2-Day Tour of Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira and Villa de Leyva

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2 days (approximately)
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In this two-day trip you will discover the authentic beauty of our small towns.
On the first day you will visit Colombia’s number one marvel: a cathedral carved out of an enormous salt mine, and the Sisga Dam, with stunning views of the surrounding nature. Then you will be headed to Villa de Leyva, a beautiful cobblestoned heritage old town. On the second day you will have enough time to discover its best places and you will end this trip by visiting Raquira, the pottery capital of Colombia.

• A guided tour around the main halls at the salt mine and the historical landmarks of the construction of the cathedral
• Stopping at the Sisga Dam and Raquira town of crafts
• Villa de Leyva best places: Paleontological museum, main square and Pozos Azules
• Two days full of diverse and fun experiences

What's Included

All-risk Insurance
Entrance all activities
Lunch (Optional[2])
Lunch
Breakfast
Gran Colombia Tours Guide
One night at 3 stars hotel and breakfast.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Dinners
Extra Purchase

Meeting and pickup

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

We pick-up our clients anywhere within Bogotá city - hotels, hostels, accommodations, vacation rentals, points of interest, and also at El Dorado International airport.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira

    3 stops
  • 1
    Catedral De Sal

    Our trip will start in your hotel, where our guide and the driver will pick you up and drive you for over an hour to Zipaquira, the town that holds the only underground catholic temple in the world: the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira. Here, you will be guided through the salty halls of the mine, filled with catholic symbolism, and you will learn their curious history.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Puente de Boyaca

    You will jump to the Sisga Dam and Puente de Boyacá, where you will have the chance to relax over the views of the Dam and its surrounding mountains. After a short stop there, you will be headed to Villa de Leyva, one of the heritage small towns of Colombia. Once here, you will be able to rest and prepare again for day two.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Villa de Leyva

    You will be headed to Villa de Leyva, one of the heritage small towns of Colombia. Once here, you will be able to rest and prepare again for day two.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Villa de Leyva Day

    3 stops
  • 4
    Museo Paleontologico de Villa de Leyva

    On the second day you will explore Villa de Leyva, which has some of the most well-preserved colonial architecture in the country, making it rich in history, archeology, and surrounded by striking natural beauty. Along the day, you will be visiting the Paleontological Museum, as the valley where Villa de Leyva is located is rich in fossils from the Cretaceous era.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Pozos Azules

    Then, we will hike deeper into the hills to Pozos Azules. These mineral-rich pools reflect a blue-green sky on a clear day: a wonderful contrast to the surrounding semi-desert and pine-forests.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 6

    Finally, the last town you will be visiting is Raquira, a cozy small place known for its pottery handcrafts. Then, you will be taking your way back to your hotel.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Bring comfortable waterproof hiking footwear and a cane if you need it
  • Bring a light bag with comfortable clothes. Remember you will be walking with it.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Don’t forget your camera
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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