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Private Zipaquira Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lagoon Tour from Bogota 20% OFF

Location Bogotá, Colombia
$490.40
$613
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and Lake Guatavita day trip offers an unforgettable exploration of South America’s natural and architectural wonders. This full-day tour from Bogotá promises breathtaking views and rich cultural experiences.

  • 🏰 Visit the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, a magnificent structure built within the largest salt-rock deposit on earth, showcasing the blend of Catholic symbology and contemporary engineering.
  • 🌄 Marvel at innovative sculptures representing the Catholic Via Crucis, created using materials from the former salt mine with stunning lighting effects throughout the cathedral.
  • 🚶‍♂️ Explore the colonial village of Zipaquirá, famous for its national monument buildings, during your journey to Guatavita.
  • 🌊 Discover Laguna de Guatavita, a sacred site for the Muisca people, where you’ll learn about the legendary El Dorado and its significance in Muisca cosmology.
  • 🍽️ Enjoy a delicious lunch during your excursion, providing a break to recharge before continuing your adventure.
  • 🚗 Relax as you travel through picturesque countryside roads leading to Guatavita, where the sacred lake is nestled among mountains and mist.
  • 🌱 Gain insights into the ancient Muisca connection with nature and the symbolism behind their gold offerings that attracted Spanish treasure hunters.
  • 🏨 Benefit from hotel pickup and drop-off services, ensuring a convenient and comfortable experience throughout your day.
  • 🗣️ An expert guide fluent in your preferred language will accompany you, enhancing your understanding of the cultural and historical context of the sites.
  • 🎟️ Entry tickets to the Salt Cathedral and natural reserve are included, making your visit smooth and hassle-free.

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Private Zipaquira Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lagoon Tour from Bogota
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 10 hours

  • Expert guide in your language of preference
  • Salt Cathedral and natural reserve entry tickets
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Unspecified food and beverages
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional tips and gratuities

  • Catedral De Sal
    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. 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.
  • Zipaquira
    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.
  • Laguna de Guatavita
    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. 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.

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • We recommend wearing comfortable clothes and shoes.
  • A medium-high amount of walking is involved; you must be of average fitness and able to walk
  • Guatavita Lake is closed on Mondays (or Tuesdays if Monday is a bank holiday).
  • Changes on the tour may occur due to external factors.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Private Zipaquira Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lagoon Tour from Bogota 20% OFF

    Location Bogotá, Colombia
    $490.40
    $613
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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