Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lagoon Shared Full-Day Tour
by Beyond Colombia Free, Group & Private Tours
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This shared full-day tour starts with a visit to Guatavita Lagoon, a site sacred to the Muisca people and linked to the El Dorado legend. Participants walk along ecological trails around the lagoon for about 40 to 90 minutes, following an easy to moderate path with some uphill sections and stairs. The walk offers views of the lagoon’s green waters and surrounding mountains. Entrance to Guatavita Lagoon National Park is included if option #2 is selected. After the lagoon visit, the tour continues to the town of Zipaquirá. Here, participants take a guided panoramic walk around the main square to see colonial buildings and local shops. There is free time for lunch and independent exploration of the town. Next, the group visits the Salt Museum for about 30 minutes. The museum presents the history of salt mining in the region, displaying old mining tools and sculptures made from salt. The final stop is the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, an underground church built inside a former salt mine approximately 180 meters deep. Visitors explore illuminated tunnels, chambers, and salt-carved sculptures while learning about the cathedral’s construction and religious significance. The full-day tour lasts about 12 hours and includes private transportation, guided narration in English or Spanish, entrance tickets if option #2 is chosen, and an audio guide. Breakfast, lunch, and tips are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Guatavita Lagoon
The first stop is Guatavita Lagoon, sacred to the Muisca people and linked to the El Dorado legend. Guests walk along natural trails around the lagoon, which include some uphill sections and stairs. The walk is done at a gentle pace and lasts about 40 to 90 minutes. Mountain views and the lagoon’s green waters can be seen. Entrance is included if option #2 is selected.
180 min
Zipaquirá Town
Next, the tour visits the town of Zipaquirá, known for its colonial architecture and local culture. Visitors take a walk around the main square, viewing preserved colonial buildings and browsing local shops. There is free time to have lunch and explore the town before proceeding to the Salt Cathedral.
60 min
Salt Museum
Before entering the Salt Cathedral, guests spend about 30 minutes at the Salt Museum. The museum presents the history of salt mining in the region, displaying old mining tools and salt-based sculptures. This stop provides background on the cultural and economic importance of salt in the area.
30 min
Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá
The final stop is the Salt Cathedral, located inside a former salt mine about 180 meters underground. Visitors explore illuminated tunnels, large chambers, and sculptures carved from salt. The guide explains the religious significance of the cathedral and the history of its construction. The visit lasts approximately two hours.
120 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lagoon Shared Full-Day Tour
by Beyond Colombia Free, Group & Private Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$120Overview
This shared full-day tour starts with a visit to Guatavita Lagoon, a site sacred to the Muisca people and linked to the El Dorado legend. Participants walk along ecological trails around the lagoon for about 40 to 90 minutes, following an easy to moderate path with some uphill sections and stairs. The walk offers views of the lagoon’s green waters and surrounding mountains. Entrance to Guatavita Lagoon National Park is included if option #2 is selected. After the lagoon visit, the tour continues to the town of Zipaquirá. Here, participants take a guided panoramic walk around the main square to see colonial buildings and local shops. There is free time for lunch and independent exploration of the town. Next, the group visits the Salt Museum for about 30 minutes. The museum presents the history of salt mining in the region, displaying old mining tools and sculptures made from salt. The final stop is the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, an underground church built inside a former salt mine approximately 180 meters deep. Visitors explore illuminated tunnels, chambers, and salt-carved sculptures while learning about the cathedral’s construction and religious significance. The full-day tour lasts about 12 hours and includes private transportation, guided narration in English or Spanish, entrance tickets if option #2 is chosen, and an audio guide. Breakfast, lunch, and tips are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Guatavita Lagoon
The first stop is Guatavita Lagoon, sacred to the Muisca people and linked to the El Dorado legend. Guests walk along natural trails around the lagoon, which include some uphill sections and stairs. The walk is done at a gentle pace and lasts about 40 to 90 minutes. Mountain views and the lagoon’s green waters can be seen. Entrance is included if option #2 is selected.
180 min
Zipaquirá Town
Next, the tour visits the town of Zipaquirá, known for its colonial architecture and local culture. Visitors take a walk around the main square, viewing preserved colonial buildings and browsing local shops. There is free time to have lunch and explore the town before proceeding to the Salt Cathedral.
60 min
Salt Museum
Before entering the Salt Cathedral, guests spend about 30 minutes at the Salt Museum. The museum presents the history of salt mining in the region, displaying old mining tools and salt-based sculptures. This stop provides background on the cultural and economic importance of salt in the area.
30 min
Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá
The final stop is the Salt Cathedral, located inside a former salt mine about 180 meters underground. Visitors explore illuminated tunnels, large chambers, and sculptures carved from salt. The guide explains the religious significance of the cathedral and the history of its construction. The visit lasts approximately two hours.
120 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.