From hotel Gastronomic Zipaquira and salt cathedral (group tour)
Description
We invite you on a journey that transcends tourism to connect with our origins. Experience an authentic adventure that blends archaeology, colonial legends, and the passion of cycling. This is not just a visit; it's a journey through the history of the Muisca, the ancient guardians of "White Gold (salt)," whose wisdom still whispers among the mountain's tunnels. From modern Bogotá, we chart a route to the source: we honor the resilience of our cyclists, like Egan Bernal, with coffee and snacks in hand, and descend 180 meters underground to reveal the mysticism of the Salt Cathedral. It's not just about religion; it's a journey through an engineering marvel where faith and rock merge into a Colombian wonder. Unlike traditional tours, we take you on a journey to immerse yourself in history. The journey culminates in the colonial heart of Zipaquirá, strolling through its Main Square and celebrating the diversity of our countryside with regional cuisine paired with Andean music.
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Itinerary
Meeting point #1 Candelaria Calle 16 #4-3 In front of Juan Valdez Coffee At each meeting point you will see the van with the name of Bogotá City Bus and a driver with red Jacket.
Meeting point #2 Parque de la 93 Carrera 11 A # 93A -10 In front of Juan Valdez Coffee At each meeting point you will see the van with the name of Bogotá City Bus and a driver with red Jacket.
Escape Bogota's rush and feel the local warmth in Chia town!
Ever wondered where Colombia's famous salt comes from? Go beyond the cathedral and learn the industrial heritage of salt-making! A trade to modern times
Did you know Colombia is a flower paradise? a vibrant, blooming export-grade flower farm near Bogota. Colorful, and highly sensory experience for flower lovers!
Explore Colombia’s 1st Wonder! A majestic Salt Cathedral carved 180m underground in Zipaquira. Walk the illuminated tunnels & marvel at the giant salt cross. Easy day trip from Bogota. Safe, breathtaking, and perfect for unique photos.
Beyond the salt mine lies Zipaquira's historic town! Walk stunning colonial squares, admire 18th-century architecture & taste real local food with our group. A peaceful, authentic look at Colombian heritage just outside Bogota. Perfect for culture lovers!
Visit the town of Zipaquirá
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
You must contact our team to confirme the location and time to be picke up. Remember this service is exclusive between Candelaria and Parque 93 roads.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(241)
It’s was really good . Guide was really good and he did explained everting in detail. . Even lunch was good
I took this tour and the experience was very good from beginning to end. One point I really value is that they include hotel pickup, which makes everything much more comfortable and avoids worrying about transportation. Zipaquirá is a place with a lot of charm. Its historic center is very well preserved and has architecture that invites you to stay a while longer. The Salt Cathedral is also truly impressive. As a suggestion for improvement, I think it would be a great addition to include a visit to the Gabriel García Márquez Museum in the itinerary, as it would provide an additional cultural component and further enrich the experience for those of us visiting the city. In general, I totally recommend taking this tour with Néstor, who was a wonderful guide.
It was a nice tour the driver and our host Esteban were very attentive to all the questions, easy pick up, comfortable transportation, enough time, perfect ride!!!
Excellent, very reliable; they contact you a day before. The guide is exceptionally friendly, making you feel like a friend.
Was well organized, bus was comfortable with wifi, we got some historical insight from the guide, who was speaking very good English
Excellent service from the guide Esteban and the driver Jeferson, very kind and professional in their dealings with tourists.
¡Muchísimas gracias por tomarse el tiempo de dejarnos este comentario tan espectacular! Nos alegra el corazón saber que Esteban y Jeferson les dieron una atención tan amable y profesional; de verdad que ellos se la juegan toda para que nuestros viajeros la pasen increíble. Esperamos que este viaje haya sido solo el inicio de sus aventuras con nosotros. Colombia tiene rincones maravillosos y nos encantaría que regresaran pronto para vivir muchísimos más tours juntos. ¡Esta siempre será su casa!
Our guide Juan Fe was incredible, very kind and attentive to my family, especially to my grandmother who is a senior citizen. I recommend the tour with the agency.
¡Muchísimas gracias por compartir una reseña tan bonita con nosotros! Nos alegra el corazón saber que Juan Fer estuvo increíble y que cuidó con tanto cariño y atención de toda tu familia, especialmente de tu abue. Para nosotros, la comodidad y la felicidad de todas las generaciones es la máxima prioridad. Por cierto, para revivir ese momento con el equipo y agradecerle directamente a Juan Fe. Nos encantó ser parte de las vacaciones familiares y esperamos de verdad que este sea solo el comienzo. Los invitamos a regresar muy pronto para vivir muchísimos más tours con nosotros y que sigan coleccionando momentos inolvidables en cada rincón de Colombia. Un abrazo gigante para ti, para tu abue y para toda la familia
The salt Cathedral is a good place to visit. It's a group bus tour starting from Bogota. The driver and the guide was polite. The guide was able to communicate well in English. Had a good time in the Cathedral, Zipaquira city centre and had good Columbian food in the restaurant(own expense). Also tasted Columbian coffee(included in the tour). Booked this tour only a day before my trip but the response was good.
Nice and chill day to explore the church, the tour guide was super informative and helpful with any questions I had
It's quite a drive to get up to the Salt Cathedrat, so it was really nice to have an ad transport option available. The day was a little bit more than we expected, however, and the lunch stop was much longer than we expected, but it was still a beautiful one and a great day.
