Zipaquira (cathedral in the salt mine and the Muisca sacred land)

You will not only visit the first wonder of Colombia, the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira, you will also walk along the old colonial streets of the second largest city in Cundinamarca and the old capital of the pre-Colombian town Muisca. We will also eat in one of the most iconic restaurants in the city. We will learn about the Muisca culture and also about the hometown of Tour de Francia 2019 champion Egan Bernal. This tour includes breakfast, lunch, a professional tour guide, entrance to the salt mines, and transportation. Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the Salt Cathedral and learn about Colombian history and culture!

Itinerary
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Stop At: Bogota, 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.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Zipaquira, Zipaquira, Cundinamarca Department

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)

Duration: 1 hour

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

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.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Zipaquira, Zipaquira, Cundinamarca Department

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.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Zipaquirá, Cundinamarca, Colombia

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Bogota, Bogota

We return after this wonderful experience to Bogota to finish at the hostel / hotel The cranky croc

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes