Guatavita Lake & Salt Cathedral Private Tour: Adventure Underground and Discover El Dorado's Legend
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Embark on a private tour to Guatavita Lake and the Salt Cathedral, where you'll uncover the legend of El Dorado and explore an underground Roman Catholic church carved out of salt. Relax at the Desal Spa and admire the colonial architecture of Zipaquirá.
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Laguna de Guatavita - Admire the awe-spinning landscapes of the Guatavita Lagoon alongside an indigenous guide to understand the mystical rites and beliefs that shaped the Muisca Cosmogony & inspired the “El Dorado” legend.
  • Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira - Immerse into the mountain’s depths in a guided tour at the Salt Cathedral. Join us to live this incredible experience 180 meters (590 ft.) below the surface. Skip the lines with our Green Trails pre-bought Tickets.
  • Desal - Stimulate your senses with a spa & wellness ritual at the Desal Spa, located at the bottom of the salt mine. Be delighted by this incredible experience next to a glass of wine, cheese & fruit while relaxing at the Salt Trail. *Optional
  • Plaza de los Comuneros - Discover the heritage of colonial & republican architecture on a guided walking tour in the Zipaquirá old town. Visit the “Plaza Mayor de Zipaquirá,” the Train Station & Esperanza Park.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Entrance Fees
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Travel Insurance
What's Not Included
  • Non-specified meals, drinks, beverages & attractions
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Unfold the intriguing tale of El Dorado. This myth was perpetuated by Spanish invaders consumed with the allure of gold. They enticed explorers to journey to America with tales of a golden city, attracting a host of mercenaries to The Nueva Granada.

As we continue our adventure, 60 km north of Bogota, the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá draws you into the heart of the mountains. Marvel at the Roman Catholic Church, carved and constructed by salt miners 200 Mts beneath a halite mountain, a testament to Christian dedication.

Take a moment to relax from your day-to-day stresses with a peaceful spa and relaxation session at the breathtaking Desal Spa, situated at the base of the salt mine. Relish in the mist of soil minerals and a clean ambiance that complements the salt rituals, aromatherapy, and excellent care from wellness professionals in an entirely natural setting. (optional)

End the day with a leisurely stroll along the cobblestone streets of Zipaquirá and appreciate the Spanish influence in the stunning Colonial buildings scattered around the city square.

Location
Laguna de Guatavita
Km 15, Via Guatavita-Sesquile
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Marin94901
Nov 7, 2019
Spectacular in Every Way! - Green Trails is perhaps the most professional service-oriented tour company I have every worked with. The Jose Otalora is incredibly responsive and customer satisfaction is his number one priority. That being said, our day at Lake Guatavita and the Zipaquira Salt Cathedral exceeded our expectations in every way. Our tour guide Julio was sensational. His English is perfect. Julio is smart, friendly , collaborative and happily goes the extra mile. Lake Guatavita was magic. We were fortunate to have a Muisca local guide and Julio translated. The story of El Dorado was brought to life and made us appreciate the important role of the Lake in this culture. The Zipaquira Salt Cathedral was beautiful and fascinating. Julio generously gave us a private tour so we did not need the Audi guide and we believe had a much richer experience. We lunched at a local restaurant in Zipaquira..excellent. An amazing day. Go with Green Trails. You will be happy you did!
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