Bogotá 2 Day Plan Culture History and Nature

Bogotá 2 Day Plan Culture History and Nature

You’ll be going deep underground into the salt labyrinth of Ziapaquira. Exploring chambers, cabins, and tunnels that have been carved out of this mountain. This is where you will discover the famous and massive Cathedral of Zipaquira, 220 yards below the surface of the earth.

You’ll uncover the myth of El Dorado and the source of countless expeditions and attempts to drain the legendary lake of Guatavita.

You’ll walk the streets of the oldest neighborhood of Bogotá, and marvel at the huge stone buildings and walls dating back 400 years. You’ll also learn the true history of this famous location and the significance of each plaza within it.

You’ll enjoy either the teleférico or funicular as you ascend to the great hight of mount Monserrate and look down on Bogotá and its 4,000,000 inhabitants. You’ll enjoy a tour of this holy place, taking in every advantage point before enjoying the ride down this massive mountain again in once again your choice of the teleférico or funicular.

Itinerary

Day 1: Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and Lake Guatavita

Stop At: Laguna de Guatavita, Km 15, Via Guatavita-Sesquile, Tierra Negra Colombia
You’ll be driven to the wonderful location of the Guatavita Reserve. Once here you’ll explore the paths that take you to this magical place, which is actually where the legend of El Dorado was born. Here you will enjoy the story of the history of this famous area, where the local indigenous would place gold into the lake for sacred ceremonies.

Next, you will enjoy the views of Guatavita town, filled with whitewashed buildings and tiled roofs. This town was actually moved in the ’70s to accommodate the construction of the huge Tomine Dam.


Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira, Carrera 6 Calle 1 Parque De La Sal, Zipaquira Colombia
The next stop is the town of Zipaquira and the Salt Cathedral in the mountain overlooking this beautiful place. Here you will walk the streets and into this salt mine that was first used thousands of years earlier by the local Musicas Indians. You will wander into the caverns almost 600ft below ground, which has been carved from the salt in this mountain for centuries. You’ll love the serenity and peacefulness that comes with this amazing location, being underground with amazing crosses, paths, lights and a church that has over 3000 visitors every Sunday of the year.

To complete your journey you will be collected and driven back to your Bogotá accommodation with an expected arrival of approximately 5 pm.


Duration: 5 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Monserrate and La Candelaria Tour

Stop At: Mount Monserrate, Carrera 2 E No. 21-48 Paseo Bolívar, Bogota Colombia
Today will start with a bit of a sleep-in after such a big first day; you will be collected at a respectful time of 9 am and driven to the base of Monserrate. Once here you’ll ascend to the summit, almost 2000 ft (600 m) above Bogotá, by using the funicular with its breathtaking views of Bogotá as you climb. Once you have reached the top you will have time to explore the 17th-century monastery, the artisan markets, and the wonderful views of Bogotá. After you have had your fill of culture and magnificent scenery you will descend down to the waiting city below, but this time using the teleferico (aerial tramway) for yet another perspective.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Barrio La Candelaria, Calle 10 # 0 15 Bogota, Colombia Llegando por avenida circunvalar preferiblemente., Bogota 111711 Colombia
Next, you will make the short walk to La Candelaria and the next part of this all fascinating cultural experience. Once in this zone, you will start exploring the many streets, and ancient buildings, the graffiti and murals, the plazas and churches, and discover the history, culture and amazing charm of the oldest neighborhoods of Bogotá.

Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.