Learn about the history of salt mining on a day trip from Bogotá. Visit the historical Nemocón mines, enjoy a typical lunch, and then visit the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral.

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Duration 8 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: Spanish, English, French
Audio guide included: French, Portuguese, Spanish, English
Private group

Highlights

Drive across the beautiful savanna of Bogotá
Learn how salt is extracted at the Nemocón Mine
Explore the colonial city of Zipaquirá
Visit the amazing Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral

Full description

Benefit from pickup at your hotel in Bogotá, and then travel to the salt mines of Nemocón 65 kilometers from the city center. Get stunning views of the beautiful landscape before arrival. Then, take a tour of the salt mine tunnels and discover what is felt like to work 60 meters below ground. Learn about the history of salt and how it is extracted as you marvel at the optical effects of the mirrors of brine. See where the movie Los 33 was filmed before lunch in the colonial city of Zipaquirá. Next, visit one of the most artistic achievements of Colombian architecture on a tour of the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, built within the tunnels of a salt mine.

Includes

Entrance fees
Lunch
Bilingual guide in the salt mine
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities (optional)

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments
People with claustrophobia
People with heart problems
Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You must bring your own headphones
You must fill out a travel information form

Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

Pets

Know before you go

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
The duration of the transfers is approximate and will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
This tour operates in all weather conditions. Please dress appropriately
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

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4.7 /5

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Both the driver and the person who organized the tickets and food are very cute. We loved meeting them, very professional and above all good people. Recommended 100%. Consider that the hours set by the tour (8 hours) do not include the transfer time from the hotel and back as it varies due to traffic.

August 21, 2021

November 22, 2021

At this point I would like to mention Cindy Bibiana. She was a great tour guide and provided us with a lot of background information about Bogota and Colombia. Her good English also contributed to the fact that it was an all-round successful, very nice day.

October 25, 2021

From Bogotá: Nemocón Mine and Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Tour

From Bogotá: Nemocón Mine and Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Tour

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