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Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira: Explore Colombian History and Muisca Culture in a Salt Mine
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Bogotá
Explore the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira and delve into Colombian history and Muisca culture in a salt mine. Discover the ancient streets of a pre-Colombian town and indulge in local cuisine. Join us for a fascinating journey through Colombian heritage!
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Bogota - We started this experience in the historic center of Bogota at the cranky croc hostel; there we meet to take our minibus and travel to zipaquira. the trip is about an hour and a half.
- Zipaquira - We will have a traditional breakfast with an open menu in one of the most traditional restaurants in the city to have energy and start our experience in the mine. (with vegetarian and vegan option)
- Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira - We will take a guided tour of the cathedral where we will learn about the construction of the cathedral and we will learn about the mysteries that are contained in the magic of the place and the beliefs of the miners who built it. This tour is about two hours where we can also admire figures in salt, granite and marble; made by local and foreign artists.
- Zipaquira - We are going to have a traditional Llanero lunch; the best style of grilled meat in Colombia (with vegetarian and vegan option) in one of the most traditional places in the city.
- Zipaquirá - You will walk through the streets of colonial and modern mix; where we will talk about the history of the Muisca people and visit the statue of their last leader Tisquesusa. and the beautiful main square.
- Bogota - We return after this wonderful experience to Bogota to finish at the hostel / hotel The cranky croc
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Salt Cathedral entrance
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Professional tour guide
Additional Information
Not only will you take in the first wonder of Colombia, the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira, but you’ll stroll down the antiquated colonial streets of Cundinamarca’s second largest city, previously the capital of the pre-Colombian town Muisca. Engage in a culinary experience in one of the city’s signature restaurants as we delve into the Muisca culture and the birthplace of Tour de Francia 2019 victor, Egan Bernal. Our tour encompasses breakfast, lunch, guidance from a professional tour leader, entrance to the salt mines, and transportation. Don’t forgo this unmissable chance to deeply immerse yourself in the Salt Cathedral and Colombian heritage and traditions!
Location
The Cranky Croc Hostel
Calle 12d
We will meet at... The Cranky Croc Hostel Cl. 12d #3-56, Bogotá, Colombia
***Once you arrive inside of the hostel, go to the reception desk and say that you are here for the tour.***
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Tff43
Jan 19, 2023
Breathtaking tour - Very unique, you walk deep down in the mine, unreal workmanship, beauty by both man & nature. So much history
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Joshuadyson
Jan 12, 2020
Yuly is the best! - Went on the beer tour with Yuly and had a great time, she went above and beyond. Brought us to a great restaurant for dinner after also.
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Maria
Jul 2, 2019
Draft beer and drinks tour in Bogota by viator - This was not a tour. It was not organized. It was like going with a friend and let’s see if this place is open or not. First stop BBC good choice. Then, we go to the next place. It was closed. So we walk for 50 minutes to another bar in the drizzle. Drinks were good but guide didn’t know the menu and how to order. Guide left when she came back says good news , the other two places are open. Nice guide, but this is what I think. Google will take me from bar to bar without paying $43 dollars . A professional tour should have prepared in advanced the tour and foreseen what is ahead.
I have taken several tours with Viator , which were good. This one didn’t meet the expectations.
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