On this journey you are going to visit the Nemocón Salt Mine with us, we will pick you up at your hotel or place of accommodation and we will leave for the municipality of Nemocón, the journey can last approximately 60 to 90 minutes.
During this journey you will have the opportunity to observe different places such as the north highway in the city of Bogotá, you will pass through the Marroquín Castle and the town of Chía.
Descend into an underground wonderland where salt is produced 196 feet (60 m) below the earth's surface. A private guide will accompany you to the Nemocón Salt Mines during a half-day educational tour to discover the history of the mines and their impressive brine mirrors.
After reaching Nemocón, we will make our way inside the mines with a private guide who will be eager to share the history of the extraction process. Inside the mine, otherworldly stalactites and stalagmites are glimpsed complemented by colorful atmospheric lighting. Be amazed as you head to a region where brine deposits have created a natural network of reflective mirrors.
A captivating place for its authenticity is the Nemocón Salt Mine, which can be reached in thirty minutes from Zipaquirá. There, 80 m underground, travelers travel 1,600 m of tunnels through which between 1816 and 1968 approximately eight million tons of salt were extracted. The 28 brine mirrors are striking, in which the salt rocks were dissolved and which produce an impressive optical effect.

On the way you can see stalactites and stalagmites and there is even an ecological trail, an auditorium and a geology room.
You will know the curiosities about the Nemocón salt mines and you will discover that the salt extraction industry dates back to 400 BC in this region of the world. You will see the filming location of the movie "Los 33", which details the collapse in 2010 of a copper and gold mine in Chile, starring Antonio Banderas and then enjoy a delicious typical lunch in Nemocón.
Then we will go to Bogotá to the center of the city, you will know the most representative sites of Bogotá and the most important attractions of the Colombian capital and enjoy the beauty of Bogotá on this excursion with a bilingual companion, who will be in charge of responding to all your concerns.
Learn about recent history and the actual political situation of the country by visiting the historic center and getting a first impression of this huge city of color.
Enjoy a walking tour of “La Candelaria” and visit the Plaza Simón Bolívar, the Presidential House, the Fernando Botero Museum or the Gold Museum and discover the oldest square in Bogotá: “El Chorro de Quevedo”.
Climb to 3172m and capture in photos, the beautiful panoramic view of Bogotá from the top of Monserrate, The Monserrate hill, located to the east of the Colombian Capital District, is one of the most recognizable formations of the Bogotá savanna, as well as one of symbols of the city. We will visit the craft stores so that you can buy their best handmade products.
El Chorro de Quevedo is the historical and cultural heart of the city. As in its beginnings the commercial activity of the city moved downhill and towards the north, the colonial architecture was able to remain almost intact. The historic center of Bogotá is one of the best preserved in Latin America. El Chorro de Quevedo is currently a colorful place, full of magic and extraordinary beings that coexist with the bohemian atmosphere.
You will roast to visit the Botero Museum which has one of the most important collections of international art that can be found in Latin America. Thanks to the donation made by Maestro Fernando Botero in 2000 to the Banco de la República, the public can permanently access this important international art show.