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Salt Cathedral and Lake Guatavita Tour: Explore Contrasts of Nature and History outside Bogota
4.9
62 Ratings
Zipaquira
Discover the contrasts of nature and history on a day trip from Bogota. Visit the Salt Cathedral, explore the cultural significance of Lake Guatavita, and immerse yourself in the legends and folklore of the region.
Discover the contrasts of nature and history on a day trip from Bogota. Visit the Salt Cathedral, explore the cultural significance of Lake Guatavita, and immerse yourself in the legends and folklore of the region.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira - Explore the depth of an amazing cathedral carved out of an enormous salt mine!
- Laguna de Guatavita - Learn about the legend of El Dorado and enjoy the amazing landscapes of Lake Guatavita.
- Guatavita Main Park - Guided visti to New Guatavita town
- Zipaquira - Zipaquira Town is home to the Salt…
- Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira - Explore the depth of an amazing cathedral carved out of an enormous salt mine!
- Laguna de Guatavita - Learn about the legend of El Dorado and enjoy the amazing landscapes of Lake Guatavita.
- Guatavita Main Park - Guided visti to New Guatavita town
- Zipaquira - Zipaquira Town is home to the Salt Cathedral where our adventure takes place
- Guatavita - Guatavita Town is home to the Lake where our adventure takes place
What's Included
- Entry to Lake Guatavita
- Entry to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá
- All-risk insurance
- Lunch (Optional) - Menu of the day available at the restaurant
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Tours Guide
- Entry to Lake Guatavita
- Entry to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá
- All-risk insurance
- Lunch (Optional) - Menu of the day available at the restaurant
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Tours Guide
What's Not Included
- Extra purchases
- Breakfast
- Extra purchases
- Breakfast
Additional Information
On the outskirts of Bogotá, there are two beautiful old towns that are worth visiting: Zipaquira and Guatavita. Come with us and explore its treasures with this two-in-one day trip. First, explore the halls of the Salt Cathedral, the only underground catholic church in the world. Then, venture into Guatavita’s natural park to learn about its cultural…
On the outskirts of Bogotá, there are two beautiful old towns that are worth visiting: Zipaquira and Guatavita. Come with us and explore its treasures with this two-in-one day trip. First, explore the halls of the Salt Cathedral, the only underground catholic church in the world. Then, venture into Guatavita’s natural park to learn about its cultural significance, as well as the legend of El Dorado. Live a day of contrasts. Choose an option with lunch included and live a day of contrasts.
• A full-day adventure outside Bogota city
• A guided tour at the salt mine and the lake
• A history lesson on indigenous cultures and its transition to Catholicism through salt
• Retelling of local legends, ancestral myths and indigenous folklore
• A tour around Zipaquira and Guatavita villages
- If you have a layover in Bogotá please select the airport as a pick-up point for the layover tour.
- The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements.
Location
Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira
Carrera 6 Calle 1, Parque De La Sal
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(62 Ratings)
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Frailuisj2024
Oct 14, 2024
Magnificent. - Incredible we loved it we left our comfort zone, we met new and fun places, we did quite a lot of sightseeing we could know about the history of salt of how everything was formed very beautiful and with the Guide of the lagoon very nice that told us different stories made us dynamic really everything very very nice very attentive pending everything they collected us they were looking for everything very well. It really was an unforgettable experience, everything was very well organized the agency is very responsible I recommend it 100%
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Robtreviso
Sep 9, 2024
"El Dorado" and Zipaquirà, an unforgettable experience - excellent experience on the tour to Zipaquirà and Guatavita.
Our guide Mr. Juan Carlos was extremely friendly, Pro, very prepared on the subject.
The driver Don Miguel who accompanied us also very prudent and very friendly too. Two very nice and attentive people.
Zipaquirà is a must-see attraction, especially it must be done with a guided tour. Guatavita is clearly also unmissable for its history to give meaning to "El Dorado" and for the incomparable natural beauty of its landscape. The Muisca Culture Cradle Forest Reserve is a magical place.
Lunch is also very much enjoyed in the restaurant Brasas del Llano with typical ajiaco and grilled meat!
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B6090zxalexr
Sep 2, 2024
Great experience! - The trip was great. Sergio was a good guide and the experience was worth it. Many good sights and nature to see outside of the city.
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Meghanl475
Sep 2, 2024
Great day - We had a fantastic day! We really appreciated our guide Ludwyn being completely fluent in English and so knowledgeable about the sites. We learned a lot!
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352silvian
Jul 29, 2024
Day tour to Lake Guatavita and Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral with lunch - Exceptional tour. The guide Andres proved really very competent and affable. He accompanied us throughout the tour telling us several anecdotes about all of Colombia. He answered all our questions and curiosities. We were a group of 13 Italian friends and requested the English language. The tour is suitable for everyone, families and groups of friends.
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Akinator59
Jul 5, 2024
Amazing private tour experience ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - We were a group of 3 people for the private tour to the Guatavita Lagoon and the Salt Cathedral. Our tour guide, Nataly, and driver, Diego, were absolutely amazing. We learned a lot. We laughed a lot. We ate a lot. We 100% recommend this tour.
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Jd
Jul 4, 2024
Beautiful views! - Diego is a wonderful guide. He explained the history of Lake Guatavita and the Salt Cathedral and he also answered our questions about Bogota and Colombia. Helpful and friendly. My mother and I enjoyed our tour!
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Anonymous
Jul 4, 2024
Breathtaking Views! - Diego is a wonderful guide. He explained the history of Lake Guatavita and the Salt Cathedral. He also answered our questions about Bogota and Colombia. Helpful and friendly. My mother and I enjoyed our tour!
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Dorothyf630
Jun 29, 2024
WOW..! - All I can say is WOW! What a wonder of human ingenuity, faith, history, and aesthetics. We booked this tour and were amazed, not only at the points we visited but also at the majesty of the countryside views. Each one deserves it own review which we enthusiatically give our whole hearted best. The ties that binds is our guide, Mr. Diego Vela, is indeed a renaisance man. His knolege and insights made this visit unforgetable. His warm and caring personality shines in every aspect of the guided tour. His knowlege not only of the cultural sites burt of popular culture reflects a deep commitment to provide a first class service , for that we are so grateful to him. By the end of the tour he was not some non descript tour guide but a professional we will not hesitate to recommend to anyone visiting the country and a name to keep in mind whenever we return to Bogotá.
All I can say is: Guau! What a wonder of human ingenuity, faith, history and aesthetics. We booked this tour and were surprised, not only by the points we visited but also by the majesty of the views of the countryside. Everyone deserves their own review, to which we give me the highest rating with all our hearts and enthusiasm. The common bond is our guide, Mr. Diego Vela, a Renaissance man. His knowledge and observations made this visit unforgettable. His warm and affectionate personality shines through in all aspects of the guided tour. Your knowledge not only of cultural sites but also of popular culture reflects a deep commitment to providing first-class service, for which we are very grateful. At the end of the tour, he was not an anonymous tour guide, but a professional who will not hesitate to recommend anyone who visits the country and a name to consider each time we return to Bogotá.
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Wanderer11193928144
Jun 3, 2024
Amazing tour with Miguel! - Miguel was amazing. He was very knowledgeable in everything we saw. The salt cathedral was absolutely beautiful and worth it. The driver amazing as well! So much fun with my young kids and family. I definitely recommend them and will use again!
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