{"id":33697,"date":"2026-02-05T07:53:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T06:53:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/?p=33697"},"modified":"2026-02-05T07:54:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T06:54:58","slug":"salt-cathedral-zipaquira","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/salt-cathedral-zipaquira\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquir\u00e1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;33697&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;0\\\/5&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Discover the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquir\u00e1&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best}&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 0px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 4px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            <span class=\"kksr-muted\">Rate this post<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<p>On your trip to Colombia, you cannot miss a visit to what is known as the <strong>\u2018First Wonder of Colombia\u2019<\/strong>. A place where history, faith and visual wonders come together perfectly 180 metres underground. The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquir\u00e1 is an underground salt mine that dates back to pre-Columbian times and has been the economic engine of the city ever since.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we tell you the whole story of this incredible enclave, from the ancient Muisca indigenous people to the present day, and share with you everything you need to know to appreciate this site as it deserves. Believe it or not, we are sure you have never seen anything like it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Post content<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e4567d2b4e9\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" 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visiting the Salt Cathedral<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/salt-cathedral-zipaquira\/#Historic-centre-of-Zipaquira-main-square-and-colonial-architecture\" >Historic centre of Zipaquir\u00e1: main square and colonial architecture<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/salt-cathedral-zipaquira\/#History-of-the-Salt-Cathedral-of-Zipaquira\" >History of the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/salt-cathedral-zipaquira\/#From-the-Old-Salt-Mines-to-the-Current-Salt-Cathedral\" >From the Old Salt Mines to the Current Salt Cathedral<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/salt-cathedral-zipaquira\/#What-to-see-in-the-Salt-Cathedral-of-Zipaquira\" >What to see in the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/salt-cathedral-zipaquira\/#Underground-Stations-of-the-Cross-Main-Naves-and-Central-Dome\" >Underground Stations of the Cross, Main Naves and Central Dome<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/salt-cathedral-zipaquira\/#Underground-Monumental-Museum\" >Underground Monumental Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/salt-cathedral-zipaquira\/#Water-Mirror-Mapping-Show-and-Other-Underground-Experiences\" >Water Mirror, Mapping Show, and Other Underground Experiences<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/salt-cathedral-zipaquira\/#Salt-Cathedral-and-Zipaquira-for-active-travelers\" >Salt Cathedral and Zipaquir\u00e1 for active travelers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/salt-cathedral-zipaquira\/#Gentle-Hikes-and-Scenic-Viewpoints-Around-Zipaquira\" >Gentle Hikes and Scenic Viewpoints Around Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/salt-cathedral-zipaquira\/#Bike-routes-in-Zipaquira-and-other-adventure-activities\" >Bike routes in Zipaquir\u00e1 and other adventure activities<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/salt-cathedral-zipaquira\/#How-to-get-to-the-Salt-Cathedral-from-Bogota-and-other-cities\" >How to get to the Salt Cathedral from Bogot\u00e1 and other cities<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/salt-cathedral-zipaquira\/#Getting-to-Zipaquira-by-Car-Route-Tolls-and-Parking\" >Getting to Zipaquir\u00e1 by Car: Route, Tolls, and Parking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/salt-cathedral-zipaquira\/#Public-Transportation-to-Zipaquira-Buses-and-Connections-from-Bogota\" >Public Transportation to Zipaquir\u00e1: Buses and Connections from Bogot\u00e1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/salt-cathedral-zipaquira\/#The-Sabana-Tourist-Train-to-Zipaquira\" >The Sabana Tourist Train to Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/salt-cathedral-zipaquira\/#Tickets-Hours-and-Passport-Types-for-the-Salt-Cathedral\" >Tickets, Hours, and Passport Types for the Salt Cathedral<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/salt-cathedral-zipaquira\/#Visiting-Hours-and-Best-Times-to-Go\" >Visiting Hours and Best Times to Go<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/salt-cathedral-zipaquira\/#Basic-Standard-and-Premium-Passports-What-Each-Includes\" >Basic, Standard, and Premium Passports: What Each Includes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/salt-cathedral-zipaquira\/#Tips-for-visiting-the-Zipaquira-Salt-Cathedral\" >Tips for visiting the Zipaquir\u00e1 Salt Cathedral<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/salt-cathedral-zipaquira\/#What-to-bring-recommended-footwear-and-underground-temperature\" >What to bring, recommended footwear, and underground