Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá Entrance Ticket 2026 | Colombia’s First Wonder
Prices and discounts – Salt Cathedral entrance ticket 2026
2026 rates – resident discount
Foreign visitors
Colombian residents
Salt Cathedral – technical details and main highlights
Technical details and main highlights
Visit details
Zipaquirá, Cundinamarca
About 3 hours
1.5 km
Constant 14°C
ES, EN, FR, DE
Ramps and elevator
Main highlights
75m tall
14 carved stations
Magical reflections
“Nukuma”
Art and mining
Light and sound
About the Salt Cathedral, an underground wonder
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Ready to descend 180 meters underground and discover one of Colombia’s great wonders?
The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá is considered Colombia’s First Wonder and one of the country’s most impressive architectural and cultural landmarks. Built inside a salt mine 180 meters below the surface, it combines the grandeur of underground engineering with religious devotion and contemporary art.
The guided walk through its tunnels takes you through the 75-meter-tall central nave, the monumental Stations of the Cross carved in salt, and the famous Water Mirror, a spot that reflects the light and creates an almost magical atmosphere. You’ll also get to watch the 3D film “Nukuma”, which tells the geological and spiritual origin of the site, and explore the underground museums covering the region’s mining history.
The experience is rounded off with a mapping show that lights up the salt walls with artistic projections, creating an unforgettable atmosphere. The constant 14°C temperature and natural humidity make the visit comfortable all year round. It’s a perfect plan for a weekend getaway, cultural or family tourism, and a must if you’re wondering what to do near Bogotá.
Afterwards, you can shop for local crafts and try typical Zipaquirá food, famous for its almojábanas (cheese bread) and corn bread. Don’t miss this experience that blends history, art and underground nature!
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Tips for your visit to the Salt Cathedral
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What your ticket includes + suggested visit itinerary
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Suggested route – Salt Cathedral
* Total duration approx. 3 hours. Showtimes subject to availability.
Getting there – map, location and what to do in Zipaquirá
Location, lodging and dining information
Getting there
Address: Vía Zipaquirá – Parques del Sal, Zipaquirá, Cundinamarca
From Bogotá: Autopista Norte – via Chía – Zipaquirá (about 1.5 hours)
Public transportation: buses from Portal Norte (every 10-15 min)
Sabana Train: weekends and public holidays (book ahead)
Coordinates: 5.0137° N, 73.9982° W
Where to stay
Zipaquirá offers a wide range of lodging, from boutique hotels to rural guesthouses, close to the Cathedral and the historic center:
🏨 Hotel Salinas
🏨 Cabañas el Refugio
🏨 Hostal La Estación
Local food
Zipaquirá’s cuisine stands out for these traditional dishes:
🧀 Almojábanas – corn and cheese bread
🌽 Arepas de choclo – sweet corn arepas
🍲 Ajiaco – traditional soup
🍰 Brevas dessert
There are restaurants and cafés inside the Salt Park and in downtown Zipaquirá.
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Special discount for Colombian residents
Up to 48h before, no charge
Entry with a QR code
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Desde $75,000 for Colombian residents
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