Guatavita & Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá Tour

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

Guatavita & Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá Tour

This tour departs from your chosen meeting point in Bogotá. After a 2-2.5 hour journey, you will arrive at Guatavita. A 20 to 30-minute route will guide you through this town, home to Guatavita Lagoon, where a 2-hour walk with a Spanish-speaking guide will take place. This area is historically significant for Indigenous Peoples’ offerings to Chie, the goddess of water, and is linked to the El Dorado legend.

After the lake visit, travel for 1 to 1.5 hours northwest to Zipaquirá, where you will have 1 hour free for lunch. Following this, enjoy 2 hours to explore the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá using an English audio guide. This impressive structure is located 590 feet (180 meters) deep in salt mines, active since 1801.

After the tour, return to Bogotá with a journey of 1.5 to 2 hours.

Important

The tour includes a Spanish-speaking driver and guide during the lagoon walk, while the Salt Cathedral visit will utilize an English audio guide.

Schedule & Meeting Points

Pickup is available at the following locations:

In front of the Juan Valdez coffee shop in the Candelaria neighborhood at 7 amNear Parque de La 93 at 8 am

You may select your preferred pickup point when booking. Note that pickup times may vary due to traffic or other factors.

Separate Excursions

If you prefer to visit only one location or have limited time, you can book excursions to Guatavita or the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá separately.