temperature<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/salt-cathedral-zipaquira\/#Services-at-the-Salt-Cathedral-guides-audio-guides-and-extras\" >Services at the Salt Cathedral: guides, audio guides and extras<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/salt-cathedral-zipaquira\/#Visit-the-Salt-Cathedral-with-children-seniors-or-people-with-reduced-mobility\" >Visit the Salt Cathedral with children, seniors, or people with reduced mobility<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/salt-cathedral-zipaquira\/#Frequently-Asked-Questions-about-the-Salt-Cathedral-of-Zipaquira\" >Frequently Asked Questions about the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquir\u00e1<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-salt-cathedral-and-where-is-it\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-is-the-Salt-Cathedral-and-where-is-it\"><\/span>What is the Salt Cathedral and where is it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Salt Cathedral is located in the municipality of Zipaquir\u00e1, in the heart of Colombia, not far north of the capital, Bogot\u00e1. More specifically, it is located on Cerro del Zipa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In its origins, back in pre-Columbian times, what is known as the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquir\u00e1 was a salt deposit, thanks to which the indigenous people of the area became one of the most prosperous societies in the region. Today it is one of the main tourist attractions in the municipality, being an underground temple full of religious images. However, it remains the largest salt rock reserve in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what led a salt mine to become an underground museum of religious art? We&#8217;ll tell you its story later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-do-in-zipaquira-besides-visiting-the-salt-cathedral\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-to-do-in-Zipaquira-besides-visiting-the-Salt-Cathedral\"><\/span>What to do in Zipaquir\u00e1 besides visiting the Salt Cathedral<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" data-attachment-id=\"33698\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/salt-cathedral-zipaquira\/attachment\/what-to-do-in-zipaquira-the-salt-cathedral\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/What-to-do-in-Zipaquira-the-Salt-Cathedral.webp?fit=1080%2C864&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,864\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"What to do in Zipaquira? the Salt Cathedral\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/What-to-do-in-Zipaquira-the-Salt-Cathedral.webp?fit=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/What-to-do-in-Zipaquira-the-Salt-Cathedral.webp?fit=1024%2C819&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/What-to-do-in-Zipaquira-the-Salt-Cathedral-1024x819.webp?resize=1024%2C819&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"What to do in Zipaquir\u00e1 the Salt Cathedral\" class=\"wp-image-33698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/What-to-do-in-Zipaquira-the-Salt-Cathedral.webp?resize=1024%2C819&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/What-to-do-in-Zipaquira-the-Salt-Cathedral.webp?resize=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/What-to-do-in-Zipaquira-the-Salt-Cathedral.webp?resize=768%2C614&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/What-to-do-in-Zipaquira-the-Salt-Cathedral.webp?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Later we will continue talking about the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquir\u00e1, as there is much to say about it, but you should know that this municipality has more treasures up its sleeve. It is, in fact, an ideal place for tourists who love history, as walking through its streets you can get closer to the colonial past and the period of independence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-historic-centre-of-zipaquira-main-square-and-colonial-architecture\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historic-centre-of-Zipaquira-main-square-and-colonial-architecture\"><\/span>Historic centre of Zipaquir\u00e1: main square and colonial architecture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the centre of Zipaquir\u00e1, the clear highlight is the <strong>Plaza de los Comuneros<\/strong>, a colonial-style enclave surrounded by important buildings such as the Cathedral, the Bishop&#8217;s House, the Palace and the Municipal Council, the Government House and other commercial spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the Salt Cathedral, this is one of the places you cannot miss in Zipaquir\u00e1. Not only does it have great architectural value due to its colonial style, but it also has great historical importance because it was the site of the first revolution in America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But beyond that, the square is a place to stroll around and admire how it is part of the life of the inhabitants of Zipaquir\u00e1. And, of course, this municipality is also a very interesting place to try some of the best Colombian flavours in the different restaurants, especially in the <strong>Plaza de la Independencia<\/strong>, where you will find the city&#8217;s best leisure options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" data-attachment-id=\"33700\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/salt-cathedral-zipaquira\/attachment\/historic-centre-of-zipaquira\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Historic-centre-of-Zipaquira.webp?fit=1080%2C864&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,864\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Historic centre of Zipaquira?