Top 10 Archaeology Tours in Bogotá

Destination: Bogotá.
La Candelaria is the most attractive and unique colonial neighborhood in Bogotá. Since 1538, it has been a place of gorgeous colonial architecture and the center of the country's government. During this experience, one of our anthropologists, historians, or social scientists will guide you through the history of Bogotá, using the buildings, culture, and stories of this colonial and artsy neighborhood. We will also visit the Gold Museum, the most impressive indigenous museum in the country. The Gold Museum's collection includes 59,479 pre-Columbian indigenous pieces of gold art, jewelry, handicrafts, ceramics, and more. Our tour is a wonderful and unique experience in which our expert walks you through the city, sharing academic and cultural knowledge acquired in the most prestigious universities.
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Destination: Bogotá.
Starting from your hotel, we will take a panoramic tour of the north of the city, admiring emblematic places such as the Moroccan Castle, the Common Bridge and we will cross the picturesque villages of Chia and Cajicá. But the real gem of this tour is the impressive Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, an underground marvel built by miners 160 meters deep in honor of the Virgin of Guasá. With an area of 8,500 square meters, excavated in the rock has been declared the first wonder of Colombia, and its beauty will leave you breathless. After this unique experience, we will explore the charming village of Zipaquirá, strolling through Independence Square and Central Square, where you can immerse yourself in authentic local culture. To crown this unforgettable day, we will enjoy a delicious three-stroke lunch, tasting ajiaco with chicken, an emblematic dish of Colombian gastronomy.
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Destination: Bogotá.
This unique city experience offers a chance to explore the fascinating world of salt in Colombia. You'll start your journey at the Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira, an underground cathedral carved out of salt in a former salt mine. You'll marvel at the intricate carvings and impressive architecture as you learn about the history of salt mining in the region. Next, you'll visit Plaza de los Comuneros, a square in the heart of Zipaquira, where you can relax and take in the sights and sounds of this charming town. With so much to see and do, this city experience is truly one-of-a-kind. Finally, you'll visit the Mina de Sal de Nemocon, another former salt mine that is now open to tourists. Here, you'll have the chance to see how salt was mined and learn about the important role it played in the local economy.
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Destination: Bogotá.
Let’s explore the mysteries of this place where all the magic from the natives live. Join this tour and learn about The Legend of El Dorado which comes to life in Guatavita Lagoon, an ancient place that fascinates whoever visits it.
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Duration: Around 5 hours.

Destination: Bogotá.
Take a private tour to visit Colombia´s salt capital any day of the week with bilingual private guide. Nemocon and its colonial heritage will captivate your senses as you walk around phenomenal architectural sceneries meeting friendly locals baking tasty treats. But just wait until you get to the salt mine, where you will be able to learn the salt production process employed since pre-hispanic ages as you explore around 1,600 meters of tunnels and chambers with particular light effects that will most probably amaze you.
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Duration: Around 5 hours.

Destination: Bogotá.
Personalized private tour driver Guide in Spanish. It starts and ends at your Hotel or home in Bogota. We are ready to provide you with a welcoming experience. more than a guide he is a friend in bogota
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Destination: Bogotá.
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.
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Duration: Around 9 hours.

Destination: Bogotá.
We will observe one of the great constructions made in Zipaquira. Salt Cathedral has a lot of history. We will visit "El Dorado" and arrive at Guatavita Lake
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Duration: Around 10 hours.

Destination: Bogotá.
In this Candelaria Tour, you will get to know Bogotá’s historic center, where it all began. Witness the development of this cosmopolitan city. La Candelaria is the place that keeps the magic of the colonial era, when South America was just a seed of what it is today.
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Duration: Around 4 hours.

Destination: Bogotá.
Explore the world’s only Salt Cathedral, an underground wonder located 180 meters underground in Zipaquirá. This tour includes transportation from the hotel and time to enjoy a typical delicious lunch (does not include lunch). Discover a masterpiece carved out of salt from the world’s largest salt rock deposit. Tour the stations of the Via Crucis, admire the central dome with sculptures and stunning lighting and marvel at the architecture and spirituality of the place. Then, visit the charming village of Zipaquirá, with its central square and colonial streets full of history. Enjoy local cuisine before returning to your accommodation in comfort. An unforgettable tour of one of the most impressive wonders of Colombia.
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Duration: Around 8 hours.