You should visit the new Salt Cathedral, opened in 1995, carved inside a salt mine, which makes it one of a kind in the world. The cathedral is located two hours from Bogota.

The Salt Cathedral is a temple built inside the salt mines of Zipaquirá in the Sabana de Bogota, Cundinamarca department, Colombia. It is also a religious center.

Roswell Garavito Pearl is the responsible for the architectural and artistic design of the new Salt Cathedral.

Inside there is a rich art collection, especially salt and marble sculptures in an atmosphere of deep religious feeling which attracts pilgrims and tourists.

In 2007 through a competition to choose the 7 Wonders of Colombia Salt Cathedral won the most votes, making it the No.1 Wonder Colombia, although it was also proposed between the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.

The Cathedral itself is a construction of three ships, the volume of its proportions and interior lighting are breathtaking.