\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Historic-centre-of-Zipaquira.webp?fit=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Historic-centre-of-Zipaquira.webp?fit=1024%2C819&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Historic-centre-of-Zipaquira-1024x819.webp?resize=1024%2C819&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Historic centre of Zipaquir\u00e1\" class=\"wp-image-33700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Historic-centre-of-Zipaquira.webp?resize=1024%2C819&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Historic-centre-of-Zipaquira.webp?resize=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Historic-centre-of-Zipaquira.webp?resize=768%2C614&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Historic-centre-of-Zipaquira.webp?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you love Latin American literature, there&#8217;s another place you can&#8217;t miss in Zipaquir\u00e1: the <strong>Gabriel Garc\u00eda M\u00e1rquez Cultural Center<\/strong>. It was once the school where the writer finished his secondary studies and where his love for literature and books began. Today it is an art school, but it is open to tourists so that visitors can see its main classroom and the small museum where Gabo&#8217;s life is exhibited and the city&#8217;s influence on his literature is explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-history-of-the-salt-cathedral-of-zipaquira\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History-of-the-Salt-Cathedral-of-Zipaquira\"><\/span>History of the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquir\u00e1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-from-the-old-salt-mines-to-the-current-salt-cathedral\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From-the-Old-Salt-Mines-to-the-Current-Salt-Cathedral\"><\/span>From the Old Salt Mines to the Current Salt Cathedral<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It was the <strong>pre-Columbian Muisca civilization<\/strong> who discovered this salt deposit and, thanks to it, became one of the richest pre-Columbian societies of their time. But the appearance of the mine as we know it today bears no resemblance to the original; in fact, it didn&#8217;t look anything like a cathedral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The beginnings of the cathedral as we know it date back much later, to <strong>1930<\/strong>. The miners who continued working at the mine built a small chapel in one of the tunnels they used so they could have the Virgin Mary close by during their workday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specifically, it was dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary of Guas\u00e1, using clay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Years later, it was decided to expand this small chapel, which was only frequented by the miners and their families on Sundays. However, seepage began to be a problem, and it became unsafe. Therefore, in 1992, a competition was opened for the construction of a new chapel at a greater depth. This is the Cathedral that has survived to this day and gives its name to the enclave, sculpted entirely from salt by 127 miners and holding the second position as the <strong>largest underground temple in the world<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-see-in-the-salt-cathedral-of-zipaquira\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-to-see-in-the-Salt-Cathedral-of-Zipaquira\"><\/span>What to see in the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquir\u00e1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquir\u00e1 is one part; The grand finale of everything there is to see in this mine, as it also contains many more religious buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing you&#8217;ll find upon entering the mine is the entrance tunnel, through which you&#8217;ll descend into the depths via a series of arches, one after the other, illuminated with striking colours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" data-attachment-id=\"33701\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/salt-cathedral-zipaquira\/attachment\/what-to-see-in-the-salt-cathedral-of-zipaquira\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/What-to-see-in-the-Salt-Cathedral-of-Zipaquira.webp?fit=1080%2C864&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,864\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"What to see in the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira?\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/What-to-see-in-the-Salt-Cathedral-of-Zipaquira.webp?fit=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/What-to-see-in-the-Salt-Cathedral-of-Zipaquira.webp?fit=1024%2C819&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/What-to-see-in-the-Salt-Cathedral-of-Zipaquira-1024x819.webp?resize=1024%2C819&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"What to see in the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquir\u00e1\" class=\"wp-image-33701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/What-to-see-in-the-Salt-Cathedral-of-Zipaquira.webp?resize=1024%2C819&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/What-to-see-in-the-Salt-Cathedral-of-Zipaquira.webp?resize=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/What-to-see-in-the-Salt-Cathedral-of-Zipaquira.webp?resize=768%2C614&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/What-to-see-in-the-Salt-Cathedral-of-Zipaquira.webp?