Zipaquira Salt Cathedral Day Trip from Bogota 2026
The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira is an underground Catholic cathedral carved 180 meters deep inside a working salt mine. It is Colombia number one indoor attraction and a popular day trip from Bogota, about 1 hour drive north.
Quick Answer: The Salt Cathedral day trip from Bogota costs $35-60 USD and lasts 6-8 hours. Includes round trip transport, cathedral entry (65,000 COP on your own), and often a stop in Nemocon or the main square of Zipaquira. Go weekdays to avoid crowds.
What you will see inside
The cathedral is divided into three naves with 14 Stations of the Cross cut into the salt walls. The central dome is 27 meters high and illuminated in changing colors. Temperature inside is a steady 14C all year, so bring a light jacket.
Zipaquira town
Above ground, Zipaquira has a pretty colonial square (Plaza de los Comuneros) with cafes and a Sunday market. Worth 30 minutes after the cathedral.
Organized day trip ($35-60 USD) includes transport. Public transport: bus from Portal del Norte station (45 min, 6,000 COP) then a short walk in Zipaquira. Uber return from Zipaquira is around 120,000 COP.
Foreigner adult: 65,000 COP ($16 USD). Includes audio guide and full access to the cathedral and mine tunnels.
Allow 1.5-2 hours inside the mine. The full day trip including transport and optional Nemocon stop runs 6-8 hours.
