Guatavita & Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá Tour

Embark on a journey to explore two enchanting destinations just outside Bogotá. Lake Guatavita and the renowned Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá are waiting for your visit!

Tour to Guatavita & Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá

Around the designated time, we’ll collect you from your accommodation, initiating our trip northward from Bogotá. After approximately 2 to 2.5 hours of travel, we will reach the picturesque town of Guatavita.

We will embark on a scenic 20 to 30-minute stroll through this lovely town, home to the stunning Guatavita Lagoon. Accompanied by a Spanish-speaking guide, you will enjoy a 2-hour hiking experience. This natural haven is affectionately recognized as the site of offerings made by Indigenous Peoples in reverence to Chie, the goddess of water. Additionally, it's linked to the legendary tale of El Dorado!

Following our exploration of the lagoon, we will spend approximately 1 to 1.5 hours traveling northwest to the town of Zipaquirá. Upon arrival, you will have 1 hour to enjoy your lunch.

Once everyone has gathered again, you'll be granted 2 hours to explore the remarkable Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá equipped with an audio guide in English. This remarkable structure, located 590 feet (180 meters) beneath the earth's surface in the area's salt mines, has been in operation since 1801, thanks to local mining efforts.

At the conclusion of our visit, we will board the vehicle and commence our return to the original departure point. The journey back to Bogotá will take about 1.5 to 2 hours.

Available Tour Options

During your reservation, you can select from two different packages:

• Tour without tickets: this option provides an English-speaking driver during your transfers. Please be aware that you will need to purchase your own tickets to participate in the activities.
• Tour with tickets: by opting for this package, you will not only receive the benefits highlighted above but also include admission to the Guatavita Lagoon, along with an English-speaking guide for the 2-hour lagoon walk, and entry to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá. The visit inside the Cathedral will be facilitated with an audio guide in English.

Schedule & Pickup Locations

This day tour features pickup from hotels in Bogotá, specifically in the neighborhoods of Candelaria, Chapinero, and Parque de la 93. Collection will occur approximately between 6:45 am and 7:55 am.

If your hotel is outside of these specified areas, please make your way to one of the following meeting points in Bogotá:

• In front of the Juan Valdez café located in La Candelaria neighborhood at 7 am
• Near Parque de la 93 at 8 am

Note: Timings may be subject to change based on traffic conditions or unforeseen factors.

Individual Excursions

If your schedule does not permit both activities in one day or if you prefer to focus on a single experience, you can opt to book the excursion to Guatavita or to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá separately. The choice is entirely yours!