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-underground-stations-of-the-cross-main-naves-and-central-dome\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Underground-Stations-of-the-Cross-Main-Naves-and-Central-Dome\"><\/span>Underground Stations of the Cross, Main Naves and Central Dome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Stations of the Cross is, after the entrance tunnel, the second structure you will encounter on your tour of the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquir\u00e1. It is composed of <strong>14 stations<\/strong>, each sculpted in salt in different tunnels and representing Jesus&#8217; journey with the Cross.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of this Stations of the Cross, we find the so-called <strong>Dome<\/strong>. It is entirely hand-carved and symbolizes the union between heaven and earth. Its most prominent feature is the salt cross, one of the largest in the world, standing at a remarkable 16 meters tall. It is, without a doubt, the heart of the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquir\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This temple is composed of three naves: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Nave of the Nativity, <\/strong>where you can see a manger carved into the rock and a waterfall of crystalline salt. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Nave of Life,<\/strong> where the large cross and the main altar are located. This is the most famous image of the underground cathedral, the one that has gone viral worldwide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Nave of Death and Resurrection<\/strong>, houses the &#8220;Pietat&#8221; sculpture, which symbolizes the end of Christ&#8217;s earthly life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" data-attachment-id=\"33702\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/salt-cathedral-zipaquira\/attachment\/underground-stations-of-the-cross-main-naves-and-central-dome\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Underground-Stations-of-the-Cross-Main-Naves-and-Central-Dome.webp?fit=1080%2C864&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,864\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Underground Stations of the Cross, Main Naves and Central Dome\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Underground-Stations-of-the-Cross-Main-Naves-and-Central-Dome.webp?fit=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Underground-Stations-of-the-Cross-Main-Naves-and-Central-Dome.webp?fit=1024%2C819&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Underground-Stations-of-the-Cross-Main-Naves-and-Central-Dome-1024x819.webp?resize=1024%2C819&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Underground Stations of the Cross, Main Naves and Central Dome\" class=\"wp-image-33702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Underground-Stations-of-the-Cross-Main-Naves-and-Central-Dome.webp?resize=1024%2C819&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Underground-Stations-of-the-Cross-Main-Naves-and-Central-Dome.webp?resize=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Underground-Stations-of-the-Cross-Main-Naves-and-Central-Dome.webp?resize=768%2C614&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Underground-Stations-of-the-Cross-Main-Naves-and-Central-Dome.webp?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-underground-monumental-museum\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Underground-Monumental-Museum\"><\/span>Underground Monumental Museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquir\u00e1 also houses the world&#8217;s first Underground Monumental Art Museum. It&#8217;s the perfect place to continue your visual delight with works carved in salt and marble, in this case by different artists from around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-water-mirror-mapping-show-and-other-underground-experiences\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Water-Mirror-Mapping-Show-and-Other-Underground-Experiences\"><\/span>Water Mirror, Mapping Show, and Other Underground Experiences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The water mirror is another of the spaces that make up the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquir\u00e1. Originally, it was a brine (water saturated with salt from the subsoil). Today, that reservoir remains, but lights have been added around it that reflect in the water, creating an absolutely incredible optical effect, as if it were a void underground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, in the central nave of the Cathedral, a captivating light show is projected every 30 minutes, where you can see colorful shapes drawn on the stone; A true feast for the eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, at the Cathedral you can also enjoy a caf\u00e9 for a break, as well as a shopping area where you can pick up a nice souvenir of your visit and a restaurant to recharge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Already planning your trip to the Salt Cathedral? Don&#8217;t do it without good internet! Discover <a href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/esim-internet-colombia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">what is the best eSIM for internet on your trip to Colombia<\/a> and get connected as soon as you land.