Tour to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá

Visiting the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá is one of the must-do activities to do in Bogotá. Its historical, architectural and tourist importance makes it one of the most visited in Colombia and not for just any reason since it has to do with it truly being a work of art and modern engineering.

The Tour to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá from Bogotá has two meeting points for beginning the activity: the first in the city center at 7:45 am, and the second one in 93 Park (Northern Zone) at 8:30 am. During the tour, you will hear the history and interesting information about the Cathedral. Among the amazing facts about his place, the visual effects will allow you to see the details in the salt and marble sculptures. Furthermore, you will discover that despite the fact that the Cathedral was built with components of Catholicism so that the minors labor would be blessed, its transcendence goes beyond this religious fact.

The Cathedral is located in the Salt Park. After going around the beautiful Andean landscapes that surround Bogotá, you will arrive at this magnificent architectural treasure and with some audio guides that narrate more details about the Cathedral, you will descend 180 meters underground to witness this incredible place that represents an important part of the legacy of the indigenous Muisca culture.

This excursion to the Salt Cathedral also includes a guided tour through the historical district of Zipaquirá, one of the most beautiful places of Bogotá’s surroundings.

Take advantage of your trip to Bogotá to visit the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá and surprise yourself with this work of art built underground, in one of the most important centers for salt mining in Colombia. Reserve quickly and safefly with Colombia4u!

• The tour is available in English and Spanish. For other languages, please get in touch with our Customer Service team.


• Transfer policy: a meeting point will be assigned to the travels and from there the tour will be made on board a vehicle where the driver guide is bilingual. At 7:45 am the first group will meet at the "Eje Ambiental" (located at the center of Bogotá) and at 8:30 am the second group will be picked up at 93 Park. The exact location will be given to each passenger upon purchase.


• The tour ends in 93 Park, where the passengers can have lunch.


• We recommend taking comfortable shoes for irregular terrain and floors.


• Bear in mind that the Cathedral is located 180 meters underground, which means it may not be appropriate for people with claustrophobia or with cardiac problems or respiratory problems. To see the complete security guidelines for the Cathedral click here.