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Cogua

Discover the vibrant charm of Cogua, Cundinamarca! Nestled in the Andes, this colorful gem boasts stunning mountain vistas, warm local markets, and irresistible fresh arepas. Stroll through quaint streets, meet friendly locals, and soak in the rich culture. Whether hiking the surrounding trails or basking in the enchanting town square, Cogua is a delightful escape that dances with adventure!

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10 h

Private Tour Cathedral Sal Zipaquira and Laguna Guatavita

This tour is unique, it shows you in a single tour the majesty of underground architecture, the magic and mysticism of our ancestral cultures around the Colombian capital, you will always do it in the company of one of our expert guides. The tour begins in the only cathedral built underground in the world, located up to 180 meters below the ground, it is an impressive mega structure where the ingenuity to build a mine of this magnitude is spectacularly combined with the artistic vision of the Christian Stations of the Cross and the construction of a religious temple that integrates a great work of sculpture and lighting. We will continue the tour traveling towards a hidden treasure among the native nature of the Bogotá savannah. At the highest point, in the middle of the mountains, is the sacred lagoon of Guatavita, the place where an ancient legend was born: El Dorado.

$88.67

5/5

12 h

Bogota City Tour with Gold Museum and Zipaquira Salt Cathedral

Get a full day of experiences getting to know Bogotá and visiting the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral. This combo tour will show you the most characteristic Bogotá scene, and then take you to a town nearby to an underground Cathedral full of history

$490.00

5/5

7 h

Visit to Nemocón Salt Mines Private Tour from Bogotá (7 Hrs.)

Join this 7-hour tour and visit one of the most picturesque towns in Colombia located a few kilometers from Bogotá. The salt mines that surround this city will leave you amazed whilst walking their streets and observing colonial architecture that will blow your mind with its unique beauty and tranquility.

$329.00

5/5

12 h

Full day tour of 3 Magical places on the outskirts of Bogotá

We will visit the beautiful eastern mountain range with its wonderful landscapes. We will know the Colombian culture, you will use all your senses in this ancestral, architectural and gastronomic experience. Our tour is fun and with a lot of interesting information about the places to visit. The first stop will be at the Guatavita lagoon, located in the municipality of Sesquilé two hours from Bogotá, this is an ancestral lagoon of the Chibcha indigenous culture which is located in the Colombian Andes at a height of 3,100 meters above sea level. sea, and is famous for being the legend of dorado. Our second stop will be the salt cathedral in Zipaquirá, another municipality close to Bogotá, this cathedral is a masterpiece of engineering and a religious architectural monument; It will be an underground visit where we will descend 180 meters, immersed in some natural salt mines. We close our experience at the iconic restaurant of typical Colombian food Andrés Carne de res in Chía

$170.00

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Cathedral of Sal Zipaquirá from Bogota Shared

Enjoy a comfortable and safe experience towards the impressive Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral with organized transportation and permanent assistance during the tour. Although this tour prioritizes a more economical option without personalized guide throughout the journey, the Cathedral offers audio guides in several languages and an initial accompaniment by official guides explaining the history and meaning of the place. Our team will always be available to resolve any concerns and ensure a calm, organized and memorable experience from the start to the end of the trip.

$90.00

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Jaime Duque Park and Salt Cathedral from Bogota

We pick you up at your hotel or place of accommodation and from there we take you to Jaime Duque Park towards the municipality of Tocancipá, located about 35 minutes from Bogotá. Leaving Bogotá to the north, the Jaime Duque park shows a diversity of attractions that can be enjoyed by everyone, you will enjoy a guided and all-inclusive tour in the largest theme park in Colombia with historical, architectural, technological and environmental settings. When visiting it, it offers the visitor educational and fun information. The Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral is declared the First Wonder of Colombia and considered one of the most notable architectural and artistic achievements of Colombian tourism. Enjoy an interesting visit to Zipaquirá touring the Salt Cathedral and discovering the main squares of the colonial city.

$198.00

5/5

8 h

Salt Cathedral and Andrés Carne de Res: Culture and Gastronomy

Enjoy a diversified day visiting two of the most famous places of Colombia. Discover the architectural perl in the Salt Mine of Zipaquira walking in the underground, you will have an audioguide as a tool to know all the details about this work of art, after this visit, feel the colombian ryhthm in Andres Carne de Res, eating typical colombian food and shaking your body to the music.