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-salt-cathedral-and-zipaquira-for-active-travelers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salt-Cathedral-and-Zipaquira-for-active-travelers\"><\/span>Salt Cathedral and Zipaquir\u00e1 for active travelers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gentle-hikes-and-scenic-viewpoints-around-zipaquira\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gentle-Hikes-and-Scenic-Viewpoints-Around-Zipaquira\"><\/span>Gentle Hikes and Scenic Viewpoints Around Zipaquir\u00e1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Zipaquir\u00e1 is also a perfect destination for nature lovers and those who enjoy hiking. Although the mines and their history are the town&#8217;s biggest draw, it also boasts beautiful natural environments. This is the case with the El Abra Forest Reserve, located just a few minutes from the town center. It&#8217;s the perfect place for a hike along its well-marked trails, birdwatching, and a picnic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zipa Hill itself, home to the Salt Cathedral, is also an ideal setting for a hike. Plus, its summit offers the best views of Zipaquir\u00e1. Finally, very close to the town is the Pionono Ecological Park, which features a viewpoint with incredible vistas of the surrounding hills and the entire Bogot\u00e1 savanna. Oh! And we also recommend exploring the ecological trails of the P\u00e1ramo del Guerrero.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bike-routes-in-zipaquira-and-other-adventure-activities\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bike-routes-in-Zipaquira-and-other-adventure-activities\"><\/span>Bike routes in Zipaquir\u00e1 and other adventure activities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cycling is a very important sport in Zipaquir\u00e1, as champion Egan Bernal was born there, as was Efra\u00edn Forero Trivi\u00f1o. In total, there are 4 outstanding cycling routes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Route<\/strong> <strong>of<\/strong> <strong>Margaritas Pass in Cogua<\/strong>, for experienced cyclists. It&#8217;s 25 km of spectacular scenery with a stop at the summit to appreciate the views. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>San Jorge Pass and Eagle Pass<\/strong>, with exciting curves for adrenaline junkies. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The route to Laguna Verde,<\/strong> a path to a hidden paradise for the most intrepid cyclists. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Neusa Reservoir Route, <\/strong>a more moderate route ideal for those seeking a peaceful and serene ride.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, in Zipaquir\u00e1 you can also sign up for caving and paragliding activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-get-to-the-salt-cathedral-from-bogota-and-other-cities\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-to-get-to-the-Salt-Cathedral-from-Bogota-and-other-cities\"><\/span>How to get to the Salt Cathedral from Bogot\u00e1 and other cities <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-getting-to-zipaquira-by-car-route-tolls-and-parking\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting-to-Zipaquira-by-Car-Route-Tolls-and-Parking\"><\/span>Getting to Zipaquir\u00e1 by Car: Route, Tolls, and Parking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Located just 50 km from Bogot\u00e1, the capital is the ideal starting point for a trip to this town. The drive takes approximately one hour on the Autopista Norte (North Highway) towards Ch\u00eda-Zipaquir\u00e1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-public-transportation-to-zipaquira-buses-and-connections-from-bogota\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Public-Transportation-to-Zipaquira-Buses-and-Connections-from-Bogota\"><\/span>Public Transportation to Zipaquir\u00e1: Buses and Connections from Bogot\u00e1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From Bogot\u00e1&#8217;s Portal Norte bus terminal, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/trips.passporterapp.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">book trips<\/a> to Zipaquir\u00e1 with a stop in Ch\u00eda. It&#8217;s a comfortable and economical option that takes about an hour and twenty minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-sabana-tourist-train-to-zipaquira\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The-Sabana-Tourist-Train-to-Zipaquira\"><\/span>The Sabana Tourist Train to Zipaquir\u00e1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of the most unique and special ways to get to Zipaquir\u00e1. This tourist train departs from the Sabana Station in Bogot\u00e1 and offers all travelers a two-hour journey through the beautiful surrounding landscapes. If you&#8217;re not in a hurry and want to enjoy a truly sensory experience, <a href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Passporter, your travel planner<\/a>, recommends this option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tickets-hours-and-passport-types-for-the-salt-cathedral\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tickets-Hours-and-Passport-Types-for-the-Salt-Cathedral\"><\/span>Tickets, Hours, and Passport Types for the Salt