Private service with Spanish-speaking driver and English-speaking tour guide. Today’s tour starts with a panoramic drive to Zipaquirá, Colombia’s salt mining capital at just under 50km north of Bogotá. Zipaquirá is famous for its Salt Cathedral, which was carved inside an active salt mine formed 250 million years ago, and is home to the largest ever underground cross. This is a popular tourist destination as well as a place of pilgrimage for the local community. After visiting the Salt Cathedral, take a quick view of Zipaquirá’s old town, and return to Bogotá, to visit La Candelaria, Bogotá’s colonial centre. Enjoy a stroll around Plaza de Bolivar, Bogotá’s main square, flanked by prominent colonial and Republican-era landmarks like the Cathedral, the Congress Palace, the Cardinal’s Palace, the colonial churches of El Sagrario and San Agustin, the Independence House, the Palace of Justice and the City Hall. After La Candelaria, head east to Monserrate Hill, for exceptional panoramic views of Bogotá. Continue to visit Bogotá’s Gold Museum, world’s largest collections of pre-Columbian gold, and a “must-see” when travelling to Colombia. The tour ends with a visit to Botero’s Museum. The works on display are all donated by Fernando Botero, Colombia’s most famous contemporary artist. His work is well-known for large, exaggeratedly voluminous figures. In addition to his work, his personal art collection is also exhibited. Lunch is included during the tour at a local restaurant with a set menu. Notes: Zipaquirá’s Salt Cathedral is not recommended for people who might be claustrophobic. The Gold Museum is closed on Mondays and Botero Museum is closed on Tuesdays. Also, please bear in mind when visiting churches and similar, women should not wear shorts or miniskirts and men should not wear shorts. Lunch is included during the tour at a local restaurant with a set menu.
Mina de sal en Zipaquirá