Private Zipaquira Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lagoon Tour from Bogota

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Private Zipaquira Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lagoon Tour from Bogota

2 Adults x $562.00

$1,124.00

Approx Total

$1,124.00

Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English, Spanish
Hotel pick up and drop off
Lunch
Salt Cathedral and natural reserve entry tickets
Expert guide in your language of preference

Optional tips and gratuities
Personal expenses
Unspecified food and beverages

Overview

Visit one of South America’s wonders, the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, and see the beautiful Lake Guatavita (Laguna de Guatavita) on this day trip from Bogotá! Explore the magnificent salt mine of Zipaquirá and see the famous cathedral up close. Then, visit Laguna de Guatavita, where the famous ‘el dorado’ legend originated, and see the Indigenous Cemetery and the Tominé Reservoir. If you’re looking for a fun outdoor activity, this is the perfect day trip for you!

Itinerary

Catedral De Sal De Zipaquira

This full-day tour will take you to two places of interest located within Bogotá's savannah. Zipaquirá's Salt Cathedral; a majestic cathedral built inside of the largest salt-rock deposit on earth. Here you'll see the how Catholic symbology and contemporary engineering converged in the construction of this gigantic temple. With materials from this former salt mine and using lighting effects, sculptors created innovative interpretations of the Catholic Via Crucis that you will be able to see throughout the cathedral. Here you will learn about the creative process and the symbology behind the sculptures.

2 hours
Zipaquira

After exiting the cathedral, you will head to Guatavita, passing through the colonial village of Zipaquirá, famous for its various buildings that were declared national monuments.

1 hour
Laguna de Guatavita

The second stop, Guatavita Lagoon, a mystical and sacred place for the Muiscas, will give you a glimpse of what Paramo ecosystem looks like while you learn about the famous legend of El Dorado, Muisca cosmology and its relation to the lagoon. After a stop for lunch, you will be driven through a countryside road to Guatavita where the sacred lake hides among mountains and mist. Inside this natural reserve, you will learn about the connection that the ancient Muiscas had with nature. Moreover, you will understand the symbolism behind the gold offerings that awoke the gold rush of Spanish treasure hunters. Finally, after returning to Bogotá, you will be taken to your hotel or to any other point of your convenience.

3 hours

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
We recommend wearing comfortable clothes and shoes.
A medium-high amount of walking is involved; you must be of average fitness and able to walk
Guatavita Lake is closed on Mondays (or Tuesdays if Monday is a bank holiday).
Changes on the tour may occur due to external factors.

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund

February 06No refund

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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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