Nemocón Salt Mine Full service: Guide, tickets and transfers
Overview
Available languages
9 hours
Mobile ticket
Travel from Bogotá with a professional guide through the rural landscapes of the savannah to the charming village of Nemocón, where an ancient salt mine reveals a hidden world underground. Descend 80 meters to explore its illuminated tunnels, observe the sparkles of salt crystals, and marvel at the “Espejo de Agua” (Water Mirror), an underground lake that seems to stop time.
This mine, featured in the movie The 33, blends engineering, history, and natural wonder.
Then continue to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, Colombia's spiritual jewel carved 180 meters underground. Walk through its 14 Stations of the Cross, admire the central dome, and experience how faith and rock merge into one monumental work.
Amid mystical lights, salt sculptures, and echoing footsteps, you'll see why it's considered the First Wonder of Colombia.
A journey into the heart of the earth that lifts the spirit, revealing the greatness of a country that shines from its roots.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions, recommended for pregnant women, or participants with back problems
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Comfortable shoes are recommended
What To Expect
Catedral De Sal
Visit the Cathedral where an underground salt deposit was formed and it is where the Salt Cathedral was built, 180 meters below the surface. Inside, there is a chapel, “capilla de los mineros” built as a tribute to the Virgin “Our Lady of the Rosary of Guasá”
Mina de Sal de Nemocon
You´ll visit it´s salt mine descending to 80 meters underground. There, you´ll appreciate the 28 mirrors of brine, in which rocks of salt were dissolved producing an impressive optical effect
Options
Nemocón Mine Full- In English
Duration: 5 hours: You’ll explore the town of Nemocón and its colonial architecture, as well as the mine where you’ll descend 80 meters Mine Tickets Pickup included
With salt Catedral In Spanish
With Zipaquirá Salt catedral : This is a more complet option with the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá to learn about its history, and Nemocon Mine, 10 hours Duration: 10 hours Includes a traditional lunch Certified guide in Spanish Pickup included
Nemocón Mine Full- In Spanish
Private Service Duration: 5 hours Pickup included
Salt Route with the Cathedral
Salt Route with the Cathedral: This is a more complet option in English with the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá to learn about its history, and Nemocon Mine. Duration: 10 hours Includes a traditional lunch Pickup included
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Typical Lunch with soft drink
Air-conditioned vehicle
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Pickup points
Hotel Gaviria
Carrera 70g 127a 83 Bogota Colombia
Casa Hotel Marques De La Plata
Carrera 56 37 A-08, Barrio Nicolas de Federman Bogota Colombia
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Carlos was AMAZING!
Kendra S,Dec 24, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide Carlos was amazing!!!! We had the BEST time! I can’t recommend it enough! Thank you for making our experience memorable!
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