Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá & Lake Guatavita Private Tour

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



Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Catedral De Sal De Zipaquira, Carrera 6 Calle 1 Parque De La Sal, Zipaquira 250252 Colombia

Explore the depth of an amazing cathedral carved out of an enormous salt mine!

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Laguna de Guatavita, Km 15, Via Guatavita-Sesquile, Tierra Negra Colombia

Learn about the legend of El Dorado and enjoy the amazing landscapes of Lake Guatavita.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Guatavita Main Park, Cl. 5 #8-1, Guatavita, Cundinamarca, Colombia

Guided visti to New Guatavita town

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Zipaquira, Zipaquira, Cundinamarca Department

Zipaquira Town is home to the Salt Cathedral where our adventure takes place

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Guatavita, Guatavita, Cundinamarca Department

Guatavita Town is home to the Lake where our adventure takes place



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"If you have a layover in Bogotá please select the airport as a pick-up point for the layover tour."
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements."
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 10 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
We pick-up our clients anywhere within Bogota city - hotels, hostels, Airbnb, vacation rentals, points of interest, and also at El Dorado International airport.

Airports

• Eldorado Airport, Bogota Colombia

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Tours Guide
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Entry to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá
• Lunch (Optional) - Menu of the day available at the restaurant
• Entry to Lake Guatavita
• All-risk insurance
• Entry/Admission - Catedral De Sal De Zipaquira
• Entry/Admission - Laguna de Guatavita

Not Included

• Extra purchases
• Breakfast

Facilities