We ventured 2 ½ hours south of Bogota to the Salt Cathedral,
the “First Wonder of Colombia.” The Catedral
de Sal de Zipaquirá is an underground Roman Catholic Church built within
the tunnels of a salt mine 660 feet underground inside
a mountain near the city of Zipaquirá,
Colombia.
It’s a huge tourist destination and a popular pilgrimage spot.
This massive subterranean cathedral is truly spectacular,
with dramatic lighting, sculptures, light shows, Gregorian Chants and choir
music, a mining tour, an underground mall, and even a train. Following the
Stations of the Cross is a fascinating experience. The eerie combination of
otherworldly and touristy is not to be missed!
We paid about $40 for the entry fee, plus the cost for the
tour guide who drove us through the mountains.
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