From $44Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira
What it is
The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira is an underground church carved 180 metres deep inside a working salt mine, about an hour north of Bogota. Tunnels lead past fourteen Stations of the Cross hewn from rock salt to a vast main nave lit in shifting colours. It welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors a year and is widely regarded as one of Colombia's most extraordinary attractions.
How to visit
Most visitors come on a guided day trip from Bogota, which handles transport and the descent into the mine. The visit follows the Stations of the Cross down to the main nave and takes around an hour underground. It is cool below, so bring a jacket. Combine it with time in the colonial town of Zipaquira on the surface.
Hours & practical info
Open daily, roughly 9am to 5:40pm. Entry fee includes a guided route.
Insider tips
- ✓ Bring a light jacket; it is cool underground.
- ✓ Book a day tour from Bogota for easy transport.
- ✓ Allow time for Zipaquira's colonial town above ground.
Tours featuring Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira
Frequently Asked Questions
- How deep is the Salt Cathedral?
- The cathedral is carved about 180 metres underground inside a former salt mine, with tunnels leading to the main nave.
- How long is a visit to the Salt Cathedral?
- The underground route takes around an hour, plus travel time and optional time in Zipaquira town above.