Full-Day Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Tour with Guatavita Lagoon
About This Tour
Discover the cultural and natural treasures of Colombia on a full-day guided tour from Bogotá to the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and the sacred Guatavita Lagoon. E...
Duration: 1 Day · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Bogota, Zipaquirá · Languages: English, French, Spanish
About Zipaquirá
Zipaquirá
Colombia guides from Everest Global Hub are ready to help explore the underground salt mines and grand colonial edifices of Zipaquirá, a pretty historical town close to Bogota.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All entrance tickets included
Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Tips (optional)
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, Guatavita Lagoon and Tominé Reservoir
07:00 - 08:00 | Hotel pickup in BogotáPick up travellers from their hotel in Bogotá.Depart north toward Zipaquirá in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver and guide. 07:00 - 08:00 | Hotel pickup in Bogotá Pick up travellers from their hotel in Bogotá. Pick up travellers from their hotel in Bogotá. Depart north toward Zipaquirá in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver and guide. Depart north toward Zipaquirá in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver and guide. 09:30 - 11:30 | Zipaquirá Salt CathedralArrive at the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, one of Colombia's most important cultural landmarks.Enter the underground salt mine and walk through illuminated tunnels, chapels, and the main nave.Learn about the history, engineering, and religious significance of this unique site. 09:30 - 11:30 | Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Arrive at the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, one of Colombia's most important cultural landmarks. Arrive at the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, one of Colombia's most important cultural landmarks. Enter the underground salt mine and walk through illuminated tunnels, chapels, and the main nave. Enter the underground salt mine and walk through illuminated tunnels, chapels, and the main nave. Learn about the history, engineering, and religious significance of this unique site. Learn about the history, engineering, and religious significance of this unique site. 11:30 - 12:30 | Historic Center of ZipaquiráWalk through the historic center and main square.Observe colonial architecture and local street life.Enjoy free time for lunch at a traditional restaurant, at personal expense unless otherwise specified. 11:30 - 12:30 | Historic Center of Zipaquirá Walk through the historic center and main square. Walk through the historic center and main square. Observe colonial architecture and local street life. Observe colonial architecture and local street life. Enjoy free time for lunch at a traditional restaurant, at personal expense unless otherwise specified. Enjoy free time for lunch at a traditional restaurant, at personal expense unless otherwise specified. 13:30 - 15:00 | Guatavita LagoonTravel to the sacred Guatavita Lagoon.Follow ecological trails around the lagoon.Learn about the Muisca civilization and the El Dorado legend.Stop at panoramic viewpoints for photographs of the lagoon and surrounding mountains. 13:30 - 15:00 | Guatavita Lagoon Travel to the sacred Guatavita Lagoon. Travel to the sacred Guatavita Lagoon. Follow ecological trails around the lagoon. Follow ecological trails around the lagoon. Learn about the Muisca civilization and the El Dorado legend. Learn about the Muisca civilization and the El Dorado legend. Stop at panoramic viewpoints for photographs of the lagoon and surrounding mountains. Stop at panoramic viewpoints for photographs of the lagoon and surrounding mountains. 15:30 - 16:30 | Guatavita TownVisit the charming town of Guatavita with its whitewashed houses and cobblestone streets.Browse artisan shops and local handicrafts.Enjoy views overlooking the Tominé Reservoir. 15:30 - 16:30 | Guatavita Town Visit the charming town of Guatavita with its whitewashed houses and cobblestone streets. Visit the charming town of Guatavita with its whitewashed houses and cobblestone streets. Browse artisan shops and local handicrafts. Browse artisan shops and local handicrafts. Enjoy views overlooking the Tominé Reservoir. Enjoy views overlooking the Tominé Reservoir. 16:45 - 17:15 | Tominé Reservoir scenic stopStop at a scenic viewpoint overlooking the Tominé Reservoir.Take photographs and enjoy the fresh mountain air and open landscapes. 16:45 - 17:15 | Tominé Reservoir scenic stop Stop at a scenic viewpoint overlooking the Tominé Reservoir. Stop at a scenic viewpoint overlooking the Tominé Reservoir. Take photographs and enjoy the fresh mountain air and open landscapes. Take photographs and enjoy the fresh mountain air and open landscapes. 17:15 - 19:00 | Return to BogotáBegin the drive back to Bogotá.Drop off travellers at their hotels, concluding the full-day tour. 17:15 - 19:00 | Return to Bogotá Begin the drive back to Bogotá. Begin the drive back to Bogotá. Drop off travellers at their hotels, concluding the full-day tour. Drop off travellers at their hotels, concluding the full-day tour.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Bogotá, Colombia · Tour start: Bogotá, Colombia — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
