Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá: Explore Colombia's Unique Underground World in a 6-Hour Private Tour
Zipaquira
Discover the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, Colombia's most visited tourist attraction and a unique underground world. Explore the history, culture, and engineering behind this monumental work in a 6-hour private tour.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira - The most visited tourist attraction in all of Colombia and unique in the world! In the heart of a mountain of salt, an underground cathedral was excavated, which constitutes a monumental work of engineering, which contains a profound message. Here, you need a great guide, who explains the issues with clarity and knowledge and who answers your questions, because the destination has it all: history, anthropology, religion, indigenous cultures, geology, traditions and legends

In the immense tunnels, spaces of extraordinary dimensions, have been carved the areas that compose it: The Via Crucis, with its 14 stations that artistically represent the steps of Jesus on his way to the crucifixion. The Dome, with an extraordinary message. The Choir, with a view of the central nave of the Cathedral, 18 meters high. The labyrinths of the Narthex, a purification space. The Chapel of the Virgen del Rosario de Guasá and the three naves of the Cathedral in their inconceivable spaces. YOU CAN’T MISS IT

  • Zipaquira - The town of Zipaquirá was founded in 1606 and continues to have a colonial aspect, especially in the main square, where the town’s church and some old buildings with wooden balconies, which contrast with the French style of the City Hall
  • Zipaquira - Coffee break (Included)
What's Included
  • Water bottle
  • Professional bilingual tourism guide (English/Spanish)
  • Travel insurance included
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Coffee break provided
  • Selection of tea and coffee available
  • Exclusive transportation by private car
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
  • Other expenses not specified
  • Lunch
Additional Information

AN IMPRESSIVE ATTRACTION, THAT YOU CANNOT MISS! The most visited tourist attraction in all of Colombia and unique in the world! In the heart of a mountain of salt, an underground cathedral was excavated, which constitutes a monumental work of engineering, which contains a profound message. Here, you need a great guide, who explains the issues with clarity and knowledge and who answers your questions, because the destination has it all: history, anthropology, religion, indigenous cultures, geology, traditions and legends.

The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, 50 kilometers north of Bogotá, is an amazing space of tunnels dug in the bowels of a mountain of salt, in which an impressive cathedral has been built!!

The Salt Cathedral and the mine constitute a space of extraordinary interest, where ancient traditions of religions, history, mining, geology, legends, anthropology, paleontology come together… It is a visit that you cannot miss! It is a once in life experience!

  • Casual clothing
  • It is advisable to bring a warm jacket
  • Sunscreen
  • A moderate amount of walking is required
  • Due to uneven surfaces, this route is not recommended for people with walking disabilities or who use a wheelchair.
  • Subject to favourable weather conditions. The schedule of the visit could be adjusted to the weather conditions.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira
Carrera 6 Calle 1, Parque De La Sal
Cancellation Policy

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

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