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ARCHEOLOGICAL ZONE

ARCHEOLOGICAL ZONE, Nemocón

 colombiantraveler Says:  Discover the Muisca traces in the archeological path, an area that was loyal witness of the open sky exploitation of the Salt by the natives. In the salt hill, we can find the evidence of the first ways to exploit the salt by Muiscas in the year 100 B.C. They used the water... 

THE TREE OF DREAMS

THE TREE OF DREAMS, Nemocón

 colombiantraveler Says:  Let your mind fly in the Tree of Dreams, history with over 400 years of oral tradition, which was originated in the times of the big Muisca chiefs; being Chief El Zipay its legislator Nemequene, one day behind a big tree he fell sleep. That day he had a dream and foresaw his... 

THE OBSERVATORY

THE OBSERVATORY, Nemocón

 colombiantraveler Says:  Enjoy the charm of the Salt Valley, from a unique place in the Savannah. From here you can see a big part of the west Savannah part of Bogotá, the town Nemocón, the lands near Zipaquirá and in the North Tierra Negra. This is an amazing visual show.Maria Catalina Calderon 

SAVANNAH MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

SAVANNAH MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, Nemocón

 colombiantraveler Says:  The Museum is located in the former metal, carpentry workshop and electrical centre of the Mine, building built in the century XIX. You feel the giants steps ...Mastodons, Plesiosaurus, Ichthyosaurus, are a little part of the geological room "Peter Creutzberg", it is a... 

DISCOVERING THE MINE

DISCOVERING THE MINE, Nemocón

 colombiantraveler Says:  The Mine has 3 levels and in the trip which is about 2.500 mts, is possible to discover Salt falls and labyrinths that cross the Mountain. White snowflakes of white gold reflected on the water mirrors, creating a magic and surreal environment; while from its higher parts the... 

Transportation  

ROUTE TO THE MINE

ROUTE TO THE MINE, Nemocón

 colombiantraveler Says:  The mine is just about 70 Km from Bogotá. To get there is very easy, if you go along the north highway, or 7th Avenue, go on until you get La Caro, then go on until Briceño and there take the round point to Jaime Duque Park and go on to Zipaquirá, before Zipaquira entrance... 

What to Pack  

BE PLAIN

BE PLAIN, Nemocón

 colombiantraveler Says:  Travel light it's just a one day trip. But carry some food, things like snacks and water. So comfortable shoes. Depending on the weather carry a warm jumper and an umbrella. A good camera, with a good flash because it's so dark inside the mine. 

Sports & Outdoors  

HORSERIDING IN THE MINE VALLEY

HORSERIDING IN THE MINE VALLEY, Nemocón

 colombiantraveler Says:  The valley was originated by the collapse of the mountain caused by the hydraulic exploitation of the mine. But soon in the Mine Valley, fun will have no limits, with games that will challenge your skills and strengths, no matter the age, like climbing wall with 3 different... 

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COSTS

COSTS, Nemocón

 colombiantraveler Says:  Tickets as follow:$12.000 Adults$6.000 Children and older people$4.000 Universitary StudentsTHE MINE IS OPEN TO PUBLIC EVERYDAY FROM 9AM TO 5PM. 

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 Tickets as follow:$12.000 Adults$6.000 Children and older people$4.000 Universitary StudentsTHE MINE IS OPEN TO PUBLIC EVERYDAY FROM 9AM TO 5PM. 

 

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NEMOCON, A TRAVEL TO THE DEPTHS OF THE EARTH

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 The salt mine of Nemocon with over 500 Years of history under earth has become the new attractive tourist destination from Colombia to the world, the most important construction at 80 mts of... 

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