Nemocón Salt Mine

Embark on an incredible 6-hour adventure from Bogotá to the Nemocon Salt Mine. The journey begins with a comfortable ride from the capital to Nemocon, where you'll discover an underground world full of history, culture, and natural beauty. Upon arrival in Nemocon, your first stop is a small museum that offers intriguing insights into the creation of the mine and its historical significance in the region. Here, you can admire prehistoric fossils and learn how the indigenous people used to extract salt. Next, you'll venture into the mine to explore cool, mysterious underground tunnels. You'll discover unique salt formations, including stalactites and stalagmites that have formed over time. As you progress, you'll be amazed by the water mirrors that create illusions of deep abysses. You'll also be impressed by the world's largest salt heart, a sculpture weighing 1,600 kilograms that's truly a sight to behold. During the tour, you'll visit the set of the movie "The 33" and learn about the work of miners throughout history. The guides will teach you about the ancient uses of salt in decoration and jewelry-making, as well as lead you in recreational workshops. At the end of the tour, you'll have time for lunch and relaxation while taking in the beauty of the area. This 6-hour tour from Bogotá to the Nemocon Salt Mine is a unique experience that combines history, culture, and stunning underground landscapes. Don't miss it!

Join us on this full day trip to discover the legends behind an amazing salt mine! Once the town where many indigenous people lived, now Nemocon holds the story about a hidden treasure that’s connected to the prophecy of the arrival of the Spaniards. As part of the experience, you’ll see a small museum full of interesting information regarding the creation of the salt mine and the importance of the land we’ll be visiting. Then, the walk inside the mine will take about an hour, where you’ll see the biggest salt heart of the world, the coolest water mirrors, as well as the set of the movie “The 33”, reminding us how risky the miner's work is.

Benefit from pickup at your hotel in Bogotá, and then travel to the salt mines of Nemocón 65 kilometers from the city center. Get stunning views of the beautiful landscape before arrival. Then, take a tour of the salt mine tunnels and discover what is felt like to work 60 meters below ground. Learn about the history of salt and how it is extracted as you marvel at the optical effects of the mirrors of brine. See where the movie Los 33 was filmed before lunch in the colonial city of Zipaquirá. Next, visit one of the most artistic achievements of Colombian architecture on a tour of the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, built within the tunnels of a salt mine.

Explore two of Colombia's most important tourist attractions, both related to salt mining, on a day trip from Bogotá. Visit the Nemocón Salt Mine and the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, each with its own unique characteristics. Start your day with a visit to the Nemocón Salt Mine, located in Nemocón, Cundinamarca, about 80 kilometers north of Bogotá. The mine has been in operation since the 13th century, with significant development occurring in the 19th and 20th centuries. Explore the underground galleries and see natural salt formations. Learn about the salt extraction process that has been carried out in the region. Admire the "Salt Christ," a salt sculpture carved into one of the walls of the mine, and the Salt Mirror Room, a salt formation that creates an impressive visual effect. Next, head to the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, located in Zipaquirá, Cundinamarca, about 50 kilometers north of Bogotá. The cathedral was built in a salt mine that had been exploited since the 19th century. The first salt cathedral was inaugurated in 1954, but the current version, which was inaugurated in 1995, is the most modern and well-known. Marvel at the cathedral's impressive underground architecture, with a design that incorporates salt as the main material. The cathedral is divided into different sections, including the main nave, the Stations of the Cross, and various chapels, all illuminated with lighting that enhances the characteristics of the salt. In addition to the architecture, the Salt Cathedral offers a unique spiritual and cultural experience, with an educational tour of the history and importance of salt in the region.

Discover the colonial town of Nemocón and its salt mine located 65 km from Bogotá. Start your day with a 9:00 AM pick-up from your accommodation in Bogotá. During your drive to Nemocón, enjoy the beautiful landscape. On arrival, join a bilingual guide, who will take you through the tunnels of the salt mine. Experience what it's like to be a salt miner, and descend 60 meters underground while learning about the history of salt and how to extract it. See the heart of Colombia, marvel at the mirrors of brine with its stunning optical effect and take a look at the movie set of "Los 33" where the movie about the trapped miners of Chile was filmed. Enjoy a typical Colombian lunch in Nemocón and then visit the major square of the town.

Combine nature with industry on this 7-hour guided excursion from Bogotà to visit Lake Guatavita and the salt mine of Nemocón. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city with this relaxing small-group tour of up to 11 people. After pickup at around 8:00 AM at your hotel, start the 2-hour drive through the savanna towards Lake Guatavita, a lagoon that is part of a protected natural area. Likely formed by the impact of a crater, the lake is almost perfectly circular. A native park guide will join the group for a 75-minute tour, during which he’ll explain the culture of the Muisca Indians, the legend of El Dorado, and the biological importance of the lagoon. During the tour, you’ll also take a half hour walk along a path at the edge of the crater to admire different views of the lagoon.   Next, visit the town of Guatavita to explore its architecture and environment. Enjoy a lunch typical of the region before heading out for Nemocón. On the way there, see the beautiful Tominé reservoir, a 9-kilometer-long body of water. When you arrive at Nemocón, you’ll experience what it’s like to be a salt miner: walk 60 meters below the surface of the Earth into an authentic salt mine and discover the history of the Colombian salt industry.