Private Tour
Mine of Nemocón and Cathedral of Salt in Zipaquirá (Private tour)
Overview
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9 hours
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Go 60 m under surface and experience what is to be a salt-miner. Discover the history of salt in the authentic salt mine of Nemocón with its impressive mirror of brine and the heart of Colombia and after a typical lunch, you will get to know the First Wonder of Colombia: The Cathedral of Salt in Zipaquirá.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
good shoes are recommended
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entrance
Lunch
Bilingual guide in the Salt Mine
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Nemocon
During our drive to Nemocón, enjoy the beautiful landscape. Once we arrive to the town, we’ll leave you with a bilingual guide, who will take you through the tunnels of the salt mine. Get an incredible experience of what is like to be a salt-miner; descend 60 meters underground and learn about history of salt and the way to extract it.
Zipaquira
The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá is declared First Wonder of Colombia and considered one of the most remarkable architectural and artistic achievements of the Colombian architecture. Enjoy an interesting tour to Zipaquirá visiting the Salt Cathedral and discovering the Main Squares of the colonial town.
Options
Tour privado todo incluido
Duration: 10 hours
Pickup included
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect combination: Nemocon and the Salt Cathedral!
V4276QOvictoriav,
Jan 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guide and driver were excellent! On time, took great care on making sure everything was smooth. Nemocón combined with the Salt Cathedral was perfect for learning about the mining of salt.
Nice surprise.
AlejandroM486,
Jan 11, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00After visiting cathedral of salt onempensaria that this mine is more of the same.... And no, it's a different concept, with a different and very interesting story. It is worth this detour of the route to appreciate such beauty.
Awesome!
Octavio V,
Dec 30, 2021
- Review from Viator
5.00Cindy and Pedro were phenomenal, friendly, informative, trustworthy, and good humans. I would do this again.
Fabulous!
ChanclaTime,
Feb 7, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our trip to Nemocon and Zipaquirá was honestly one of the highlights of our week in Bogota. Esteban, our driver, was stalwart and dependable with a great sense of humor, and Ana Maria, our tour guide, was an utter delight - knowledgeable, kind, and a joy to spend the day with. And what a day! The trip from our hotel in Bogota to Nemocon, the first stop, was over an hour, but Ana Maria made sure to fill us in on the history of the everyday neighborhoods around us and made sure we were comfortable on the way to our destination. Nemocon itself was fascinating - we first were walked through a museum focused on the natural and cultural history of the region, then taken down into the mines themselves, which might as well be another world! Next, after the drive to Zipaquirá, we stopped for lunch (which was both huge and delicious) and then made our way to the Cathedral of Salt. The cathedral really is an experience not to be missed - though they aren’t kidding about the need for comfortable shoes, as it’s humongous! Finally, we saw some of Zipaquirá itself, including the plaza that, as Ana Maria explained, was one of the most important locations in the story of Colombian independence. All told, it was an amazing experience that I’d recommend to just about anyone!
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