Embark on a private tour to explore the fascinating Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, stroll through the charming town center of Zipaquirá, and uncover the legends of El Dorado and the Musicas Indians. Visit Lake Guatavitá and marvel at the colonial buildings in Guatavitá city.
Embark on a private tour to explore the fascinating Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, stroll through the charming town center of Zipaquirá, and uncover the legends of El Dorado and the Musicas Indians. Visit Lake Guatavitá and marvel at the colonial buildings in Guatavitá city.
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Salt Cathedral - Descend into the depths to explore the tunnels of this salt mine, originally utilized by the pre-Colombian Musicas culture 500 years BCE. As you wander through the subterranean corridors, a knowledgeable guide will share the complete history of this wonder, which dates back 250 million years.
Upon returning to the surface, a brief…
- Salt Cathedral - Descend into the depths to explore the tunnels of this salt mine, originally utilized by the pre-Colombian Musicas culture 500 years BCE. As you wander through the subterranean corridors, a knowledgeable guide will share the complete history of this wonder, which dates back 250 million years.
Upon returning to the surface, a brief journey will take you to the town of Zipaquirá, where a walking tour of the charming colonial town center awaits. Discover the Plaza (main square) of Zipaquirá, the Plaza de la Independencia, one of Colombia’s oldest churches, and numerous other breathtaking colonial-style structures.
- Laguna de Guatavita - Lake Guatavita, the vast crater lake, is renowned as the origin of the El Dorado legend.
Here, embark on a 90-minute trek through the nature reserve, learning about the history of the local Musicas Indians and why the conquistadors and many others believed this site was brimming with unimaginable golden treasures.
Following this, travel to the renowned city of Guatavitá, where the whitewashed colonial buildings and tiled roofs, set against the picturesque backdrop of the Tomine Dam, will captivate you. Capture stunning photographs of this idyllic scene before beginning the return journey to Bogotá.
- Private transportation
- Zipaquirá Salt Mine Cathedral Tour
- Entrance Fees
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Guatavita Reserve Tour including Lake Guatavita
- Bilingual Guide
- Private transportation
- Zipaquirá Salt Mine Cathedral Tour
- Entrance Fees
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Guatavita Reserve Tour including Lake Guatavita
- Bilingual Guide
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in the plan
- Experiences and Transportation not mentioned in the plan
- Personal expenses and tips
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in the plan
- Experiences and Transportation not mentioned in the plan
- Personal expenses and tips
Venture 590 ft (180 m) below ground to discover the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral. Stroll the streets of the wonderfully charming town center of Zipaquirá. Uncover the legend of El Dorado, the Musicas Indians and the colonial town of Guatavitá.
You’ll be collected early from your hotel in Bogotá, and drive the 60-90min to the Zipaquirá Salt Mine Cathedral….
Venture 590 ft (180 m) below ground to discover the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral. Stroll the streets of the wonderfully charming town center of Zipaquirá. Uncover the legend of El Dorado, the Musicas Indians and the colonial town of Guatavitá.
You’ll be collected early from your hotel in Bogotá, and drive the 60-90min to the Zipaquirá Salt Mine Cathedral. Here you’ll descend down underground to explore the tunnels and underground passages while an expert guide explains the full history.
Make the short trip to the town of Zipaquirá where you will enjoy a walking tour around the center of this beautiful colonial town.
Lake Guatavita; known as the birthplace of the El Dorado legend. Here you will trek through the nature reserve for approximately 90 minutes while learning of the history of the local indigenes Musicas Indians.
Next onto Guatavitá city, where you’ll marvel at the whitewash colonial buildings and tiled roofs situated next to the beautiful setting of the Tomine Dam.
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.
