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Duration

Full Day (1 day)

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Language

Español / Inglés

Min. Passengers

1 passenger

Tour to Zipaquirá and Villa de Leyva from Bogotá

You will start discovering the colonial center of the city of Villa de Leyva!

Departure place

From Bogotá We pick you up at your hotel or place of accommodation.
Once booked, it coordinates with the operator.

Itinerary

Day 1

Tour to Zipaquirá and Villa de Leyva

Let yourself be conquered by the beauty of the main attractions in Villa de Leyva ; Colombian municipality located in the department of Boyacá . Enjoy a private trip for you, exploring the Santo Ecce Homo Convent , The Terracotta House , the Karim Vineyard and the 'Blue Wells' (mineral pools) . Delight yourself feeling in the colonial era walking the main square of this beautiful town, its typical restaurants and international food.
After touring this charming place, we will visit The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá ; place declared as the First Wonder of Colombia and considered one of the most notable artistic achievements of Colombian architecture. Learn about the history of the mine and the salt extraction process carried out in it.
Start the tour in the morning, private transportation will pass you to your hotel or to the accommodation address and then just enjoy the scenery on the way to Villa de Leyva . On the road, taste delicious arepas, grilled corn cakes or fried.
Upon reaching Villa de Leyva , exit and walk through the old streets lined with colonial-style houses that have remained almost intact since its construction. Founded in 1572, Villa de Leyva is famous for its cobbled square: The Plaza Mayor , which with 150,695 square feet (14,000 square meters) is the largest in Colombia. Learn about the history of the charming city and its main attractions with a private guide.
Once the tour is over, we will go to Zipaquirá , where we will make our way to the huge salt mine. On the spot, a specialized guide will teach you about the history of salt extraction while exploring the beautifully lit cavern, until you reach the Salt Cathedral or if you wish, you can use an audio guide in the language you choose.
The church was originally built in 1932 as a place for miners to offer daily prayers, and it opened in 1954. Today it is a fully functional church with weekly service on Sundays. Spend time in the unique cathedral before returning to the surface and returning to Bogotá .

Includes

Private transport
Bilingual Logistic Support
Audio Guide inside the Zipaquirá Salt Mine.
Tickets (Santo Ecce Homo Convent, Terracotta House, Ain Karim Vineyard)
Entrances to the Salt Mine.
Private Tour of Villa de Leyva and Zipaquirá
Travel assistance insurance
Hydration
· Travel Assistance Insurance.

Not included

Food and drinks
Tips (optional)
Entrance fees to attractions other than those specified.

Activities

Museums, monuments (included)
Hike, trekking (included)
Archaeological visits (included)
Cultural visits (included)
Guided visits (included)
Historical visits (included)

Notes

Confirmation will be made at the time of booking.
Must be available for walking on uneven terrain.
This activity operates in most weather conditions.
It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and clothes.
Service is provided in Shared Mode (with more passengers in the group).
The tours and activities carried out by this Operator have a low level of risk and difficulty and provide the necessary security.
Service is subject to variation without prior notice, due to weather conditions or any other event that does not allow the normal development of the itinerary.
Any cancellation of the service for the reasons indicated, no refund applies.
In this case, the Operator could carry out a contingency plan with an alternative tour and / or vary the itinerary at its discretion, always to guarantee the safety of the traveler and the best development of the service as a whole.
If you decide to withdraw before the end of the service, no refund applies.
If you do not attend the day of the service, it will be considered as "Done" with no place for Claims, Postponements or Returns.