Zipaquira

After spending nearly 2 weeks on the Carribean coast we have finally headed inland and to higher altitudes for a cooler climate and to experience a different side of Colombia. It's just nice to be out of the humidity. We have hired a car to do a little road trip loop out of Bogotá, our first stop is the small town of Zipaquirá.

A small town which has made its money from Salt since the pre-Columbian times and has repurposed itself as the a cute, laid back an artsy town welcoming tourists and students alike. We only stayed in town one night, leaving enough time to take in the number 1 tourist attraction in Colombia as voted for by Colombians, the Salt Cathedral (more on that tomorrow), but despite it being a fleeting visit we both really enjoyed our time here. It seems to have a lively restaurant and bar scene as well as having some cute little cafes and books shops. It is a little colder than we anticipated so the jeans and jumpers have made a reappearance and we even needed a blanket at night.Read more