
Cultural-Historical
Name:Zipaquira Salt Cathedral***
Description:['\n',
, Zipaquiraâs attractive Spanish Colonial center, built with the wealth of the massive nearby salt mines, was founded in the 1760s some 50km (31mi) north of the Colombian capital. Today the âCity of Salt,â replete with quaint cafes and souvenir shops, is Bogotaâs most popular day tripâyou can even make it in an antique steam train.,
You are here to see the famed Zipaquira Salt Cathedral, considered one of Colombiaâs âSeven Wondersâ and its architectural crown jewel. Climb to the Parque de Sal (âSalt Parkâ), just southeast of downtown, to enjoy the Plaza of the Minersâ great views and evocative art. From here, youâll begin your journey 180m (590ft) into the heart of an enormous salt mountain., '\n']***
MainImageLink://cache-graphicslib.viator.com/graphicslib/page-images/360x240/110454_Bogota_Salt%20Cathedral_shutterstock_26054017.jpg***
ImagesLink:/showSEOPagePhotos.jspa?pageType=attractions&seoId=6234&destinationID=4560&PUID=7960&setLocale=en&seoName=Zipaquira-Salt-Cathedral&destinationName=&pageTypeCode=a&localParamValue=photos***
###IMAGE://cache-graphicslib.viator.com/graphicslib/media/bc/zipaquira-street-photo_6610364-360tall.jpg###
###IMAGE://cache-graphicslib.viator.com/graphicslib/media/65/-photo_23084133-360tall.jpg###
###IMAGE://cache-graphicslib.viator.com/graphicslib/media/63/-photo_23084131-360tall.jpg###
###IMAGE://cache-graphicslib.viator.com/graphicslib/media/64/-photo_23084132-360tall.jpg###
###IMAGE://cache-graphicslib.viator.com/graphicslib/media/20/zipaquir-cathedral-bogot-photo_10418464-360tall.jpg###
###IMAGE://cache-graphicslib.viator.com/graphicslib/media/92/i-could-do-without-this-trip-photo_7792018-360tall.jpg###
###IMAGE://cache-graphicslib.viator.com/graphicslib/media/6d/zipaquir-salt-cathedral-and-laguna-de-guatavita-day-trip-photo_7597421-360tall.jpg###
Blueballoon
broken clouds
19.5 °C
3.49 meter/sec, 58°
84%
overcast clouds
20.44 °C
2.54 meter/sec, 70°
75%
light rain
22.44 °C
2.58 meter/sec, 129°
65%
overcast clouds
23.38 °C
3.65 meter/sec, 155°
62%
clear sky
23.21 °C
2.84 meter/sec, 162°
63%
clear sky
21.04 °C
1.89 meter/sec, 119°
76%
clear sky
19.35 °C
2.35 meter/sec, 74°
77%
0