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TOUR FROM BOGOTA TO THE SALT CATHEDRAL OF ZIPAQUIRA AND THE GUATAVITA LAGOON 

1 Tour Code: ZIPAQUIRA AND GUATAVITA

¿ Why is this tour interesting?

This tour is offered every day ecxept on monday due to the Park Guatavita is close. It is a marvelous journey through the north part of Bogota, in whih you will meet the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira, formerly depicted, plus the beautiful Lagoon of Guatavita. 

The Salt Cathedral in Zipaquira is one of the 7 wonders in Colombia; if you are in Bogotá you can't miss this marvelous piece of architecture. A huge underground cathedral. This magic and spiritual place will be unforgettable for you and your close ones. The tour is designed in a way in which you can go in the morning and come back to Bogota at noon.

The Lagoon of Guatavita is a sacred lagoon for the Chibchas aborigens. The legend of El Dorado has its origin in the ryth through wich the Zipa (Chibchas' chief) submerged in this lagoon with his body covered with glod dust, sticked with honey, meanwhile offering beautiful gold pieces to the god of the lagoon. Many of the pieces showed at the current Gold Museum were found in this place. The Guatavita Lagoon is located in a Natural Park and it has a shocking nature.

During the tour you will be able to see important landmarks such as Puente del Común and the spectacular sightseeing of Bogota from the mountains of La Calera, where you will take beautiful pictures of the urban landscape. We will have a delicious snack break, since the Bogota Sabana is the perfect place to taste the famous pandeyucas and almojabanas accompanied by a terrific Chocolate Santafereño.

¿When does it take place?: This tour that combines Zipaquira and Guatavita takes place on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

¿How long does it take?: The departure time is approximately at 8:30, the exact time varies depending o where you need us to pick you up. The return to Bogota is approximately at 6:30 pm. The exact time of arrival varies according to the plce you need us to drop you off in the city.

What does the price include? The price include:

  • Pick up in the morning where you request it

  • Guide (Spanish, English, other languages upon request)

  • Snack

  • Lunch

  • Entrance ticket to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira.

  • Entrance ticket to the Natural Park where the Guatavita Lagoon is located

  • Tour journey on both ways, stopping by at some places of interest.

How much does it cost?

Our idea is to allow you to meet the Bogota Sabana and its greatest attractions in a pleasant, efficient and cheap way. Therefore our rates include the entrance tickets, the guide, the transfers and our guides' proffesionalism for an excellent price. This price varies according to the number of people booking the tour. So if you go accompanied your tour price is going to be much smaller!

Number of people

Price per person in Colombian pesos

Price per person in Dollars USD
1 Tour disponible en categoría VIP
2 200.000 Pesos 100 USD
3 170.000 Pesos 85 USD
4-7 140.000 Pesos 70 USD
8-11 130.000 Pesos 75 USD
12-15 120.000 Pesos 60 USD
16-17 110.000 Pesos 65 USD
18-19 100.000 Pesos 50 USD
20 ó más Contact us and we will send you a quote.

 

¿How Do I book this tour?

Just call us to our Call center or fill out the following form:

ZIPAQUIRA´S SALT CATHEDRAL & GUATAVITA TOUR BOOKING FORM

INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR TOUR

1.Tour code.

3. Number of people going to the tour                     
2. Tour starting Date                      4. Language for your tour                   
5. Name and Last Name of each person going to the tour, separate each person with ",".   Please write in Capitol letters the family Name to difference it of the First Name

Example: John SMITH, Mary BROWN.

 

6 Place where you want to be picked up. Address and name of the place in Bogotá

 

In order to be able to contact you, we kindly need your following information:

7. Name of the contact person for this tour 

 

8. Email  of that person:

 

9.Phone number and mobile number to reach that person:                   

All the information that you provide is confidential and it will be used only for this tour.