02 Explore an architectural work built 180 meters inside the salt mines
- 03 Brief free time in Plaza de Zipaquirá
- 04 Learn about myths and legends of the region and the miners
- 05 Continue to Guatavita, linked to the legend of El Dorado
- 06 Travel with a professional bilingual guide
- 07 Hotel pickup and drop-off in Bogotá included
Discover two of the most fascinating sites near Bogotá on this full-day journey to Zipaquirá and Guatavita. Begin with a visit to the remarkable Salt Cathedral, an architectural and religious landmark carved deep inside the salt mines, where myths, legends, and the Stations of the Cross come together in a truly memorable setting.
After exploring the cathedral, enjoy a brief stop in Plaza de Zipaquirá to wander its representative streets before continuing toward Guatavita, a place closely tied to the legendary story of El Dorado. With transportation, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a bilingual guide included, this tour offers an easy way to experience history, culture, and spirituality in one day.
Begin with a visit to the remarkable Salt Cathedral, an architectural and religious landmark carved deep inside the salt mines, where myths, legends, and the Stations of the Cross come together in a truly memorable setting.
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What's Included
- Pick up and drop off at your Hotel ( Hotel Pick up inside de urban perimeter of Bogota)
- Professional Bilingual Guide
- Transportation
- Entrance to the salt mine and the Guatavita Lagoon.
What's Not Included
- Nothing not specified
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Know before you go
- PASSPORT REQUIRED
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- We recommend taking a hat, block sun and comfortable shoes for walking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- We provide Multilingual guide
- The guide will pick up you in the lobby of the hotel ( Hotel pick up inside the Urban perimeter of Bogota)
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Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Bogotá.
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