Zipaquira

Zipaquira is a small, picturesque town two hours north of Bogota. Although the town itself is pretty with lots of old colonial buildings, the main attraction that draws people to Zipaquira is the impressive Catedral de Sal; an old underground cathedral, carved under the mountains and made completely from salt rocks.

As you enter the narrow tunnels walking further underground, you pass 14 small chapels each containing a vividly-lit cross carved from salt.

Before finally reaching the balconies overlooking the impressive, colourfully lit main chamber.

On either side there are smaller but equally impressive chambers where over 3,000 people attend weekly mass every Sunday. This magnificent creation is a labyrinth of archways, tunnels, stairs and balconies making it fun to explore but easy to get lost.