Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lagoon

Bogotá

10 hours

Small Group

Travel to the impressive Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and the legendary Guatavita Lake. Explore both places and learn about their history and surrounding nature.

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$574USD Per person

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This full-day tour will take you to two places of interest located within Bogotá's savannah. Zipaquirá's Salt Cathedral; a majestic cathedral built inside of the largest salt-rock deposit on earth. Here you'll see the how Catholic symbology and contemporary engineering converged in the construction of this gigantic temple. The second stop, Guatavita Lagoon, a mystical and sacred place for the Muiscas, will give you a glimpse of what Paramo ecosystem looks like while you learn about the famous legend of El Dorado, Muisca cosmology and its relation to the lagoon. 

With materials from this former salt mine and using lighting effects, sculptors created innovative interpretations of the Catholic Via Crucis that you will be able to see throughout the cathedral. Here you will learn about the creative process and the symbology behind the sculptures. After exiting the cathedral, you will head to Guatavita, passing through the colonial village of Zipaquirá, famous for its various buildings that were declared national monuments.

After a stop for lunch, you will be driven through a countryside road to Guatavita where the sacred lake hides among mountains and mist. Inside this natural reserve, you will learn about the connection that the ancient Muiscas had with nature. Moreover, you will understand the symbolism behind the gold offerings that awoke the gold rush of Spanish treasure hunters. 

Finally, after returning to Bogotá, you will be taken to your hotel or to any other point of your convenience.

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  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Expert guide in the language of your preference
  • Salt Cathedral and natural reserve entry tickets
  • Lunch
  • Snack

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The order of the tour may be modified due to weather factors. The tour might take longer than usual. Guatavita Lake is closed on Mondays (or Tuesdays if Monday is a bank holiday). Please read our terms and conditions page before booking.

Cancellation policies
(Free cancellation available)

This experience can be cancelled up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

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225euniced | Bogotá | Oct 2023

Raul is the best
★★★★★

Raul our tour guide was the best very paciente and friendly. Food was amazing and tour was incredible! 100% recommended

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