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Cathedral of salt of Zipaquira (Catedral de Sal Zipaquira)


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 56 attractions in Bogota
Traveller Description: Follow the stages of Christ beneath the earth on your journey to a Cathedral of magic and wonder inside Colombia's Catedral De Sal a Zipaquira. This... more »
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Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest, Religious site
Address: Carrera 7 No 3-63 of 206 Bogota
Colombia
Tel: 57 1 8529890
Fax: 57 1 8512596

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28 Nov 2009

A visit to this natural wonder is a must. And dont miss the video about the construction of the mine. Very well done. more

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1 of 5 stars
California
22 Nov 2009

There is so much more to see in Bogota, I don't know why anyone would waste their time at this tourist stop. You take an hour-long tour through a mine that has been made into a church, seemingly for tourists to look at. It's a ways out of Bogota, so expect to pay a driver, plus admission for a rather... more

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5 of 5 stars
Staten Island, NY
16 Sep 2009

I love Colombia, country is so beautifull and people are very friendly and there is no danger there. The Salt Mine is awsome. Another Salt Mine like that is located in Wieliczka, Poland. more

6 Mar 2009

Just outside of Bogota this is a great place, amazing that it is all salt inside, the stations of the cross are very symbolic and surprisingly moving. It's almost otherworldly in there and if you are lucky to go before any big groups you may even hear the sound of Gregorian chanting echoing about. Impressive site. more

4 Dec 2008

The Salt Cathedral was an awesome experience. My husband and I were there several weeks ago with a group from the United States (Christian Motorcyclists Association). We were blessed with an English speaking guide - very knowledgeable and friendly. It was so neat to see all the carvings and sculptures and the huge cross cut out in the main section.... more

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5 of 5 stars
Dallas, Texas
15 Aug 2008
2
people found this review helpful

We went to the Catedral de Sal Zipquira as a half day tour which booked thru www.destionobogota.com. You can spend a half day outside Bogota and be amazing with how well they built as a church inside salt mine. The lady tour guide is very knowledgeable and gave us so much details of all the rooms inside...this is a great... more

1 Jun 2008
1
person found this review helpful

It took a bit to get out to the cathedral but once there (two long bus rides, endless hiking up hills and stairs), it was well worth the effort. We were able to get an English speaking guide, who explained the stations of the cross on the first level, then the views of the spaces on the second and third... more

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5 of 5 stars
Santa Fe, New Mexico
28 Dec 2007
3
people found this review helpful

Located about an hour away from Bogota, this place is truly spectacular. The caverns are really extensive, expect to spend at least 2 hours exploring - there are guides to explain the different areas and tell the history. If you are into indigenous artifacts there is a museum just down the hill that is stuffed with pottery, etc. more

Colombia
8 Jun 2005
5
people found this review helpful

This was very fun. While I was in Colombia for a couple years I was never in danger. I recommend everybody go there. more

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4 of 5 stars
Lasne, Belgium
24 Oct 2009

à 35 km au nord de Bogota (une bonne heure en voiture), cette mine de sel encore en activité reçoit... more

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Cathedral of salt of Zipaquira (Catedral de Sal Zipaquira) Address

Carrera 7 No 3-63 of 206, Bogota, Colombia
Tel: 57 1 8529890 Fax: 57 1 8512596