Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá & Lake Guatavita: Private or Shared
On the outskirts of Bogotá, there are two beautiful old towns that are worth visiting: Zipaquira and Guatavita. Come with us and explore its treasures with this two-in-one day trip. First, explore the halls of the Salt Cathedral, the only underground catholic church in the world. Then, venture into Guatavita’s natural park to learn about its cultural significance, as well as the legend of El Dorado. Choose a private or shared option.
• A full-day adventure outside Bogota city • A guided tour at the salt mine and the lake (private options) • A history lesson on indigenous cultures and its transition to Catholicism through salt • Retelling of local legends, ancestral myths and indigenous folklore
Options
Shared Tour
Shared Tour: Hotel pick-up and drop-off and entrance to the Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lake
Pickup included
What's included in Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá & Lake Guatavita: Private or Shared
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Catedral De Sal
Explore the depth of an amazing cathedral carved out of an enormous salt mine!
Laguna de Guatavita
Learn about the legend of El Dorado and enjoy the amazing landscapes of Lake Guatavita.
Guided visti to New Guatavita town
Inclusions
- Entry to Lake Guatavita
- Entry to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá
- All-risk insurance
- Lunch (Optional) - Menu of the day available at the restaurant
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Tours Guide
- Extra purchases
- Breakfast
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If you have a layover in Bogotá please select the airport as a pick-up point for the layover tour.
- The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements.
- This tour offers a shared option without lunch. It includes pick-up and drop-off at your lodging, entrance to the Cathedral and Guatavita Lake, and risk insurance. A minimum of 2 people is required for the tour to operate. If only one person books and the minimum is not met, the customer will be offered either a change of date or a 100% refund
- The pick-up for the shared tour will be between 8 and 9 AM, depending on the hotel route
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Additional Information
We pick-up our clients anywhere within Bogota city - hotels, hostels, Airbnb, vacation rentals, points of interest, and also at El Dorado International airport.