Catedral de Sal (Salt Cathedral) in Zipaquira

capitan_centella says on Oct 30, 2007, 23:37:

The most fun way to go to salt cathedral in zipaquira is by train. You can take it in two points of the city. The old tain station in calle trece, or take it on the santa anas station (near to usaquen´s neighboorhood). You can buy a "whole trip" (the back and forth tickect, the lunch, and the entrance to the cathedral. . .) just ask in the front counter of the "turistren" (the stations)

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=431743

Hope it helps. See you around.

"When you open your eyes, you turn around with the world, But it can change, if you only close it, and see a dream to yourself." Me.

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mrproper says on Oct 31, 2007, 02:56:

The train sounds like a good idea, I never knew about it. The way I got there, though, was taking Transmilenio to the Portal Norte (the farthest station you can take north) and then there is an area where independent buses take you further north to other places, including Zipaquirá. Just check the sign on the front of the bus, or ask someone. I think it cost me about 3,000 pesos for about a 45 minute - 1 hour ride. Good luck!

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Rikito says on Oct 31, 2007, 06:20:

Take the train...I did and it was one of my most enjoyable experiences. The train has live musiv, food at all of the stops and people on the train really feel like they get special treatment. For me it's a don't miss event especially if you have famil or friends with you. It's non stop fun.

It is not life that matters, but the journey.

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Bill Turley says on Oct 31, 2007, 07:02:

I think the train is only on weekends. The buses run all day every day from Portal dle Norte. Wear good walking shoes as the trip into the mine at Zipa is a good walk. I don't know about the mine at Nemocon other than its existence

Mr. Bill Somondoco

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Gator says on Oct 31, 2007, 07:19:

1. The train is a blast BUT only on the weekends (and IMHO tends to get somewhat boring) and the Catedral tends to be have big crowds on the weekend.

2. No "Catedral" at Nemocon, only several working salt mines.

3. Bring yous walking shoes.

4. If you go on the weekend plan to get there early in the am ot you will have a longgggggggggg line to stand in.

5. It's about a 9 hour round trip on the train because of the condition of the tracks-you never go faster than about 20/25 kmh

Was there a couple of months ago when my daughter was visiting from the US.

"Brevior Sltare Cum Deformibus Mulieribus Est Vita!" .

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la campiña says on Oct 31, 2007, 13:00:

take the transmilenio to the last stop north, then take a bus to " Zipa", definately worth a visit, also Cajica is a very pretty pueblito on route.

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Gator says on Oct 31, 2007, 13:13:

I would plan on a lunch stop in Cajica-¡Cuedado! Can be very crowded on Saturday and Sunday with people from Bogotá.

There was a Salt Catedral in Nemocon but it has been closed for years.

"Brevior Sltare Cum Deformibus Mulieribus Est Vita!" .

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capitan_centella says on Nov 1, 2007, 19:06:

Yeap gator has a point on it, it´s crowded on weekends. . . Still, the train is a nice way to go to Zipa. . . check the link I left.

"When you open your eyes, you turn around with the world, But it can change, if you only close it, and see a dream to yourself." Me.

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MaSep says on Nov 1, 2007, 20:13:

They have a translator in the Zipa salt, (when i went there the last thing my gringo boyfriend was hearing was that) any way was not the most interesting thing to hear..

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garga41 says on Nov 2, 2007, 21:03:

Thank you all for your insight... that's a big help. I think I'm going to take the bus this weekend and the train when I have more time to spare. I'm looking forward to it! Hope you all are enjoying Colombia.
Brett
p.s. - i have a blog i've about my time in colombia, and i'm always open to feedback, negative or positive:
life-of-brett.blogspot.com

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webmanco says on Nov 2, 2007, 21:46:

...A yo, déjenme queto y no me jodan má! ...

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