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Sacred Lagoon & Salt Cathedral: 1-Day Tour
4.7
75 Ratings
Zipaquira
Explore the Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lagoon in one day. Discover Colombian architecture and the legend of El Dorado. Book your adventure now!
Explore the Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lagoon in one day. Discover Colombian architecture and the legend of El Dorado. Book your adventure now!
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Catedral de Sal de Zipaquirá - The journey begins at the awe-inspiring Cathedral of Salt in Zipaquirá. This underground cathedral, crafted within a former salt mine, stands as a remarkable example of religious architecture and a testament to the Catholic faith. Visitors will explore its various sections and learn about its fascinating construction…
- Catedral de Sal de Zipaquirá - The journey begins at the awe-inspiring Cathedral of Salt in Zipaquirá. This underground cathedral, crafted within a former salt mine, stands as a remarkable example of religious architecture and a testament to the Catholic faith. Visitors will explore its various sections and learn about its fascinating construction history.
- Museo de la Sal - Prior to entering the cathedral, the Salt Museum offers insights into the salt extraction process and its significance to the local economy. Visitors can view historical tools and items crafted from salt.
- Plaza de Zipaquirá - Following the cathedral visit, a stroll through Zipaquirá’s main square awaits. The colonial architecture of the buildings is captivating, and there is an opportunity to sample local delicacies.
- Laguna de Guatavita - The next destination is the Laguna de Guatavita, a sacred site for the Muisca people and the origin of the El Dorado legend. Visitors can hike the trails around the lagoon and take in the stunning scenery.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Entrance tickets
- Guided tour
- Audio-guide
- Visit to the historic center of Zipaquirá
- Visit to the historic center of Guatavita
- Private transportation
- Entrance tickets
- Guided tour
- Audio-guide
- Visit to the historic center of Zipaquirá
- Visit to the historic center of Guatavita
What's Not Included
- Breakfast, lunch and tips.
- Breakfast, lunch and tips.
Additional Information
Embark on a magical journey through Colombia with a visit to the Cathedral of Salt and the Lagoon of Guatavita!
For those who have a passion for history, nature, and spirituality, this shared tour offers an unforgettable adventure. Explore the awe-inspiring Cathedral of Salt, an underground marvel, and the enigmatic Lagoon of Guatavita, the origin of the…
Embark on a magical journey through Colombia with a visit to the Cathedral of Salt and the Lagoon of Guatavita!
For those who have a passion for history, nature, and spirituality, this shared tour offers an unforgettable adventure. Explore the awe-inspiring Cathedral of Salt, an underground marvel, and the enigmatic Lagoon of Guatavita, the origin of the El Dorado legend. Accompanied by an expert guide, uncover the secrets of these sites and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Colombia.
Location
Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira
Carrera 6 Calle 1, Parque De La Sal
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(75 Ratings)
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Lydia_b
Jul 29, 2025
Great tour - good combination of outdoor activity, history and culture! - The tour was a great combination of outdoor activity, culture and history. The tour guide was really knowledgeable and friendly - and also very accommodating. It was a long day but definitely worthwhile. Would highly recommend!
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Haydeenohemi_c
Jul 25, 2025
Funny. - Stephen and Jesus excellent guides and drivers. It is very worth the tour are 2 fatherly places that can NO miss.
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Escape02977014874
Jul 23, 2025
- Excell EN tour with our guide Sebastian and our driver Jesus, communication and pick up at the hotel were very easy. The visit DE Guatavita (although physically demanding) was beautiful and very informative. Since the site guides speak only Spanish, Sebastian visited us EN English, taking the time DE show us some plants and explain their virtues or why they are dangerous. For foodies, Sebastian likes to talk DE Colombian cuisine and taught us a lot, and during the day there is the possibility DE try arepas in a small shop and different traditional dishes in a restaurant for lunch. The visit DE the cathedral DE sel was also interesting, we are given a lot DE time to visit everything. EN short, informative, interesting and beautiful, with a perfect formula to simplify life!
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Alejandro_r
Jul 17, 2025
An unforgettable and magnificent experience - A day I will always remember, thank you to Jesus and Sebastian for making this excursion an unforgettable and magical experience
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Coralie_r
Jul 17, 2025
Very nice day, the... - Very nice day, the guide Camillo was on top. The group was very nice and we had a great time.
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Alex_k
Jul 16, 2025
I had a great time with... - I had a great time with Diego and Andres. Diego was a great host and shared his knowledge and passion about Bogotá. The trip to the lagoon and Salt Cathedral were incredible as well.
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Family
Jul 13, 2025
Great tour and guide - This is an all day tour. We got picked up at 730 am right on time. Did not get dropped off until 9 pm that night. Sebastian was our guide . His English was very good. Sebastian was amazing especially because my husband started not to feel well as we started to climb to the lagoon. There are 150 steps and you are climbing to almost 10,000ft. The trail is typically one way but we had to turn around. Sebastian accompanied us while ensuring the rest of the group could proceed with no issues. Then we had to find transportation to the meeting point at the other end where our bus was. This was a Sunday before a holiday Monday and traffic at the lagoon was insane - two way traffic on a muddy track barely wide enough for one vehicle. Sebastian was definitely a life saver in this situation. From the lagoon to Zipaquirá it is about 1 1/2 hours. We were allotted 2 1/2 hrs there although 2 1/2-2 hours would have been sufficient. Although crowded, busy , full of gift shops the Salt cathedral is quite spectacular.
If at all possible avoid going on this tour on a Sunday or holiday. Traffic out of Bogota, at the lagoon and back into Bogota added many hours to the journey. However the excursion was well worth it and I was very pleased with the professionalism.
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Tatum_m
Jul 7, 2025
So much fun! Camilo... - So much fun! Camilo (guide) and Carlos (driver) were amazing :). Both the lagoon and salt cathedral are worth seeing and this tour was perfect!
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Patrick_m
Jul 11, 2025
Good Day trip option - A great day trip to do from Bogota. Two very different activities one is all about nature the other is human creativity.
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Rafael
Aug 1, 2025
Good experience but money apparently stolen - The tour itself was very well conducted by Sebastian and we had a wonderful time.
However, the main issue (still unresolved) is that we had paid for Zipaquirá + Laguna Guatavita, however we received a last-minute note from the company that a visit to the Laguna wouldn' t be possible. When we asked for a partial refund as per the cancellation, no replies from Viator UNTIL TODAY (it has been 1 full month since the tour, chased them several times and no substantial replies - they are still "trying to understand what happened" and no signs of my money. Will keep this posted updated as time goes, hoping I get a refund.
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