Zipaquira Salt Cathedral (Catedral de Sal) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Zipaquira Salt Cathedral. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Bogota Zipaquira Salt Cathedral Private Tour + Lunch

• From Hotel - Guatavita and Zipaquirá - Route of the 7 Treasures

• Bogota: Small Group Tour Zipaquira Salt Cathedral with Pickup

• Zipaquirá (Salt Cathedral) Gastro Tour (Group Tour)

• From Hotel Gastronomic Zipaquira and Salt Cathedral (Group Tour)

Admission to the Zipaquira Salt Cathedral costs about US$34 per adult for international visitors, with a discount for children and seniors. Many travelers see the cathedral as part of a day trip from Bogotá that includes round-trip transportation. These tours start at around US$40 per person and don’t usually cover the cost of admission, so factor that into your budget.

Yes, the Salt Cathedral is worth visiting, especially if you're interested in obscure attractions and architecture. It's the only underground cathedral in the world carved into an active salt mine. For the religious, visiting can also be a spiritual experience. Of course, the cathedral is the perfect place to learn about the history of salt mining in Colombia and its impact on the local economy, too.

Per one customer who booked the Bogota Zipaquira Salt Cathedral Private Tour + Lunch, "I have traveled to many countries and have seen many unique sites, but this by far supersedes all that I have seen! So cool! It's a must!!! Also, book a private tour!"

Highlights of the Zipaquira Salt Cathedral (Catedral de Sal) include the cavernous main cathedral, the largest cross built inside an underground church, and a series of illuminated religious sculptures. In Parque de la Sal above ground, there’s also Colombia’s largest open-air climbing wall, the Brine Museum, and coffee shop.

On the 1-hour tour of Zipaquira Salt Cathedral, you’ll follow the Miner’s Route past 14 stations of carved crosses, chapels, the impressive main cathedral, and a salt-carved nativity scene. Tours end with a visit to the Brine Museum, where you can watch a 3D film that depicts the different stages of geological development.

You can explore the Zipaquira Salt Cathedral on your own with an audio guide that explains the construction and history of the salt structure. Standard admission tickets include the audio guide, plus access to the Brine and Archeology museums, the 3D film, and a ride on the train out of the mine.

The easiest way to reach Zipaquira Salt Cathedral from Bogotá is by road—take a taxi or book a tour that includes round-trip transport. The journey takes around an hour when traffic conditions are good. On weekends and Colombian holidays, the scenic Turistren (Tourist Train) runs three times a day from Bogotá’s Usaquen station to Zipaquira.

If you’re visiting Zipaquira Salt Cathedral from Bogotá, plan to spend a whole day as the round trip can take up to three hours. Visitors typically spend 1.5-2 hours exploring below ground, before visiting the attractions in Parque de la Sal.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the Zipaquira Salt Cathedral. According to travelers, these are some of Bogotá's top attractions:

• Plaza de Bolivar

• Mt. Monserrate (Cerro de Monserrate)

• La Candelaria (Historic Old Town)

• Gold Museum (Museo del Oro)

• Bogotá Mint Museum (Museo Casa de la Moneda)

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in and around Bogotá.