Take the day to explore the Zipaquira Salt Cathedral, voted Colombia's number 1 attraction. Enjoy round-trip transportation in a luxury coach. Explore the Roman Catholic church built within the tunnels of a mine.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 6 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Driver
- Spanish
- Optional audio guide
- Spanish, English, French, Portuguese
- Pickup optional
- You will be picked up from your accommodation within Bogotá. You will receive an e-mail with an approximate pick up time. Please be on time as there is a maximum wait time of 10 minutes.
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Venture 180 m under the earth to the Zipaquira Salt Cathedral
- Experience a small-group tour with round-trip transportation
- Learn about the process of salt formation and mining
- Witness a magical light show to end your trip
Full description
Travel for 2 hours north of Bogotá to the city of Zipaquirá, where you will visit the renowned Salt Cathedral. Known as a must-visit in Colombia, it is a monument of faith that has become an architectural piece like no other.
Explore the Roman Catholic church built in the ancient hollows of a salt mine, 180 meters below ground. Marvel at the cathedral’s architecture built within the mine’s remaining caverns and tunnels.
You will have 2 hours inside the Cathedral to visit all the sights as the audio guide explains about the process of salt formation, the architecture, and the mining process within every detail. Inside the mine, there are different pieces of stonework and sculpture that, due to their size and illumination, make this spectacular wonder an engineering jewel, famous around the world. You may also visit the light show at the very end of the tunnels before returning to Bogotá.
Includes
- Salt Cathedral entrance fees
- Audio guide in Spanish, English, French, and Portuguese
- Free time in Zipaquirá
- Round-trip transportation from Bogota (Spanish-speaking driver only)
- Skip-the-line entry
- 24-hour customer support
- Insurance
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Hotel pickup and drop-off, unless option selected
- Professional guide (available for booking at Salt Cathedral)
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers must bring their own headphones
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Meeting point varies depending on option booked.
Important information
What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Sunscreen
- Comfortable clothes
Know before you go
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers
- A moderate amount of walking is involved
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- It is recommended to bring your own wired headphones for the audioguide
- The date of birth, name on passport, passport number, expiry, and country is required at the time of booking for all participants