Dive into history and culture: Guatavita Lake & Salt Cathedral Tour
This is undoubtedly one of the best tourist attraction combinations near Bogotá. The day begins with a visit to the Guatavita Lake, known as the place where the Muiscas made the ritual that originated the El Dorado legend. This place has a stunning beauty that you can only understand by visiting it. Afterward, we cross the savannah to arrive at the Zipaquirá municipality. Here, you will visit the first wonder of Colombia, the Salt Cathedral, a place you should not miss when you come to Colombia.
Salt Cathedral - Group tour with daily departures from 1 pax
Known as the first wonder of Colombia, it is entirely carved in salt and is unique in the country.
The Salt Cathedral —located 180 meters underground— will give you an out-of-the-ordinary experience. It was initially a mine where the workers created a small chapel; however, they never imagined that it would become a must-see attraction for visitors.
Each step in the cathedral will surprise you, from the Way of the Cross to the Choir and a balcony from where you can appreciate the tallest underground cross in the world, which measures 16 meters high and 10 meters wide.
Nisso Coffee
At NiSSo's experiential coffee boutique, coffee lovers have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a world of specialty and authenticity. This place invites visitors to explore and prepare their own coffee, experimenting with different varieties and elaboration methods. With an overflowing passion for coffee, NiSSo strives to provide its "coffee lovers" with exceptional moments.
Sapiens - Grupo SERATTA
Come and discover Sapiens, where exclusivity and exceptional flavors meet! This restaurant is unique, designed exclusively for eight diners. It offers the “Reflections” tasting menu, an explosion of umami and concentrated flavors that include meat, fish, seafood, and vegan options, creating an haute cuisine gastronomic experience that delights the senses. In addition, its ambience and tableware are committed to social responsibility.
Frenessi - Grupo SERATTA
Frenessi, a place that opened two years ago, breaks new ground and is positioned as a benchmark in the continent. It offers a unique and entirely technological gastronomic experience that will leave you fascinated. It's one of the restaurants of the Seratta Group in Bogotá.
Tasca, La Puerta de Alcalá
Tasca, La Puerta de Alcalá is a little piece of Spain in Bogotá. More than 60 traditional tapas await you, which are full of flavors that travel from different regions of Spain: paellas, exquisite cheeses, and a selection of imported charcuterie. You can also enjoy a live flamenco show six days a week. What's the best part? Tasca, La Puerta De Alcalá, is one of six restaurants in the country awarded the "Restaurants From Spain" certificate by the Economic and Commercial Office of the Embassy of Spain.
M Cocina Árabe Bogotá
It is a Lebanese restaurant with more than 14 years of Arab tradition. Its offer shows the evolution of a great culinary tradition around the flavors of the Middle East in different dishes (they have locations in Cartagena, Barranquilla, and Bogota).
Jaime Gourmet
Jaime Gourmet is a perfect gastronomic experience that offers its dinners a wide variety of typical Peruvian dishes prepared with high-quality raw materials. From a starter to a dessert, diners will undoubtedly enjoy unique and unmistakable flavors. In fact, Peruvian cuisine is considered the best in Latin America.
Azahar Café
It is a Colombian brand that handles 100% Colombian specialty coffees. Azahar has two stores in Bogotá and one in Armenia (Quindio). In the Colombian capital, they are located in Parque de la 93 Calle 93b No. 13-91) and in El Nogal (Cra 9 No. 79a-23). Its menu is suitable for any time of the day, including a broad gastronomic offer of breakfasts, lunches, bakery, and pastry products, as well as a wide menu of seasonal coffees to taste in different methods and preparations. Its doors are open every day.
Café de la Tintería
This specialty coffee shop offers methods for preparing single-origin coffee with a high score and care in its quality, as well as fair trade. The customer can enjoy drinks made from traditional products that exalt the Colombian tradition and are homemade with raw materials of the highest quality. It offers options for all tastes and needs, including vegan cuisine; it also serves different dishes and hot or cold drinks without coffee.