Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá Daytrip
Tour Overview
Candidate to be one of the Wonders of the World and one of Colombia’s architectural wonders, the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá is the only underground catholic temple in the world.
Join us on this day trip to learn about the history of the region surrounding Zipaquirá and the enormous undertaking that building the cathedral meant. The Salt Cathedral is just our contact point with an older, deeper story!
Delve into the depths of this salt mine made cathedral with one of our guides and marvel at this temple carved out of salt, filled to the brim with the symbols of Christendom. Then, visit the town of Zipaquirá, the key city in an old indigenous empire built on salt.
Out of the depths, visit the town of Zipaquirá, the key city in an old indigenous empire built on salt. Then, sit down for a local lunch of your choosing before taking the ride back to Bogotá.
Highlights:
- History of the Zipa empire and its salt mines
- History of the construction of the Salt Cathedral
- Guided tour of the Salt Cathedral and its religious symbolism
What's Included
Meeting Point
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