Lake Guatavita, Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and Colonial Towns Tour Discount Tickets

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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.

Pickup Information

You'll be collected and dropped off to your Bogotá hotel or desired location

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral
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.
Duration: 240 mins
2. Laguna de Guatavita
Lake 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.
Duration: 180 mins

Inclusion

Private transportation

Zipaquirá Salt Mine Cathedral Tour

Entrance Fees

In-vehicle air conditioning

Guatavita Reserve Tour including Lake Guatavita

Bilingual Guide

Exclusion

Meals and drinks not mentioned in the plan

Experiences and Transportation not mentioned in the plan

Personal expenses and tips

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by BnB Colombia Tours

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