Visite partagée de la cathédrale de sel de Zipaquirá et de la lagune de Guatavita
Description
Quittez Bogotá et découvrez deux des destinations les plus emblématiques de Colombie : la lagune sacrée de Guatavita et la majestueuse cathédrale de sel de Zipaquirá. Cette excursion guidée d'une journée complète combine nature, mythologie et culture, avec billets d'entrée, transport et commentaires d'experts qui donnent vie à chaque instant. Commencez par la mystique Laguna de Guatavita, le site sacré des Muiscas qui a inspiré la légende d'El Dorado. Empruntez des sentiers écologiques tandis que votre guide vous dévoile des rituels ancestraux et la signification de ce mythe, tout en admirant les eaux émeraude du lagon et le paysage montagneux. Poursuivez votre route jusqu'à la cathédrale de sel de Zipaquirá, un chef-d'œuvre souterrain creusé à 180 mètres de profondeur. Explorez des tunnels illuminés, des sculptures et de vastes salles où la géologie, la foi et l'art s'unissent dans une atmosphère d'émerveillement. Vivez une expérience sans encombre avec Beyond : évitez les files d’attente, voyagez confortablement et découvrez des histoires qui relient le passé et le présent de la Colombie.
Options de l'excursion
Itinéraire
Notre premier arrêt sera la lagune de Guatavita, un lieu sacré pour le peuple Muisca et le berceau de la légendaire histoire d'El Dorado. Nous ferons une promenade paisible le long des sentiers naturels qui entourent le lagon, en profitant de vues imprenables sur les montagnes et de l'atmosphère sereine de ce site mystique. La randonnée est de difficulté facile à modérée, avec quelques montées et escaliers, mais elle se fait à un rythme détendu, idéal pour se connecter à la nature et découvrir l'énergie spirituelle qui vit encore dans ce paysage sacré. Billet d'entrée inclus pour l'option n° 2.
Notre prochaine étape sera la charmante ville de Zipaquirá. Après avoir exploré la beauté naturelle de la lagune de Guatavita, nous poursuivrons notre voyage vers cette ville historique, célèbre pour son architecture coloniale et sa culture locale dynamique. Nous profiterons d'une promenade relaxante autour de la place principale, où vous pourrez admirer les bâtiments coloniaux magnifiquement préservés, visiter les boutiques locales et découvrir l'atmosphère authentique d'une ville colombienne traditionnelle. Vous aurez également du temps libre pour déjeuner, ce qui vous permettra d'explorer la ville à votre rythme et de savourer ses spécialités locales. Nous poursuivrons ensuite avec notre prochain point fort : la magnifique Cathédrale de Sel, qui allie culture, loisirs et le charme de Zipaquirá.
Avant d'entrer dans la majestueuse cathédrale de sel, nous visiterons le fascinant musée du sel. Vous découvrirez ici la riche histoire de l'exploitation du sel dans la région et apprendrez son importance culturelle et économique à travers les siècles. Explorez les outils anciens utilisés autrefois par les mineurs et admirez les objets et sculptures entièrement réalisés en sel. Le musée propose une expérience éducative et interactive, vous permettant de mieux comprendre les traditions et l'histoire de la région avant de découvrir l'impressionnante Cathédrale de Sel.
Notre dernière étape sera la majestueuse cathédrale de sel de Zipaquirá. Construite à l'intérieur d'une ancienne mine de sel, cette cathédrale souterraine est un véritable chef-d'œuvre d'architecture religieuse et un symbole de la foi catholique. Au cours de la visite, vous explorerez ses superbes salles, découvrirez la signification de chaque station et l'histoire fascinante de sa construction. Admirez les impressionnantes sculptures taillées directement dans le sel et plongez-vous dans cet espace fascinant, conclusion parfaite de notre voyage — un mélange unique d'art, de dévotion et d'ingénierie qui laisse une impression durable.
Points forts
Ce qui est inclus
Lieux et horaires de prise en charge
Nous viendrons vous chercher à votre hôtel / auberge ou à n'importe quelle adresse à Bogota.
