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Know what to do in Zipaquira Colombia. This municipality is very close to Bogota and it is certainly worth knowing. You should read: 5 places to visit in Bogotá, Colombia Zipaquirá has a charming charm for its streets that preserve a colonial architecture. It is a place where you can breathe an atmosphere of tranquility. Its people are very friendly and you can find very rich local food at a good price.  How to get to Zipaquirá? One option to get to Zipaquirá is a bus from the transport terminal in Bogotá. This trip takes about 1 hour and a half depending on the traffic. You can take a transmilenio to the portal del norte in Bogotá. The session is located where the intermunicipal buses to Zipaquirá are. These buses frequently run every 10 to 15 minutes and the journey takes 45 minutes depending on traffic. Finally, if you want to live a more special experience, there is also the option of taking the train that leaves from the Sabana station. In this locomotive you will enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the surroundings of Bogotá, typical food and local music.   Things to do in Zipaquira? Many people wonder what to do in this beautiful place. Here is a list of the places you should not miss in Zipaquira.  Salt Cathedral  The Salt Cathedral is the main attraction. It was chosen as the first wonder of Colombia. It really is a magical and surprising place because of its architecture. During the tour of the cathedral you can see the Stations of the Cross and different works of salt and marble. However, beyond the religious meaning, you will surely love this place for its beauty.  Museums You can visit different cultural and historical sites such as the archaeological museum of Zipaquirá where

Ciénaga Magdalena, Colombia is the capital of magical realism.  Cienaga inspired to Gabriel Garcia Marquez for his novel One Hundred Years of Solitude. Cienaga is National Heritage for his architectural and historical value.  This is considered one of the most beautiful towns in Colombia. tt has been chosen for the recording of novels, films and music videos. It is located on the shores of the Caribbean Sea and has a great gastronomic offer. You should read: 5 reasons to visit Mompox, Bolívar and living its magic   How to get to Ciénaga, Magdalena? Ciénaga is only 40 minutes from Santa Marta. To get there you just have to go to the transport terminal. Buses leave every 5 minutes and cost $3,500*. You can also get to Ciénaga from Barranquilla, taking a bus to Santa Marta and stopping in Cienaga.  *Year 2020   Things to do in Ciénaga, Magdalena Visit Ciénaga, Magdalena Colombia gives you multiple options. Firstly when you arrive at Cienaga you can walk around its streets or choose to get a ciclotaxi or motocarro ( the most popular means of transportation in Cienaga), and go to places like:  The Plaza del Centenario: is the most important place in Cienaga.  You can find the the Templete,  a monument inspired by Republican architecture. Also the church San Juan Bautista, the Municipal Mayor's Office, as well as all the colonial-style houses that surround it. The Masonic Lodge: This beautiful building is the house of the masons, it was built more than 100 years ago. In its architectural design the republican style predominates, as in a great part of the municipality. The beach and the camellón: Walking along the beach you can stop at the statue of Tomasita and the Caiman or at the Ciénaga Universal monument. It is also the opportunity to

Visit San Andrés Colombia, a paradise with a sea of ​​seven colors, great marine diversity, a relaxed atmosphere and beautiful landscapes that will make you fall in love with the Colombian Caribbean. It is surrounded by small islands that you can easily visit and each one has its charm. ¡Stay here! Coming up next, you will find everything you need to know before traveling to San Andrés, Colombia. How to get to San Andrés, Colombia? Nowadays it is easy to find flights to this destination, since low-cost airlines have direct flights from several cities in Colombia. In Viva Air and Wingo you find flights starting at $ 100,000 COP for flight path, if you buy them with certain months in advance. For entering the island, you must pay a tourist card, which you pay when you check in your boarding room. Upon arrival on the island, you will pass a checkpoint where they give you a copy of the tourist card and you must keep it because they will ask you again when you leave the island. The cost of this card is $ 116,000 COP for the year 2020, approximately $ 46USD.   Where to get lodge in San Andrés, Colombia? Accommodation is one of the principal topics to know before Visit San Andrés Colombia. The accomodation on the island depends on your budget and your tastes: If you are not worried about the budget and the first thing you want to see when you wake up is the sea, Spratt Bay (in the center of the island) and the San Luis area (It is far from the tourist area of the island), are the ideal accommodations for you. If you travel on a low or medium budget, the areas near the airport are good options because you find comfortable