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Bogota · Cundinamarca · Colombia

Private: Salt Cathedral Of Zipaquirá And Village & Lake Guatavi

Starting From From $134.77 per person Current Project Expedition rate
10 Hours 4.15 / 5 0 reviews Easy activity level Private Single Day Tour Operated by Gran Colombia Tours
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The Experience

What your day looks like

Getting to know all about the Bogotá savanna just takes a good day trip a few kilometers north of Bogotá. Join us in this one for two visits to Zipaquirá and Guatavita, where you’ll learn about pre-colonial history, local traditions, and local ecosystems. Begin this day trip by visiting with us the fabulous Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá. Walkthrough its salty halls filled with catholic symbolism with one of our expert guides and learn their curious history. Then, come with us to New Guatavita, where you can learn of the curious history of the town and its ties to the legend of El Dorado. Follow this with lunch with an amazing view of the Tominé reservoir before venturing into Guatavita’s Natural Park. Here you’ll learn of the cultural significance of the lake and the characteristics of this peculiar ecosystem before heading back to Bogotá. Finally, rest your feet and take one visit around the quaint little town before heading back to Bogotá.

At a Glance

The experience, in brief

  • History of the Zipa empire and its salt mines
  • History of the construction of the Salt Cathedral
  • Guided tour of the Salt Cathedral and its religious symbolism
  • Retelling of the ancestral myths and legends of Lake Guatavita
  • Guided visit of the natural park
  • Visit the town of New Guatavita, its people and its history
  • A lesson of fauna and flora local
  • History of local indigenous folklore
Your Itinerary

Your day, step by step

Day 1

Bogota

Sightseeing at Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá.

Continued

Sesquile

Sightseeing at Lake Guatavita.

Before You Go

What to know before booking

Included

Tours Guide Hotel pick-up and drop-off Private transportation for your group Transport from Bogotá to Zipaquirá Entry to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Guided Tour Transport from Zipaquirá to Guatavita Entry to Guatavita Natural Park Guided visit of the Guatavita Natural Park Transport from Guatavita to Bogotá All-risks insurance

Not Included

Extra purchases Lunch

Meeting & Pickup

Pick-up at hotel/hostel in Bogota is included.

Planning Notes

Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business

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