Nature in the Guatavita Lagoon and Culture in the Salt Cathedral

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Chia: Chía in the Chibcha language translates to moon, the divinity of the Muiscas. It is a municipality located in the department of Cundinamarca, being one of the closest municipalities to the capital of Colombia, its importance in history lies in the fact that it was the cradle of the Chibcha kingdom, and it belonged to the Zipa territories. Zipaquira: The original name of the indigenous people was Chicaquicha, which means "Foot of the Zipa." The indigenous population settled in the point called today. The founding of Zipaquirá was on July 18, 1600, by Luis Henriquez. It is the second-largest and most populated municipality in the province. Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira: The Salt Cathedral is an enclosure built inside the salt mines of Zipaquirá, in the department of Cundinamarca, Colombia. Municipality of guatavita: A long time ago, before the conquerors arrived in the country of the Muiscas, the inhabitants of the Guatavita region, east of the Bogotá savanna, worshiped a princess who, on full moon nights, came out of the depths of the city. Lagoon and walked on the waters in the middle of the thick mist. 180 meters underground is a place away from everyday life, which invites reflection, self-discovery, and internal encounters. An architecture completely carved in salt and with different recreational activities that will give you a unique experience at the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá. Enjoy this interesting tour of Zipaquirá visiting the Salt Cathedral and discovering the main squares of the colonial city.