Zipaquirá, Colonial municipality in Cundinamarca, Colombia
The city extends across elevated terrain at 2,652 meters, forming part of the Greater Bogotá Metropolitan Area, 49 kilometers from the capital.
Founded in 1600 by Luis Henríquez, Zipaquirá developed from a Muisca settlement into a Spanish colonial center known for its salt mines.
The central González Forero Square contains buildings that demonstrate the architectural evolution from indigenous Muisca to Spanish colonial periods.
Regular bus services connect Zipaquirá to Bogotá's Terminal del Norte, with departures every 20 minutes throughout the day.
The underground tunnels of former salt mines contain illuminated religious symbols carved directly into mineral walls dating back 3,000 years.
Location: Cundinamarca Department
Inception: July 18, 1600
Elevation above the sea: 2,652 m
Website: http://zipaquira-cundinamarca.gov.co
GPS coordinates: 5.02472,-74.00139
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:15
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