Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lagoon: Explore Underground Cathedral and Ancient Culture
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16 Ratings
Bogota
Discover the awe-inspiring Salt Cathedral and delve into the ancient culture surrounding Guatavita Lagoon. Uncover the underground marvels and mystical legends of Colombia's capital with our expert guides.
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Bogota - This unique tour that shows you in a single tour the majesty of underground architecture and the magic and mysticism of our ancestral cultures around the Colombian capital, you will always do it in the company of one of our expert guides.

The tour begins in the only cathedral built underground in the world, located up to 180 m below the ground, it is an impressive mega structure where the ingenuity to build a mine of this magnitude is spectacularly combined with the artistic vision of the Christian Stations of the Cross and the construction of a religious temple that integrates a great work of sculpture and lighting.

Ancient civilizations settled around the city of Bogotá, and a legend that has transcended time originates from one of them: El Dorado. An important part of the pieces built in pure gold from this culture is found in the Gold Museum in Bogotá.

You can choose whether to have lunch in Guatavita or Zipaquirá.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Sure
  • Expert guide in the language of your choice
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Breakfast
  • additional purchases
Additional Information

This one-of-a-kind tour reveals the splendor of subterranean architecture and the enchanting and mystical qualities of our ancestral cultures in the vicinity of the Colombian capital. You will be accompanied by one of our knowledgeable guides throughout the tour.

The tour commences at the world’s only subterranean cathedral, lying up to 180 meters beneath the surface. This magnificent megastructure beautifully blends the ingenuity of large-scale mining with the imagery of the Christian Stations of the Cross and the creation of a religious temple that houses an impressive amalgamation of sculpture and lighting.

We proceed by journeying towards a hidden gem nestled amongst the indigenous flora of the Bogotá savannah. At the highest point amidst the mountains lies the sacred lagoon of Guatavita, home to the genesis of an ancient legend: El Dorado.

Location
Bogota
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Dianaph87
Apr 14, 2024
Like and go out with friends - An all-day trip full of energy. We thank Miguel in the transport who has driven for hours with great confidence and safety. We thank David for the guidance and knowledge. Both very friendly.
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Travellingcameronb
Apr 12, 2024
Great day trip from Bogota - This was a really good day trip to take from Bogota. The private transportation was very convenient and my guide Laura was knowledgeable and made it an enjoyable experience. The salt cathedral in particular was really cool to see, it is impressive how large it is inside there!
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Leaximm
Mar 26, 2024
Excellent attention - Excellent tour. Our guide Mauricio and our driver were very attentive all the time and at our pace. 100% recommended!
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Miriamc411
Jan 20, 2024
Visit to Guatavita Lagoon and Salt Cathedral with Nómada Travel - Visit to the Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lagoon with nomads travel Excellent attention and service, I would definitely recommend making a visit with them. Our guide David always attentive to our questions and needs Thank you very much for such a careful visit.
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Myriam_d
Jan 1, 2024
Great tour guide - David, heartfelt thanks for being an outstanding tour guide today! Your knowledge and enthusiasm made our trip truly memorable. William, your safe driving and great music added to the experience. We'll certainly choose Noamades tour company again. We will definitely recommend your services to all our friends! Myriam Del Angel
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Sebastian282918
Dec 19, 2023
Guatavita Lake with NOMADAS TOURS - Amazing tour with a very experienced guide. Jorge's extensive knowledge, friendly demeanor, and ability to tailor the experience to our interests made our trip unforgettable. They were on time when picking us from the hotel and safely drove us to Lake Guatavita. Took us to a nice colombian restaurant to have lunc. Thank you Jorge and Jair for making a most enjoyable trip to this historical site. Highly recommend!
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Odyssey05831967726
Dec 1, 2023
Excellent Tour - The tours are wonderful. The guide David and the driver William are very kind, attentive and efficient. It cost!!
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Camper640795
Oct 22, 2023
Morning at the Guadavita Lagoon, excellent lunch then Salt Cathedral - What a wonderful day! Great hike to the lagoon, and the Salt Cathedral was utterly breathtaking! David was super!
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Stelacristinaf2023
Oct 18, 2023
Wonderfull experiente. - Amazing our private tour. Our guide and driver are very professional and attencion with us. Very interesting about cultura, History and behaviors indígena.
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Andrea
Aug 26, 2023
Excellent experience - We loved this 1d tour of Guatavita lake and the Salt Cathedral. Very well organized, timely and easy communication, friendly and professional staff.
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