Guatavita & Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá Tour

Discover two magical places with this combo tour from Bogotá: Lake Guatavita and the famous Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá await!

Guatavita & Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá Tour

Your tour begins with pickup from a chosen meeting point in Bogotá, followed by a journey of 2-2.5 hours to the town of Guatavita. After a 20 to 30-minute walk around this area, join a 2-hour guided tour in Spanish of the picturesque Guatavita Lagoon, known for its significance to Indigenous Peoples and the legend of El Dorado.

Following the lake visit, travel for 1 to 1.5 hours to Zipaquirá, where you will have 1 hour for lunch. After regrouping, you will have 2 hours to explore the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá using an English audio guide. This church is located 590 feet (180 meters) deep in the salt mines, which have been operational since 1801.

Finally, you will return to Bogotá, with the journey lasting approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.

Important

This tour includes a Spanish-speaking driver for transfers and a Spanish-speaking guide for the 2-hour walk around Guatavita Lagoon. The visit inside the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá will be facilitated with an English audio guide.

Schedule & Meeting Points

Pickup occurs at the following times and locations in Bogotá:

Juan Valdez coffee shop in the Candelaria neighborhood at 7 amParque de La 93 at 8 am

You can choose your preferred meeting point when booking. Pickup times may vary due to traffic or other circumstances.

Separate Excursions

If time is limited, individual excursions to Guatavita or the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá can be booked separately.