Salt Mine Experience in Nemocón & Andrés Carne De Res

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Enjoy an afternoon night visiting two of the most famous places in Colombia. On this journey you will visit with us the Nemocón Salt Mine, we will pick you up at your hotel or place of preference at 2:00 pm and we will leave for the municipality of Nemocón, the journey can take approximately 60 to 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. Descend into an underground wonderland where salt is produced 196 feet (60 m) below the earth's surface. A private guide will accompany you to the Nemocón Salt Mines during a half-day educational tour to discover the history of the mines and their impressive brine mirrors. Once we had arrived at Nemocón, we will make our way into the mines with a private guide who will be eager to share the history of the extraction process. Inside the mine, glimpses of stalactites and stalagmites from another world are complemented by colorful atmospheric lighting. Be amazed as you head to a region where brine deposits have created a natural network of reflective mirrors. A place that captivates for its authenticity is the Nemocón Salt Mine, which is reached in thirty minutes from Zipaquirá. There, 80 m underground, travelers travel 1,600 m of tunnels through which between 1816 and 1968 approximately eight million tons of salt were extracted. The 28 brine mirrors, in which the salt rocks were dissolved, produce an impressive optical effect. In the chamber of the Chapel, there is a huge 1,300 kilogram stone sphere that symbolizes the world. Another attraction of great importance is the 1,600-kilogram salt crystal, carved in the shape of a heart in the 60's by the miner Miguel Sánchez. Stalactites and stalagmites are seen along the way and there is even an ecological trail, an auditorium, and a geology room. You will know the curiosities about the Nemocón salt mines and you will discover that the salt extraction industry dates back to 400 BC in this region of the world. You will see the filming location of the movie “Los 33”, which details the collapse in 2010 of a copper and gold mine in Chile, starring Antonio Banderas. We left Nemocón and arrived at the restaurant around 6:00 p.m. After a little sightseeing, it is time to enjoy a good meal and dance to the music in the famous Andrés Carne de Res Restaurant in Chía which was founded in June 1982, over the years it became an Atypical restaurant for its decoration the hanging objects, the picturesque illustrations, and the myths and stories that have emerged around it. It is inspired by Dante's Divine Comedy, its floors are themed in hell, earth, purgatory, and heaven. On each floor you will have a different experience so, you will have to go to live it. Here you will find renowned chefs who serve delicious typical Colombian dishes such as patacones with shredded meat, arepas in their different presentations, soups, ceviche, salads, and desserts. Really a very varied letter. And last but not least, The World 50 Best Latin America has topped the list. They have a really extensive menu with countless dishes, dishes, desserts, and drinks. On the menu, there are approximately 315 dishes that you can enjoy, without counting drinks and desserts. After a delicious meal, you can dance to the music of Colombian music with its different rhythms. Every night, the Andrés Carne de Res nightclub hosts various shows, with shows and live demonstrations of Latin dances such as salsa, merengue, or bachata. Returning to Bogotá, we will drop you off at your hotel or place of accommodation.