Zipaquirá City Tour

Discover the richness of Zipaquirá, city of the salt mine and first wonder of Colombia, in an unforgettable City Tour through the historic center of the municipality, home to the Salt Cathedral.

On this tour you will be able to visit places of cultural and religious interest that hold the stories of Zipaquirá and its importance for Colombia.

Zipaquirá Tour, Salt Cathedral

You will be able to visit the following places:

🏺 Archaeological Museum Zipaquirá:
Immerse yourself in history with more than 1,000 archaeological pieces from fourteen pre-Hispanic cultures. The Pre-Hispanic Art and Culture Foundation will guide you on this fascinating journey through the museum, located in the city of the salt mine.

🏠 Casa Museo GQZ:
Explore the house of poet Roberto Mac-Douall and discover the roots of the Quevedo family. Art, music and historical objects await you in this corner steeped in tradition, which also tells the story of Gabriel García Márquez during his time in Zipaquirá, city of the Salt Cathedral.

📚 Casa Gabo:
Relive the youth of Gabriel García Márquez at the Liceo Nacional de Zipaquirá. The Casa del Nobel Cultural Center takes you through his life, works and sources of inspiration during the time he lived in the city of the salt mine, Zipaquirá.

🕍 Religious Tour:
Visit the majestic Zipaquirá Diocesan Cathedral, the Capilla de los Dolores and the Capilla del Sagrario. Discover the unique architecture and spirituality surrounding these sacred places on our Zipaquirá City Tour.

⛪ Colombian Sistine Chapel: Visit and enjoy the beautiful religious art captured in a chapel in the finest European style, located in the city of the Zipaquirá salt mine.

ADDITIONAL:

⛪ Iglesia de los Caballeros de la Virgen* Availability depends on the church’s schedule.
⛪ Sanctuary of the Archangels:
Explore this mystical sanctuary with a unique experience on an ecological trail suitable for the whole family, on the outskirts of Zipaquirá.
🎨 Pictography Tour:
Immerse yourself in local art with a tour of the Rocas del Abra. Discover the visual expression that defines Zipaquirá’s identity.

Additional cost: 25,000 COP per person. Transportation not included.

🎭 Salt Carving Workshop:
Immerse yourself in the art of transforming rock salt into masterpieces. Visit the trade’s training school and witness the unique skill of Zipaquirá’s artisans. 60,000 COP per person

Discover Zipaquirá, where every corner tells a unique story!