Private guided tour to the salt cathedral of Zipaquira
Explore the fascinating salt cathedral of Zipaquira on this half day private tour. Accompanied by your guide, head underground following a series of tunnels to explore the impressive construction of this unique cathedral, still used today to worship.
Area
Bogota & surrounds
Type
Community & Culture
Who
Adults
Teens
Difficulty
Leisurely
Duration
Half Day
You will be met by your private guide and driven approximately 1 hour 30 minutes north from Bogota, through the flower cultivation region, before arriving at the amazing underground salt cathedral of Zipaquira. The cathedral is an amazing feat of engineering and a very unique place to visit. Vast underground tunnels lead past the 14 stations of the cross, to a large dome, a huge cross and finally three naves, with the central altar forming an impressive finale.
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