Visit to the Guatavita Lagoon and the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá
This plan is an excellent combination of mystical and unique experiences in the world. You will start the tour with a visit to the Guatavita Lagoon, a sacred site for the Muisca culture and a place that inspires the Legend of El Dorado. Afterwards, you will cross the savannah and arrive at the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, the first wonder of Colombia. With its impressive architecture completely carved out of salt, this underground temple will give you an astonishing experience as you visit the world's largest virtual reality theater, reflecting pool and underground cross.
Departure place
With start time 7:00 am -Candelaria, Calle 16 #4-3 in front of Juan Valdez Café (first point), find a driver with a red jacket With starting time 8:00 am - Parque de la 93 . Carrera 11a # 93a-10 in front of café Juan Valdez (8am, second point), find a driver with a red jacket
Duration: 11-13 hours
Days of operation: Tuesday to Sunday
Itinerary
Day 1
Guatavita Lagoon and Salt Cathedral
Tour start time: 7:00 AM or 8:00 AM
We pick you up at the points described at the stipulated times and from there we leave for the Guatavita Lagoon.
We will visit and take the tour (2 hours) through the Gautavita Lagoon, a place with a lot of nature.
We will go to Zipaquirá, where we will stop for lunch.
Visit to the Salt Cathedral (2 hours).
Return to Bogotá.
Includes
Round trip transportation (driver in Spanish)
Bilingual coordinator (Spanish and English)
Attraction tickets
medical assistance card
Free time for lunch (1h)
Not included
Lunch (not included)
Tips
Activities
Cultural visits (included)
Guided visits (included)
Historical visits (included)
Notes
Be punctual on points
At each of the points find a driver with a red jacket
BASIC RATE INCLUDES:
Entrance to the salt cathedral
Audioguide
3D short film
Water mirror
Projection mapping
Art exhibition
Hike
brine museum
Departure train
RECOMMENDATIONS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Bring clothing for cold or rain and comfortable shoes.
Medium physical level is required for the hike in Guatavita (not suitable for wheelchairs, cars or people with physical disabilities). Please note that the hike includes 152 stairs to reach a height of 3,100 meters above sea level.
This tour begins and ends at Parque de la 93, the Candelaria stop is a benefit that we provide for those people who stay in the historic center.
Arrival times for this tour depend on city traffic.
Seats are assigned in order of arrival, if you have any special conditions or requirements, please notify us before the tour.
This tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
At the moment, the Guatavita lagoon does not have guides in English, you can take the tour in Spanish.