Salt Cathedral in Zipaquira The First Wonder of Colombia and City Tour in Bogota

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Duration:10 hours (approx.)
Location: Bogotá, Colombia

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Enjoy the first architectural wonder of Colombia: The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira, then discover Monserrate Located at 3,152 meters above sea level in the Eastern Hills, it can be reached on foot, by cable car, or funicular. Learn about the recent history and the real political situation of the country by visiting the historic center and enjoying a walking tour of "La Candelaria" and visit the Plaza Simon Bolivar, the Presidential House, the Fernando Botero Museum, or the Gold Museum of Bogota which has a beautiful display of the important legend of El Dorado. Surprise yourself with the oldest square in Bogota: "El Chorro de Quevedo" where you will find a colorful place with murals and graffiti, full of magic and extraordinary beings that coexist with the bohemian atmosphere, finally we take you to your hotel or place of accommodation.

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1. Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira
The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá has been declared the First Wonder of Colombia and is considered one of the most remarkable architectural and artistic constructions in Colombia. There you will find a monumental work born from the faith of the miners of that region, whose tour surprises at every step.
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Discover Monserrate, Located at 3,152 meters high in the Cerros Orientales, Monserrate is the most visited sacred place in Bogotá, in charge of guarding the city. It can be reached on foot, by cable car or funicular. Its Sanctuary of the Fallen Lord, of great religious value, is visited by thousands of Catholic pilgrims.
3. Plaza Del Chorro Del Quevedo
Let yourself be enveloped in the bohemian atmosphere of the Plaza del Chorro de Quevedo is one of the most important icons of the history of Bogota. It is the meeting place between the pre-Hispanic past and the founding myth of the city. El Chorro, as it is usually called, is one of the public spaces of greatest cultural and touristic interest in the Candelario neighborhood in downtown Bogota.
4. Plaza de Bolivar de Bogota
Enjoy the tour in the Plaza de Bolivar has been the center of the country's history. It was a public market and a bullfighting circus, among other things, and a wide variety of cultural and social events are still held there. This public space, which at Christmas time is decorated with thousands of colored lights, is framed by buildings such as the Liévano Palace, the National Capitol, and the Primada Cathedral.
5. Museo Botero del Banco de la Republica
Surprise yourself with the Museum of the great master painter and sculptor Fernando Botero, founded in 2000 thanks to a donation from the artist himself to the Banco de la República. It is one of the most important art spaces in the continent and houses pieces by the greatest artists in Western history.
6. Gold Museum (Museo del Oro)
Visit the museum has 34 thousand pieces of gold, all of the unparalleled beauty and unique historical value that indigenous cultures such as the Muisca and Tayrona used both in everyday life and in all kinds of sacred rituals. You will find the most wonderful pieces of art in the Gold Museum.

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Posted By : Allison_L
Camila was excellent. She gave us the full tour of the city, including this great fruit tasting experience. Very knowledgeable and friendly. We had a great time. Roberto was a great driver.
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Posted On : 2024-02-26 11:57:50

Posted By : Scenic28159669266
Camilla was a great guide and each site was fabulous. We were especially impressed with her guiding us through the wonderful Botero Museum. She is so knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The trip included a cable car to the top of the impressive Monserrate mountain facility and the magnificent Salt Cathedral and other sites in Bogota. The driver and Camila were kind and so helpful.
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Posted On : 2024-01-17 23:06:22

Posted By : Camper53258814579
The experience was spectacular and the service from Camila (guide) and Carlos (driver) I rate them a 10 and when I return to visit Colombia I will ask them to stay with them again, I recommend them to anyone who wants to get to know this place well. country.
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Posted On : 2023-11-06 21:52:20

Posted By : Discover63569396049
Very punctual pickup and excellent English-speaking tour guide. Also very flexible to accommodate itinerary changes.
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Posted On : 2023-10-30 18:32:46

Posted By : Regina_S
My daughter fell down some stairs night before the tour and sprained her ankle. I was going to leave her in the hotel the day of the tour. But Juliana, our tour guide, told us that Monserrate and the Salt Cathedral had wheelchairs and that she would help us. So my daughter was able to enjoy the day with us. It was not tool easy to wheel my daughter around in a wheelchair but Juliana was there to help us. What a trooper!!! Great service and we are so grateful that my daughter saw these places. We would not been able to do so without Juliana. She even helped us purchase a boot and crutches. So so grateful!! Will never forget you Juliana. The driver, Guilermo, was also fantastic. He would always check on my daughter. These two were so thoughtful. Cannot ask for anything more.
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Posted On : 2023-10-04 16:02:25

Posted By : Janelle_B
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. He took great care of us, and the driver did a great job moving us around to see the different sites.
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Posted On : 2023-06-09 16:59:48

Posted By : stanley_s
The tour guide was pleasant but difficult to understand. We understood half of what she said which wasn’t much. The driver was excellent.
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Posted On : 2023-04-17 22:30:46

Posted By : Maddy L
The Salt Cathedral was an incredible experience
We went independently on public transport from Bogota ( 4 buses) and purchased our ticket on the day at the site.The audio guide was informative and easy to operate.We spent at 2 hours exploring the cathedral.Afterwards we spent time in the pretty traditional town of Zipaquira where there are lots of places to eat and drink.
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Posted On : 2023-02-03 14:18:41

Posted By : Jon_R
This tour included the Salt Cathedral, Mount Monserrate, La Candelaria, Gold Museum, and traditional Colombian lunch. The driver and tour guide, Emilio and Esteban were prompt for pickup and very knowledgeable about the history and tradition of Bogota and Colombia. This tour was the most inclusive of the tours that I found on the website. My wife and I only had one day and this was the most accommodating tour for our limited time. The individual attractions speak for themselves and should most definitely be experienced while in Bogota. If you are lucky, you may get Emilio and Esteban to accompany you. My wife loved that Esteban was more than willing to help with her Spanish as a second language. He is also fluent in English as well.
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Posted On : 2023-01-28 15:26:13

Posted By : robertlawrence_n
the gold museum and place Bolivar were special but the most amazing
part of the day was the salt cathedral many other parts of the day were memorable such as the lunch before the salt cathedral and the market on 7th avenue. the funicular at monseratt was also special with great view of the city All day the guide worked hard to be sure i had a good experience the driver had lots of traffic to deal with and does his job well. this was a lot to see in one day but that was what i was looking. for many people might want to split this into two days.
Thank you Larry
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Posted On : 2023-01-26 14:35:20