$216.00

5/5

6 h

salt Cathedral

We will visit the first wonder of Colombia, an underground cathedral that tells the mining and muisca history, with a spectacular show of lights and sound, art, culture and much more an unforgettable experience, come and take the best photos and videos, learn about the history and muisca culture, we will also give a walking tour of the city and a shopping tour!

$125.00

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Zipaquira Salt Cathedral with Guide Tickets and Typical Lunch

Starting from your hotel, we will take a panoramic tour of the north of the city, admiring emblematic places such as the Moroccan Castle, the Common Bridge and we will cross the picturesque villages of Chia and Cajicá. But the real gem of this tour is the impressive Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, an underground marvel built by miners 160 meters deep in honor of the Virgin of Guasá. With an area of 8,500 square meters, excavated in the rock has been declared the first wonder of Colombia, and its beauty will leave you breathless. After this unique experience, we will explore the charming village of Zipaquirá, strolling through Independence Square and Central Square, where you can immerse yourself in authentic local culture. To crown this unforgettable day, we will enjoy a delicious three-stroke lunch, tasting ajiaco with chicken, an emblematic dish of Colombian gastronomy.

$152.00

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Day Excursion to Guatavita sacred lagoon + Nemocon salt mine

Enjoy without any Rush! Small Group! 10 People MAX Let´s know Bogota surroundings ! Our Tour starts in Bogota crossing this big and interesting city that saves in north Bogota Treasures to enjoy in just 1 hour 30 minutes. We will enjoy Andes landscapes in the 2500 meters above sea until 3100 m ,this region will show you some of the history of our ancestors and how we live in high lands of Bogota region . Try some of the most typical soups, lunch and Desserts of the colombian culture ,for sure you will love it! Our day will finish walking inside the earth! until one of the most beautiful Salt mines of Colombia this 45 minutes Tour will show you one of the most interesting mines in Cundinamarca dedicated to the miners and the Salt Region. Main Attractions: -Sacred Guatavita Lagoon -Guatavita Village -Nemocon Salt Mine

$171.43

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Catedral de Sal desde Bogotá en Tren

Visit two of Colombia's historical landmarks: the Tourist Train and the Salt Cathedral, take a walk through the savanna, travel back in time, and then visit the heart of the mountain where an underground temple was carved, a monumental work of engineering, architecture, and design.

$331.00

5/5

10 h

Private Tour: Guatavita, Salt Cathedral & Local Cuisine

Discover the best of Bogotá’s savanna on a private tour that combines ancestral history, breathtaking landscapes, and sacred architecture. Start with a guided walk around the Guatavita Lagoon, where you’ll explore the legend of El Dorado from the Muisca worldview. Then head to Zipaquirá for a fusion-style lunch made with local ingredients, followed by a visit to the majestic Salt Cathedral—an underground masterpiece carved in rock. End the day with a stroll through Zipaquirá’s colonial town center. Includes a certified bilingual guide, full-availability private transportation, pre-booked tickets, and water on board. Coordinated by a registered travel agency to ensure a seamless, cultural, and comfortable experience.

$380.00

5/5

192 h

Colombia’s 3 Axis of Diversity: Bogota, Coffee Region and Cartagena 8-Day Tour

If you don’t know what to choose, we do it for you: visit three essential regions in Colombia and get a lifetime experience. You will start in the capital of Colombia, Bogota. You will spend one day discovering the city main spots. On the second day you will explore its surroundings by going to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira. You will fly to Pereira on the third day to enjoy the coffee triangle. You will spend one day discovering the Cocora Valley and the coffee farms and on the other day you will go to Santa Rosa hot springs. You will fly to Cartagena on the sixth day. You will have one day to wander around the walled city and its colorful spots and on the last day you will relax in a small island near the city. Food, history, and lots of fun by the hand of our welcoming locals • Combining city and nature by visiting the city's downtowns on one day and the top-notch natural destinations on the other • Diving into Colombian culture through its typical food, music, and landscapes

$2,113.00

5/5

7 h

Visit the Zipaquirá Cathedral

Visit the first Wonder of Colombia. The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá. For a long time, the indigenous people obtained salt from Zipaquirá. This material allowed them to exchange for gold, food, feathers, etc. This trade changed the world of the natives and gave them access to many riches, which attracted the first Spaniards to settle. With the arrival of the 19th century, came the method of salt extraction by means of machines. The miners have always been very devoted so they had a space to pray. Later this space expanded. In 1995 the underground cathedral reopened its doors with many more spaces, sculpture and monumentality. Learn about the Colombian culture, also of the native inhabitants and visit this monument that is one of the most important in the country, also try delicious typical food.