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Les enfants en bas âge doivent être assis sur les genoux d'un adulte
- Condition physique moyenne requise
Avis(170)
Milli and Camilo were both great! The combined tour is a little long but honestly worked out well as it was our first day in Colombia and gave us time to rest in the car and acclimate to the elevation. But be warned, it is a lot of car time
Fantastic! Guide was exceptional. I only speak English and was the only non-Spanish speaker of the group and he accommodated us all wonderfully. The background story for the lagoon made it a significant experience. Salt Cathedral is odd, by design.
I really enjoyed the experience! Carlos and Sebastian were fantastic guides, they were friendly, knowledgeable, and made the trip both fun and informative. The Salt Cathedral was absolutely breathtaking. There are restrooms available inside, and you can also purchase souvenirs during your visit. The transportation was very comfortable. The Mercedes van was spacious, clean, and made the journey enjoyable. I recommend bringing snacks, water, pillow, and a light jacket. At the lagoon, the wind was incredibly strong—it almost felt like hurricane-force winds at times, and you may even feel short of breath due to the altitude. I also recommend trying the coca tea, which can help. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because of the restaurant selected for lunch. Although the service was excellent, the food lacked authentic Colombian flavor and was overcooked. Since lunch is an additional expense and guests have to pay for it separately, I think we should have the opportunity to choose where we want to eat. Overall, everything else was excellent, and I would definitely recommend this tour.
Excellent attention from Rodrigo. Broad knowledge and eloquent language. Congratulations!! The Sal Cathedral is impressive!!!! I did not imagine the grandeur and wonder of the place. It is worth every minute.
Our day started at about 8am. The extremely nice Mercedes Van picked us up from our hotel on time. Our guide was extremely sweet and had a wonderful personality. The driver managed the traffic without any issues. Due to other guests staying all over the city it took probably two hours to pick everyone up. A positive to this is that we got to see quite a bit of Bogotá but the downside is that the tour was extremely long. After two hours we stopped for a bathroom break and were able to stretch our legs and grab a snack. We stopped in Gutavita to see the town for a few minutes. Honestly there isn't much there and we could have missed this stop. The hike around Gutavita Lagoon is stunning. I will warn you that it is at 3100meters. If you haven't acclimated to the altitude then it can be a bit difficult. If you have bad knees or hips I don't recommend this tour. My advice is to go slow and drink plenty of water. Bring comfy shoes and a rain jacket. It rained on and off for us. Your hotel probably has coca tea which helps with altitude sickness and the little cafe at the base of the hike has it too. At the very end is another cafe in which you can get some snacks. After the hike it was great to have a little nosh. Our final destination was Zipaquriá. This is where we had a meal. It was about 3pm. The restaurant was a traditional Colombian restaurant that served an amazing variety of meats. We then did a quick walking tour of the city and then made our way to the Salt Cathedral. We spent 2 hrs at the Salt Cathedral. We didn't get back to our hotel until close to 10pm. It was an extremely long day, actually it was too long. We decided it was nice to see the sites but probably would not do the tour again due to the length.
Long day. Major monuments to see & explore. It’s good if you like to see countryside from a vehicle. The Salt Cathderal was quite amazing. The hike to see the lake was single file& quite slow but beautiful view of crater. Guide was pleasant
I had such a great time on this tour!! My tour guide Sergio went above and beyond to make sure we all had a great experience. He was funny, kind, and patient. I would recommend him for any of your tours!
Excellent experience! Jefferson and Sebastian were very attentive and chatty. I would repeat the experience again and recommend it 100%
Interesting tour but the day is very long when you take into account picking up other guests (more than 13 hours because of traffic). Sebastian was an excellent guide and Jesus was a wonderful driver. Sebastian was a wealth of knowledge on plant properties, history, culture…he made the tour worthwhile. The time on the road allows you plenty of rest time in a comfy Tracker. The Salt Cathedral is interesting but if you’ve seen the one in Poland then this will be your second favorite.
An unforgettable experience. The walk to the lagoon is a total of 1.5km and perhaps the third of the intense journey. The Cathedral of Salt is impressive. The amazing Rodrigo guide, fully recommended. Tip, buy the package with the tickets.
