Nemocón Salt Mines and Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral from Bogota

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Bogotá, Colombia

10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

We begin our journey outside Bogotá in a comfortable vehicle, accompanied by a guide who will reveal the secrets of the surrounding landscapes. Our first stop is the authentic Nemocón Salt Mine. Here, we descend 80 meters to discover a universe of salt, a masterpiece of mining and engineering that has achieved great feats, including hosting the filming of the well-known movie The 33. You will walk through tunnels and be amazed by the salt crystals hanging from the ceiling, contemplating the impressive “Espejo de Agua” (Water Mirror), an underground lake that will remind you that the traditional can be surprisingly different. Then, we will head to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, the “First Wonder of Colombia.” 180 meters underground, you will enter a work of engineering and devotion that is unique in the world. You will walk through the 14 stations of the Way of the Cross, carved into the salt rock, until you reach the immense dome of the Cathedral.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Typical Lunch with soft drink
Air-conditioned vehicle
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Guide will wait for you at lobby of the hotel

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    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”

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2

    You´ll visit it´s salt mine descending to 80 meters underground. There, you´ll appreciate the 28 mirrors of brine, in which rocks of salt were dissolved producing an impressive optical effect

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • Zipaquira (Pass by)

    Visit the town of Zipaquira, which name means 'city of our Father' in the language of the Chibcha.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Visit Nemocón, a quite village with colonial architecture

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions, recommended for pregnant women, or participants with back problems
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
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Cancellation Policy

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

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