$105.00

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Express Salt Cathedral Tour• Guided Tour & Tickets • 5h

Prepare yourself for an architecture masterpiece away from busy Bogota! During this private tour, we are ready to share with you all the secrets of our beloved Salt Cathedral. Discover the history, stories and fun facts of this underground temple, consider the first wonder of Colombia! This magical place is located 180 meters underground inside of a salt mine, all carved with this mineral. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of this unique place. No matter your beliefs, definitely the Salt Cathedral is something you have to see during your visit to Bogota. Choose between our two options: 1. 5 hour tour: An express visit where we take you directly to the Salt Cathedral and back to Bogota in order to maximize your time in our city or, 2. 8 hour tour: A full day with a delicious Lunch, we will take time to visit the two main squares of Zipaquira Town, continue to the Salt Cathedral and then enjoy a delicious open menu lunch

$219.00

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Bogota Old City Tour, Monserrate & Salt Cathedral in Zipaquira

✓ Enjoy a thoroughly designed-all-included experience that unveils a comprehensive array of the must-see places in La Candelaria, Bogota's Old Town. Plus, you will visit the Zipaquira Salt Cathedral—a globally-recognized attraction and the First Wonder in Colombia, known as the Jewel of Modern Architecture. A savvy guide will let you in on its enthralling history.

$246.58

5/5

Salt Cathedral Day Trip

We offer the oportunity to visit this beautiful place without time limits. Meet the first colombian wonder and enjoy every step down the mine. You are the owner of your time so you'll decide how long will take you the walk through the mine, if you're not hurry, we either.

$120.00

5/5

7 h

Private Half-Day Trip to the Salt Mine of Nemocón Including Lunch from Bogotá

Go 60 meters under surface and experience what is to be a salt-miner. Discover the history of salt in the authentic salt mine of Nemocón with its impressive mirror of brine and the heart of Colombia.

$187.00

5/5

240 h

Explore Colombia’s Magic Destination on this 10-Day Tour

Come with us in this intense but unforgettable trip around some of the Colombia’s magic destinations. You will start in the capital of Colombia, Bogota. You will spend one day discovering the city and the other exploring its surroundings by going to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira. Then you will fly to Pereira to enjoy the coffee triangle by visiting the Cocora Valley and the coffee farms on one day and Santa Rosa’s hot springs on the other. The third city will be Medellin. You will spend one day discovering Comuna 13 and Medellin’s downtown and the other by going to Guatape and its breathtaking Piedra del Peñol. You will fly to your last destination: Cartagena and its Caribbean coast. You will have one day to wander around the walled city and its colorful spots and one last day to relax in a small island near the city. Food, history, and lots of fun by the hand of our welcoming locals.

$2,836.00

5/5

Private Tour to the First Wonder of Colombia and Andrés Chía

We will begin the road to the salt cathedral of Zipaquirá, the largest underground temple in the world. Located in the Andes mountain range and almost 180 meters deep, you will immerse yourself in one of the most beautiful temples carved in salt rock on our planet. Through its 14 stations, which represent Christ's steps towards the Cross, you will reach the main nave, a place of harmony and connection, the scene of great musical creations. Studied by musicologists, considered a magical space given its incredible acoustics. We will get to know a little about Zipaquira. This town that was the prelude to the communal revolution and that still preserves the colonial imprint in its architecture, we will pass by the occasional store to buy a souvenir carved in salt rock. Finally, we will go to the City of the Moon (Chía), where we will find the Andrés Carne de Res restaurant, a place to live a unique local gastronomic experience, with varied music and entertainment for the whole family.

$160.00

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Cogua, Cundinamarca, Colombia