Salt Cathedral in Zipaquirá and City Tour in Bogotá in 1 Day

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180 meters underground is a place away from everyday life, which invites reflection, self-discovery, and internal encounters. With an architecture completely carved in salt and with different recreational activities that will make you live a unique experience the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá.nEnjoy this interesting tour of Zipaquirá visiting the Salt Cathedral and discovering the main squares of the colonial city. To start this tour we pick you up at 8:00 a.m., we pick you up at your hotel or place of preference and from there we take you to Zipaquirá and its famous Cathedral; Depending on traffic, the trip to Zipaquirá lasts between 60 and 90 minutes. During this journey you will have the opportunity to observe different places such as the north highway in the city of Bogotá, you will go through the Marroquín Castle and the town of Chía. We will accompany you to the entrance of the salt mine where the visit to the Cathedral begins. The tour is done through an audio guide that has 7 different languages ​​to choose from Spanish, English, Italian, German, French, Portuguese, and Mandarin. The tour inside the Salt Cathedral lasts around two hours and you will have the opportunity to visit: - NUCUMA Short Film: Short film that lasts approx. 15 min, in which you can see a summary of the geological formation of the salt deposit, exploitation levels, and the entire structure of the mine. - Light Show: It is the largest screen of led bulbs in the world underground, where you will hear and see the mythological history of our indigenous Muiscas. - Water Mirror: Generates an optical illusion for the salt crystals found in the water. - Huellas de Sal Walk: A tour of the historic center is carried out, with a guide and the most emblematic places of Zipaquirá are visualized, within this tour, you visit the Quevedo Zornoza Museum, where you will have knowledge about the cultural development of Zipaquirá, ancestral information ( indigenous people who lived), history of Zipaquirá, the generations who lived there, and lastly the life of Guillermo Quevedo Sornoza who was a teacher and influenced the life of Gabriel García Márquez when he studied at the Salle de Zipaquirá. When you return to the surface, you will enjoy a typical Colombian lunch in one of the best restaurants in Zipaquirá, you can make your choice between different traditionally prepared on fire, you can choose a dish with delicious meat prepared in the llanera or a vegetarian dish. After lunch from downtown Zipaquirá, we drive back to Bogotá to start our tour of the city. Learn about the recent history and real political situation in the country by visiting the historic center and getting a first impression of this huge city of color. Enjoy a walking tour of “La Candelaria” and visit the Simón Bolívar Square, the Presidential House, the Fernando Botero Museum, or the Gold Museum and discover the oldest square in Bogotá: “El Chorro de Quevedo”. Climb up to 3172m and capture in photos, the beautiful panoramic view of Bogotá from the top of Monserrate, Cerro de Monserrate, located east of the Colombian Capital District, is one of the most recognizable formations of the Bogotá savannah, as well as one of the symbols of the city. We will visit the craft stores so you can buy your best handmade products. El Chorro de Quevedo is the historical and cultural heart of the city. As the commercial activity of the city moved down the hill and towards the north, the colonial architecture could be kept almost intact. The historic center of Bogotá is one of the best-preserved in Latin America. El Chorro de Quevedo is currently a colorful place, full of magic and extraordinary beings that coexist with the bohemian atmosphere. You will visit the Botero Museum which has one of the most important international art collections that can be found in Latin America. Thanks to the donation made by Maestro Fernando Botero in 2000 to Banco de la República, the public can permanently access this important international art exhibition. You are going to live a unique experience at the Bogotá Gold Museum which has a beautiful sample of the important legend of El Dorado, a region in which gold was more abundant than water and that led daring adventurers to lose their minds and even life for him. The Muisca, Tairona, San Agustín, Tolima, Zenú, Nariño, Quimbaya, and Tierradentro tribes were characterized by their ability as great goldsmiths and to recognize humanity, many of their creations were admired regardless of the passage of time, venture with us to this beautiful visit. You will also enjoy a tour of a renowned emerald house, where the staff will be at your disposal to give you an accurate explanation about the sizes, shapes, treatments, and special formations of the emeralds. It is well known that our beautiful country is one of the main producers of emeralds worldwide, which is why you should not miss the opportunity to obtain one of these precious stones. You will find a wide variety of excellent quality products that fit your tastes and budget; all guaranteed and certified.