A salt temple which is also a bridge for our roots and history. That’s what you’ll find when visiting the popular Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá. Come with us to this day trip. Leave Bogotá city and wander around this Colombian architectural wonder, which is the only underground Catholic church in the world. Learn about the salt production process and its significance. Afterward, stop in the town of Zipaquirá where you can enjoy lunch (included if chosen) and walk around its main square.
• A full day trip away from the city rush
• A guided tour around the main halls at the salt mine
• Historical landmarks of the construction of the holy place and its religious symbolism
• A brief lesson on Colombian ancestral history of the Zipa empire
• A walk around Zipaquira town
Posted By : marianagY5067PY
The guide and driver were very professional, trustworthy and friendly. The experience was unique and we truly enjoyed it.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16 10:14:06 
Posted By : Vivienne M
With the 1 1/2 ride to the cathedral we didn’t know what to expect. Our guide Nataly was so enthusiastic. We told her our previous guide knew nothing about our previous tour. She spent the hour doing what he should have done. She is so knowledgeable about the history, culture and people of Columbia. The salt cathedral is an experience that is hard to describe. One descends at least 800’ into the bowels of the salt mountain. There is no fear as there is so much to see and learn. The most important part of the walk is the stations of the cross. They are artistically done and represents the pain and suffering that Jesus endured. One can almost feel the pain on the way to Golgotha. The crosses decend as he falls. At the end there are images of Jesus speaking his last words while in the cross. The cross itself changes colors and has different illumination. This happens only during Easter week. How fortunate we were to share this, not only with our family, but with our guide and friend, Nataly.
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Posted On : 2024-03-27 19:20:07
Posted By : Rose_M
We really didn’t know what to expect. Our guide, Nataly arrived and was so bubbly and happy we knew it would be a wonderful experience. On the way she explained what our guide the previous day hadn’t. It was an educational 1 1/2 hours. We arrived at the cathedral and with the great knowledge given by Nataly we shared in an amazing adventure. To relax the person moving into the heart of the salt mountain we followed the stations of the cross. They are exquisitely done. All was carefully explained as we proceeded downward. It is so creative. As Jesus fell, the crosses descended indicting the fall. At the end we had images of Jesus, his cross and his last words displayed on the salt wall. It was magical as the cross changed colors. This happens only at Easter. We were fortunate. We were most fortunate to have Nataly as a guide. What a loving person, not only for her country, the people; but also for her clients. She was actually more part of our family than our guide.
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Posted On : 2024-03-27 18:54:38 
Posted By : James_K
The cathedral itself is not to be missed. Unfortunately the tour company performed poorly. We booked a private tour as we are slow walkers. Our guide turned out to be unauthorized to guide us. So they tried to have us go with a group. The group was a Spanish speaking group and we speak English and booked accordingly. After some back and forth we were given a staff guide. The staff guide did an excellent job. With the delays we decided to forgo the lunch as it would have gotten us back late. The reason to book with a company like Viator is to avoid this. The tour company fully knew the situation before they got there I am guessing the policy is lax and they get away with it most of the time. That we were the center of attention by attraction staff was embarrassing. They ended up being fine and worked to resolve the issue. This unfortunately overshadowed an excellent destination. If you have the opportunity to go I highly recommend going. You just might want to use a different company.
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Posted On : 2024-02-27 09:18:06
Posted By : Avin_F
Nataly was so enthusiastic and cheerful that we had a delightful time for the entire round trip, not just at the Cathedral itself. We learned a lot!
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Posted On : 2024-02-16 21:14:06
Posted By : Katherine_C
I was most impressed with the massive scale of this architectural wonder and by the display of indigenous art., it was great to have a private tour, I could spend the time exactly as I wanted, with the expert knowledge of Nataly. The only thing I would caution is the very uneven ground and low lighting, making it easy to trip.
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Posted On : 2023-09-25 15:21:13
Posted By : 71Janey71
Incredible to see the Cathedral de Sal- nothing like I imagined- absolutely hibsmacked when I went in there! Go!! fabulous experience!!
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Posted On : 2023-08-17 02:24:32
Posted By : yec496
Leslie, the tour guide, is very nice and knowledgeable. She told me a lot of history background of the site.
It is a very fantastic trip.
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Posted On : 2023-08-08 09:00:36
Posted By : nicolemarie05
We loved our tour to the Salt Cathedral. First of all, our driver Carlos was very punctual, he was very nice with us and very careful while driving which made us feel very safe. Next, our tour guide was Diego and let me tell we just have good thing to say about him. Diego was knowledgeable, kind, respectful, patient, we really felt like so comfortable with him like we already knew him.
Now, the Salt Cathedral… WOW!! When you arrive there you never think what a beautiful place you will found underground. This place is amazing, mind blowing, it’s really breathtaking. The tour it’s so worth it, don’t think it twice.
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Posted On : 2023-05-06 16:30:07
Posted By : nadinz2023
It was a nice 5 1/2 hours tour, tailored just for us on the last day of our trip before we had to go to the airport for our return flight to Europe.
Both, the driver and our guide Leslie did a wonderful job. If we come back we‘ll certainly use the services of Grand Colombia Tours again.
We can highly recommend the company.
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Posted On : 2023-04-25 19:29:55
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