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Lake Guatavita, Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and Colonial Towns Tour
Bogotá, Colombia
$625.46
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Overview
Venture 590 ft (180 m) below ground to discover the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral. Stroll the streets of the wonderfully charming town center of Zipaquirá. Uncover the legend of El Dorado, the Musicas Indians and the colonial town of Guatavitá.
You’ll be collected early from your hotel in Bogotá, and drive the 60-90min to the Zipaquirá Salt Mine Cathedral. Here you’ll descend down underground to explore the tunnels and underground passages while an expert guide explains the full history.
Make the short trip to the town of Zipaquirá where you will enjoy a walking tour around the center of this beautiful colonial town.
Lake Guatavita; known as the birthplace of the El Dorado legend. Here you will trek through the nature reserve for approximately 90 minutes while learning of the history of the local indigenes Musicas Indians.
Next onto Guatavitá city, where you’ll marvel at the whitewash colonial buildings and tiled roofs situated next to the beautiful setting of the Tomine Dam.
You’ll be collected early from your hotel in Bogotá, and drive the 60-90min to the Zipaquirá Salt Mine Cathedral. Here you’ll descend down underground to explore the tunnels and underground passages while an expert guide explains the full history.
Make the short trip to the town of Zipaquirá where you will enjoy a walking tour around the center of this beautiful colonial town.
Lake Guatavita; known as the birthplace of the El Dorado legend. Here you will trek through the nature reserve for approximately 90 minutes while learning of the history of the local indigenes Musicas Indians.
Next onto Guatavitá city, where you’ll marvel at the whitewash colonial buildings and tiled roofs situated next to the beautiful setting of the Tomine Dam.
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Lake Guatavita, Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and Colonial Towns Tour
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 10 hours
- Bilingual Guide
- Guatavita Reserve Tour including Lake Guatavita
- Zipaquirá Town
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Photo Stop in Guatavita Town
- Entrance Fees
- Zipaquirá Salt Mine Cathedral Tour
- Private transportation
- Personal expenses and tips
- Experiences and Transportation not mentioned in the plan
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in the plan
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Here you’ll descend down under to explore the tunnels in this salt mine first used by the pre-Colombian Musicas culture 5 centuries BCE. As you roam through the underground passages an expert guide will explain the full history of this marvel that has its beginnings 250 million years ago. Upon arrival to the daylight above ground, you will make the short trip to the town of Zipaquirá where you will enjoy a walking tour around the center of this beautiful colonial town. You’ll encounter the Plaza (main square) of Zipaquirá, the Plaza de la Independencia, one of the oldest churches in Colombia, along with many other stunning colonial-style buildings.
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Laguna de GuatavitaLake Guatavita, the giant crater lake, known as the birthplace of the El Dorado legend. Here you will trek through the nature reserve for approximately 90 minutes while learning of the history of the local indigenes Musicas Indians and why the conquistadors and many others thought this location was full of golden treasures beyond their wildest dreams. Next, you’ll make the trip to the famous Guatavitá city, where you’ll marvel at the whitewash colonial buildings and tiled roofs situated next to the beautiful setting of the Tomine Dam. You’ll take some absolutely stunning photos of this idyllic setting before you start your journey back to Bogotá.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Lake Guatavita, Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and Colonial Towns Tour
Bogotá, Colombia
$625.46
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!