Private Tour Cathedral Sal Zipaquira and Laguna Guatavita
Description
This tour is unique, it shows you in a single tour the majesty of underground architecture, the magic and mysticism of our ancestral cultures around the Colombian capital, you will always do it in the company of one of our expert guides. The tour begins in the only cathedral built underground in the world, located up to 180 meters below the ground, it is an impressive mega structure where the ingenuity to build a mine of this magnitude is spectacularly combined with the artistic vision of the Christian Stations of the Cross and the construction of a religious temple that integrates a great work of sculpture and lighting. We will continue the tour traveling towards a hidden treasure among the native nature of the Bogotá savannah. At the highest point, in the middle of the mountains, is the sacred lagoon of Guatavita, the place where an ancient legend was born: El Dorado.
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Itinerary
This unique tour that shows you in a single tour the majesty of underground architecture and the magic and mysticism of our ancestral cultures around the Colombian capital, you will always do it in the company of one of our expert guides. The tour begins in the only cathedral built underground in the world, located up to 180 m below the ground, it is an impressive mega structure where the ingenuity to build a mine of this magnitude is spectacularly combined with the artistic vision of the Christian Stations of the Cross and the construction of a religious temple that integrates a great work of sculpture and lighting. Ancient civilizations settled around the city of Bogotá, and a legend that has transcended time originates from one of them: El Dorado. An important part of the pieces built in pure gold from this culture is found in the Gold Museum in Bogotá. You can choose whether to have lunch in Guatavita or Zipaquirá.
The tour begins in the only cathedral built underground in the world, located up to 180 m below the ground, it is an impressive mega structure where the ingenuity to build a mine of this magnitude is spectacularly combined with the artistic vision of the Christian Stations of the Cross and the construction of a religious temple that integrates a great work of sculpture and lighting. The entire cathedral is built under the largest salt rock deposit in the world.
You will visit the unique town of Guatavita in the vehicle, but you will really know its "new version", since the "original" was flooded to be rebuilt, this fantastic story will be told by one of our expert guides while you walk and contemplate its cobbled streets. and colonial buildings.
We will continue the tour traveling towards a hidden treasure among the native nature of the Bogotá savannah, in the middle of its mountains and its vegetation, at the highest point in the middle of the mountains you will find the sacred lagoon of Guatavita, a site that became legendary thanks to the gold offerings made by the Muisca culture, a pre-Columbian population of which you will hear more during our journey.
Finally, on the way back you can enjoy the amazing view that the Tominé reservoir leaves us.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Each passenger will be picked up at the mutually agreed place, the necessary transfers for each tour, and will be taken back to the starting point origin or, where appropriate, the place to be agreed.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(45)
This was an exceptional experience, from the pickup to the drop-off at the hotel. At all times, Jhovanny and Christian were very kind, respectful, and attentive. They truly demonstrated a wealth of knowledge at both locations: the Sacred Lagoon of the Cacique of the Muyskas community of Guatavita and the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá. I highly recommend their guidance and the narrative they provide about these places.
We had a very good experience with this private tour to the Salt Cathedral in Zipaquirá. From the very beginning, our guide, German, was impeccable: extremely punctual and a very careful and safe driver. The tour started with a tour of the historic center of Zipaquirá before going to the Cathedral. After visiting the Cathedral, we went to a local restaurant where we had the opportunity to taste delicious traditional Colombian food. The tour was very good and the fact of being private made all the difference for us to do things at our own pace. We recommend!
From the purchase experience, Nomadas team was very attentive to put together a special tour as we could not climb Guatavita lagoon, so we did something specially built for our interests and possibilities. Guide Laura was excellent: knowledge and very careful during the tour to make the best experience and get the most for the whole time. Absolutely recommended!
Wonderful experience with David and Javier. Tremendously helpful is, with details and wonderful fulfillment of agenda. Warm attention and above all adequate to know Guatavita and the Cathedral of Salt of Zipaquirá. Thank you so much and 100% recommended.
I thank David and Javier for the support and their time, I loved the place and also as I explain David left me a nice experience.
Amazing! Went into the experience expecting something very different and was blown away with both experiences. Andrea our guide was fantastic. Friendly, informative, knew when to provide time to just reflect and enjoy. Such a fantastic guide. Couldn’t recommend this experience more. Two distinct experiences but both absolutely breathtaking.
Our private tour to Laguna Guatavita and Cathedral Sal Zipaquirá was terrific. Our guide, David, from Nomadas Colombia Travel, is a wonderful storyteller, and he provided a great explanation of the sites. He is kind and patient too. David knew the good spots for eating, including a stop for arepas and fresh hot corn on the cob, which tasted like popcorn. His driver was lovely too. Highly recommend.
What a joy to read your review, thank you so much! 🩷 We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the tour to Guatavita Lagoon and the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá so much. David is an exceptional guide, passionate about sharing the stories and flavors of Colombia, and we love knowing that his company made the experience even more special. 😊 Thank you for recommending Nómadas Colombia Travel. We hope to welcome you back soon to continue exploring the most magical corners of our country together! ✨
Beautiful experience... definitely to try! I would like to thank both Luis Miguel our guide for explaining and accompanying us on this beautiful day... super nice and helpful with us and then thank Alexander our great driver! Super Top Day!
Grazie mille per aver condiviso la tua esperienza! 💙 Siamo orgogliosi di sapere che Luis Miguel e Alexander hanno reso il tuo tour della Cattedrale di Sale e della Laguna di Guatavita una giornata così speciale, ricca di gentilezza, servizio eccellente e momenti memorabili. È un onore per noi mostrare questi tesori colombiani unici attraverso il lavoro appassionato del nostro team. ✨😊
The whole day was great. David is a great guide, very knowledgeable and his English is excellent. Alex is an excellent and careful driver. Both David and Alex are kind, considerate and funny. And the Colombian bbq joint they took me to for lunch was great. Try the Verdi. You won’t regret it.
What a joy to read your review! 😊✨ We're thrilled to hear you had a great day exploring the Salt Cathedral and Laguna Guatavita with David and Alex. 💚 They're a wonderful team, and we're glad their kindness, knowledge, and positive energy made your tour such a special experience. 🧡 Thank you for recommending us and letting us be part of your adventure in Colombia. 🩷 We look forward to seeing you again with more unforgettable experiences!
I just completed a great tour to the Zipaquira Salt Cathedral. David was a great guide, very knowledgeable and his English is excellent. Alex is a very good driver. He was careful and efficient and very polite.
Thank you so much for your comment! 😊✨ We're glad to hear you had a fantastic tour of the Salt Cathedral and that you enjoyed every moment of it. 🩷 David will be happy to know you appreciated his knowledge and English, and Alex will definitely appreciate your words about his guidance and kindness. 💚 Thank you for choosing Nómadas Tours for this special experience. 🧡 We look forward to seeing you with open arms for future adventures in Bogotá! 💙
