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  1. The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá (Spanish: Catedral de Sal de Zipaquirá) is an underground Roman Catholic church built within the tunnels of a salt mine 200 metres (660 ft) underground in a halite mountain near the city of Zipaquirá, in Cundinamarca, Colombia.

  2. Apr 20, 2019 · Colombia's Salt Cathedral is located about 600 feet underground, in a former salt mine in Zipaquirá, just outside Bogotá. It's especially busy during Easter, with thousands...

  3. Mar 23, 2021 · Zipaquirás Salt Cathedral (or Catedral de Sal) remains one of the most popular day trips around Bogota, Colombia. Carved from 250,000 tons of salt, 190m underground, it remains a marvel and well worth a visit.

  4. Little by little, a multicolored phosphorescent light appeared and illuminated the walls of the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, a monumental architectural masterpiece built by the miners' own hands and which became a beautiful temple.

  5. Sep 10, 2023 · The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá is a true architectural marvel, seamlessly blending religious and cultural elements within the natural beauty of the salt mine. Its unique location and stunning architecture make it a pilgrimage site for both religious and cultural enthusiasts, showcasing the rich heritage of Colombia.

  6. Dec 11, 2023 · Nestled around 30 miles (48 kilometers) from Bogotá, in the picturesque town of Zipaquirá, is the Salt Cathedral, or Cathedral de Sal. As the capital of the Cundinamarca department, this subterranean wonder is tucked deep within the hill of Zipa and proudly stands 2,652 meters above sea level.

  7. Visitors are enchanted by the chance to feel like miners and explore dark tunnels using a special helmet lamp in the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá. Take a tourist train from Bogotá to tour the twelve Stations of the Cross under colorful lights and see a 3D movie on salt extraction.