Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá Day Trip
Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá Day Trip
After picking you up from your chosen meeting point in Bogotá, we'll set off northbound on the journey to the municipality of Zipaquirá. Our drive will take between 1 hour 30 minutes and 2 hours.
When we get there, you'll have 2 hours of free time in the Salt Cathedral. This religious temple was discovered 590 feet (180 metres) underground, making it one of its kind. Inside, you'll be able to admire the various sculptures and crosses made from salt as well as the marble elements that complete the collection. This truly is a unique church!
As you explore the Salt Cathedral, with a temperature that never exceeds 15 degrees Celcius, you'll also discover some of its most notable features such as the choir, the Stations of the Cross and the water mirrors, plus you'll find out the history of how this temple was built. In 2007, it was named the first of the Seven Wonders of Colombia due to its incredible adaptation to the geology of the area.
Next, you'll have 1 hour of free time in Zipaquirá to get some lunch and stroll around its old quarter. You'll be able to see the Santísima Trinidad Cathedral (more traditionally built from stone and not salt) and its picturesque colonial-style buildings.
We'll then return to Bogotá and drop you off.
Language & Audioguides
This tour includes a Spanish-speaking driver that will pick you up from the meeting point in Bogota and take you to the cathedral. However, you'll be able to enjoy the tour of the Salt Cathedral with an audio guide in English.
Meeting Points
When making your booking, you'll be able to choose the meeting point in Bogotá from which you'd like us to pick you up:
- In front of Juan Valdes Café in the Candelaria neighbourhood at 8 am
- In the surroundings of La 93 Park (Parque de La 93) at 9 am
More Information
Duration
7 - 9h.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Transport by minibus or coach
Spanish–speaking driver
Admission ticket to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá
Audio guide in English to visit the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá to visit the town of Zipaquirá
Not included
Lunch
When to book?
You can book up until 3 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Accessible only for folding chairs. An accompanying person is required. This must be indicated in the reservation. Accessible toilets.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- The activity helps vulnerable groups.
- The activity helps to promote peace.
- The activity promotes local production.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Bogotá City Bus
Corporate name: Neva Travels SAS
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - What languages are available on the audio guide in the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá?
A - English, French, German, Italian, Mandarin, Portuguese and Spanish.
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