Cathedral<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" data-attachment-id=\"33703\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/salt-cathedral-zipaquira\/attachment\/tickets-hours-and-passport-types-for-the-salt-cathedral\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tickets-Hours-and-Passport-Types-for-the-Salt-Cathedral.webp?fit=1080%2C864&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,864\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Tickets, Hours, and Passport Types for the Salt Cathedral\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tickets-Hours-and-Passport-Types-for-the-Salt-Cathedral.webp?fit=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tickets-Hours-and-Passport-Types-for-the-Salt-Cathedral.webp?fit=1024%2C819&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tickets-Hours-and-Passport-Types-for-the-Salt-Cathedral-1024x819.webp?resize=1024%2C819&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Tickets, Hours, and Passport Types for the Salt Cathedral\" class=\"wp-image-33703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tickets-Hours-and-Passport-Types-for-the-Salt-Cathedral.webp?resize=1024%2C819&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tickets-Hours-and-Passport-Types-for-the-Salt-Cathedral.webp?resize=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tickets-Hours-and-Passport-Types-for-the-Salt-Cathedral.webp?resize=768%2C614&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tickets-Hours-and-Passport-Types-for-the-Salt-Cathedral.webp?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-visiting-hours-and-best-times-to-go\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visiting-Hours-and-Best-Times-to-Go\"><\/span>Visiting Hours and Best Times to Go<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cathedral can be visited <strong>every day of the week<\/strong> (Monday to Sunday) from 9:00 AM to 5:40 PM (when the last entry is allowed). Therefore, if you enter during the last entry time, you will exit the mines around 7:15 PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is generally recommended to arrive early to avoid the crowds and enjoy a more peaceful experience inside the mines. There are also usually fewer people on weekdays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Don&#8217;t miss <a href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/things-to-do-in-bucaramanga\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Things to do on a trip to Bucaramanga<\/a>, Things to do on a trip to <a href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/eje-cafetero-colombia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eje cafetero of Colombia<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/passporterapp.com\/en\/blog\/colombia\/things-to-do-in-villavicencio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Things to do on a trip to Villavicencio<\/a> to complete your trip to Colombia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-basic-standard-and-premium-passports-what-each-includes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basic-Standard-and-Premium-Passports-What-Each-Includes\"><\/span>Basic, Standard, and Premium Passports: What Each Includes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tickets to access the Salt Cathedral are called &#8220;Passports.&#8221; There are three options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Basic<\/strong>. Includes admission to the Salt Cathedral, audio guide, Brine Museum, Wi-Fi, mapping projection, 3D short film &#8220;Nucuma&#8221;, exit train, &#8220;Salt Footprints&#8221; walk, Archaeological Museum, Monumental Museum 180, Cathedral naves, Ecological Trail, Narthex, Dome, and Reflecting Pool.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Standard<\/strong>: Includes everything in the basic pass plus a city tour and the Tutankhamun Museum.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Premium<\/strong>: Includes everything in the basic and standard passes, plus the Miner&#8217;s Route and the Climbing Wall.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tips-for-visiting-the-zipaquira-salt-cathedral\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips-for-visiting-the-Zipaquira-Salt-Cathedral\"><\/span>Tips for visiting the Zipaquir\u00e1 Salt Cathedral<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-bring-recommended-footwear-and-underground-temperature\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-to-bring-recommended-footwear-and-underground-temperature\"><\/span>What to bring, recommended footwear, and underground temperature<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the mines, the temperature is usually cool and constant, so it&#8217;s advisable to bring a light jacket for the entire tour. As for footwear, it&#8217;s essential that it&#8217;s comfortable to enjoy the entire underground tour; also, the terrain can be quite uneven at times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, don&#8217;t forget your camera or have your mobile phone ready, as photography is allowed in most areas of the Salt Cathedral (although there are restricted areas).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-services-at-the-salt-cathedral-guides-audio-guides-and-extras\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Services-at-the-Salt-Cathedral-guides-audio-guides-and-extras\"><\/span>Services at the Salt Cathedral: guides, audio guides and extras<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Audio guides are included in all passes and are available in different languages. 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