Skip the Line: Zipaquira Salt Cathedral Admission Ticket

Overview

The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá is a subterranean Roman Catholic Church built inside the tunnels of a salt mine situated 200 meters below sea level in a mountain close to the town of Zipaquirá. It is an exceedingly well-known destination in the region. The title 'Salt Cathedral' was given mainly for drawing tourists to it. This actively working church receives up to 3,000 visitors on Sundays. As it does not have any bishop, it does not hold official status as a cathedral within Catholicism.

What’s included

• Expert tour guide or audio-guided tour
• Wi-Fi access
• The Salmuera Museum
• Train ride to the exit
• View of the water mirror
• Trail of salt footprints
• Nucuma 3D short movie
• Guaranteed queue jumpers entry/admission to Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira

What’s Exclude

• Food and drinks
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

What To Expect

Visit: Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira, Carrera 6 Calle 1 Parque De La Sal, Zipaquira Colombia

The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá is a renowned and celebrated structure in Colombia, having earned its title as the First Wonder of the country due to its unique architecture found within an ancient salt mine. This attraction allows visitors to make a spiritual connection with nature while 180 meters underground. You will be astounded by the majestic work that this site has to offer – making it an unforgettable experience inside a mountain of salt.

This location can easily be reached from Bogotá in just 45 minutes by taxi.

Upon purchasing your admission ticket you will have access to the Salt Theme Park, enjoy a light show, watch a 3-D movie named Nucuma and participate in guided tours around the cathedral.

Duration: 3 hours

Visit: Plaza Ceremonial del Minero, Zipaquirá, Cundinamarca, Colombia

The Plaza del Minero is an expansive semicircle with 50 radius featuring 40 Palmas de Cera (wax palm trees) which symbolize the years that Old Cathedral was open for public use. These Wax Palms Trees are known nationwide as the National Tree of Colombia.

From Plaza del Minero you can admire two incredible works; one carved into stone showcasing indigenous people mining and another made out of steel titled Monumento al Minero created by master Alfredo Arújo Santoyo. This plaza leads up to the entrance tunnel of our beloved First Wonder of Colombia – Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá.

Duration: 15 minutes

Additional Information

• Wheelchair accessible
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• Minimum age is 4 years
• Face masks required for travelers in public areas
• Face masks required for guides in public areas
• Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
• Social distancing enforced throughout experience
• Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
• Guides required to regularly wash hands
• * The use of a mask is mandatory. * Visitors may be randomly selected to perform temperature control. * Hand-washing in the stations provided will be mandatory for all visitors. * It is essential to have at least 30 additional minutes to your visit in order to carry our this control process.
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Voucher Requirements

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Departure Time

Skip the Line: Zipaquira Salt Cathedral Admission Ticket
1/1/2023 - 6/18/2024

Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
We pick-up our clients anywhere within Bogotá city - hotels, hostels, Airbnb, vacation rentals, points of interest, and also at El Dorado International airport.

Airports

• Eldorado Airport, Bogota Colombia

Hotel Pickup

Yes

Return Details

Returns to original departure point