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Full-Day Tour from Bogotá: Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lagoon

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Visit Colombia's First Wonder, the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá (180 meters underground), and the birthplace of the El Dorado legend, the Sacred Lagoon of Guatavita. A full-day tour (11-12 hours) that combines underground architecture, Muisca mysticism, and history, with door-to-door transportation from Bogotá.

What to expect

Pick up at Hotel/Hostel in Bogotá

Door-to-door pickup at your accommodation and transfer to the north of the city.

1 Hour
Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá

Guided tour 180m underground. Includes the Via Crucis, the dome, the Light Show, the Brine Museum, 3D movie and use of the audio guide.

2 Hours 30 Minutes
Historic Center of Zipaquirá and Lunch

Panoramic tour of the center of the town of Zipaquirá. Free time for lunch (lunch not included).

1 Hour 30 Minutes
Transfer to Guatavita

Travel to the area of the Sacred Lagoon.

1 Hour
Sacred Lagoon of Guatavita

Guided walk to the top of the lagoon. Explore the stories of the Muiscas and the legend of El Dorado.

3 Hours 30 Minutes
Return to Bogotá

Transfer back to Bogotá and drop off at your hotel/hostel.

3 Hours

What you should know

What to bring
  • Water or hydration (in a reusable bottle)
  • Comfortable shoes (for walking a total of 2.5 km)
  • Comfortable clothing (the temperature in the mine can be cool)
  • Identity document or passport
Not allowed
  • Wheelchairs, baby strollers (limited accessibility)
  • People with limited mobility
  • Single-use plastic (recommended)
  • Smoking inside the Cathedral or the Lagoon
Important information
  • Duration: 11 to 12 hours (Full Day)
  • Minimum Participants: 2 people

What is included

  • Private round-trip transportation (Hotel/Hostel pickup and drop-off)
  • Entrance to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá
  • Entrance to the Guatavita Lagoon Park
  • Audio guide in the mine (Spanish, English, French, Portuguese, Italian)
  • Guide/Driver + Bilingual Guide (for groups > 4)
  • Visit to the Cathedral (Light Show, Brine Museum, 3D Movie)
  • Tour of the Guatavita Lagoon
  • Panoramic tour of the historic center of Zipaquirá

What is not included

  • Lunch, drinks, food, or souvenirs
  • Extra tickets not specified
  • Exclusive guide (it is a shared tour)

Location

Bogotá: Bogotá, Colombia

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