Nemocón Salt Mine Full service: Guide, tickets and transfers

5.0 (2 reviews) Bogotá, Colombia
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Duration9h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Travel from Bogotá with a professional guide through the rural landscapes of the savannah to the charming village of Nemocón, where an ancient salt mine reveals a hidden world underground. Descend 80 meters to explore its illuminated tunnels, observe the sparkles of salt crystals, and marvel at the “Espejo de Agua” (Water Mirror), an underground lake that seems to stop time.
This mine, featured in the movie The 33, blends engineering, history, and natural wonder.

Then continue to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, Colombia's spiritual jewel carved 180 meters underground. Walk through its 14 Stations of the Cross, admire the central dome, and experience how faith and rock merge into one monumental work.

Amid mystical lights, salt sculptures, and echoing footsteps, you'll see why it's considered the First Wonder of Colombia.

A journey into the heart of the earth that lifts the spirit, revealing the greatness of a country that shines from its roots.

Options

Nemocón Mine Full- In English

Duration: 5 hours: You’ll explore the town of Nemocón and its colonial architecture, as well as the mine where you’ll descend 80 meters
Mine Tickets
Pickup included

Salt Route with the Cathedral

Salt Route with the Cathedral: This is a more complet option in English with the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá to learn about its history, and Nemocon Mine.
Private service
Duration: 10 hours
Includes a traditional lunch
Pickup included

Nemocón Mine Full- In Spanish

Private Service
Duration: 5 hours
Pickup included

With salt Catedral In Spanish

With Zipaquirá Salt catedral : This is a more complet option with the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá to learn about its history, and Nemocon Mine, 10 hours
Duration: 10 hours
Includes a traditional lunch
Certified guide in Spanish
Pickup included

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Typical Lunch with soft drink
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Catedral De Sal
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Visit the Cathedral where an underground salt deposit was formed and it is where the Salt Cathedral was built, 180 meters below the surface. Inside, there is a chapel, “capilla de los mineros” built as a tribute to the Virgin “Our Lady of the Rosary of Guasá”
  2. Mina de Sal de Nemocon
    2h · Admission ticket included
    You´ll visit it´s salt mine descending to 80 meters underground. There, you´ll appreciate the 28 mirrors of brine, in which rocks of salt were dissolved producing an impressive optical effect
  3. Zipaquira
    Pass by
    Visit the town of Zipaquira, which name means 'city of our Father' in the language of the Chibcha.
  4. Nemocon
    Pass by
    Visit Nemocón, a quite village with colonial architecture

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick you up at your hotel within the city. Guide will wait for you at lobby of the hotel.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions, recommended for pregnant women, or participants with back problems
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Comfortable shoes are recommended

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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