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LOCAL GUIDE Zipaquirá PRIVATE TOUR - Salt Cathedral and Salt Oven
Bogotá, Colombia
$120
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Zipaquirá Salt Experience offers an incredible opportunity to explore the captivating underground Salt Cathedral, a marvel of engineering and a symbol of Colombia’s rich salt heritage. This full-day tour also includes visits to historical salt ovens and a local craft brewery, providing a unique blend of culture and tradition.
- 🏰 Visit the breathtaking Salt Cathedral, with tunnels and chambers entirely carved from salt, where your guide shares the fascinating history of these iconic salt mines.
- 🌟 Experience the awe-inspiring Stations of the Cross and admire the main altar located 180 meters underground, surrounded by stunning salt sculptures and illuminated walls.
- 🎆 Enjoy a captivating light show at the cathedral, along with time to explore its small salt museum and shop for local artisan products crafted from salt and stone.
- 🕰️ Discover the only remaining salt ovens in Colombia, a national heritage site, where you’ll learn about traditional salt extraction methods from your knowledgeable guide.
- 🛠️ Walk through historic oven structures and see the tools used by past generations, gaining insight into the region’s economic and cultural history.
- 🍺 Tour Zipaquira’s only craft brewery, where you’ll get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the beer-making process and learn about unique ingredients and techniques.
- 🍻 Participate in a guided beer tasting featuring a selection of the brewery's finest brews, perfect for savoring local flavors and discovering new favorites.
- 🚍 Enjoy a scenic drive through the beautiful Bogotá savannah and a free walking tour of Zipaquira's charming town center, with time to browse local crafts.
- ☕ Complimentary coffee and/or tea provided, along with bottled water during the tour to keep you refreshed.
- ♿ Wheelchair accessible, with all areas and surfaces accommodating prams or strollers for a comfortable experience.
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Zipaquirá Salt Experience: Salt Cathedral and Salt Ovens
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 7 hours
- Coffee and/or Tea
- New, comfortable vehicle transport included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Entry to Salt Cathedral doesn't included
- Breakfast
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Lunch
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Catedral De SalAt the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira, you’ll descend into an underground world carved entirely out of salt. As you walk through the impressive tunnels and chambers, your guide will explain the history of the salt mines and how they were transformed into one of Colombia’s most iconic landmarks. You’ll explore the Stations of the Cross, admire the main altar 180 meters underground, and discover stunning salt sculptures, illuminated walls, and massive columns that create a peaceful, almost spiritual atmosphere. The tour includes time to enjoy the cathedral’s light show, visit its small salt museum, and browse the gift shop with local artisan products made from salt and stone. Whether you're there for the art, history, or wonder, the experience is unforgettable.
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After visiting the Salt Cathedral, you'll head to a hidden gem: the only salt ovens that remain in Colombia, declared a national heritage site. Here, you'll step back in time as your guide explains how salt was traditionally extracted and processed long before the modern cathedral existed. You'll walk through the historic oven structures, see the tools and techniques used by past generations, and learn how this site played a key role in the region’s economy and culture. It's a rare chance to connect with Colombia's ancestral salt-making traditions, still visible in these preserved ovens. This part of the tour offers a quieter, more local perspective on Zipaquira’s salt history—far from the crowds and full of authentic stories passed down through the years.
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As part of your tour, you’ll visit Zipaquira’s only craft brewery, where tradition and creativity come together to produce unique, flavorful beers. During the visit, you’ll get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the brewing process and learn about the ingredients and techniques that make their beers special. Then, enjoy a guided beer tasting featuring a selection of their finest brews, all made right there on site. It’s the perfect chance to savor local flavors, discover new favorites, and unwind in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Whether you’re a beer enthusiast or just curious, this experience adds a fun and authentic twist to your day in Zipaquira.
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Plaza de los ComunerosA walking tour at the historical center of the town
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LOCAL GUIDE Zipaquirá PRIVATE TOUR - Salt Cathedral and Salt Oven
Bogotá, Colombia
$120
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!