Zipaquira and Salt Cathedral
A staff member from the company will meet you at the hotel, either in the morning or the afternoon, to take you on a tour through La Sabana de Bogota to the town of Zipaquira, which name means 'city of our Father' in the language of the Chibcha. Back in pre-Columbian times, salt around the area was the most important commodity and the ‘salt cakes’ were the only currency for trading. Over time, technology improved and the muiscas began to extract larger amounts of salt. As a result, an underground salt deposit was formed and it is where the Salt Cathedral was built, 180 meters below the surface. Inside, there is a chapel, “capilla de los mineros” built as a tribute to the Virgin “Our Lady of the Rosary of Guasá” (Guasá means 'mine' in Chibcha). At the end, return to Bogotá
Options
HALF-DAY TOUR
Duration: About 4 hours and a half. Monday to Friday: 14:00 Hrs. Saturday and Sunday Starts at 9:00 Hrs.
Pickup included
What's included in Zipaquira and Salt Cathedral
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Catedral De Sal
Visit the Cathedral where an underground salt deposit was formed and it is where the Salt Cathedral was built, 180 meters below the surface. Inside, there is a chapel, “capilla de los mineros” built as a tribute to the Virgin “Our Lady of the Rosary of Guasá”
ZipaquiraPass-by Only
Visit the town of Zipaquira, which name means 'city of our Father' in the language of the Chibcha.
Inclusions
- Round-trip private transfer
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional guide from our Agency
- Food and drinks
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour is not recommended for persons with movility restrictions.
- Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required with addicional fee.
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
The guide will wait for you at the lobby of the hotel
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Ticket Redemption
Use comfortable clothing, hat, and sport shoes, sunglasses, sunblock, and bring your camera with you
