Picture this: you're being whisked deep underground, into the Earth’s core—well, not quite, but close enough to make you wonder if you’re starring in a Netflix thriller about secret societies. But fear not! You’re actually on your way to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira, where tonight’s exclusive event is about to be the most luxurious thing to ever happen in a place that’s basically a giant fancy salt shaker.

As you arrive, the cathedral is glowing like a scene from a sci-fi movie, except instead of aliens, you're surrounded by ancient salt walls that would definitely be in a Pinterest board called "Salt Chic." A guide escorts you through the vast, carved-out labyrinth where you half expect Batman to swoop in at any moment. Instead, you're treated to a concert that makes you rethink every cramped theater show you’ve ever been to. Picture this: a string quartet plays hauntingly beautiful music in acoustics so perfect, you could swear the salt walls are humming along, while you just try not to look too emotional in front of strangers.

After the music, you're ushered into the fanciest underground dining room you’ve ever seen—think Hogwarts’ Great Hall, but with more sodium. The table is long, glittering with crystal, and you’re seated for a five-course meal that makes you question why you ever settle for takeout. Each dish is so impeccably plated, you almost feel bad for eating it—almost. But then you realize, "Hey, I’m eating gourmet food hundreds of feet below ground. How many people can say that?" You lean into it.

Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira

Wine flows, laughter bubbles, and the soft hum of instrumental music fills the air. You swap stories with the other guests, trying to sound sophisticated while low-key wondering if anyone else is thinking about how weird it is that we’re eating in a salt mine. But it works, because everything about this night feels surreal and glamorous. And by the time dessert rolls around, you’re convinced that all future meals should happen in salt caves—preferably with someone serenading you.

As the night winds down, you raise a glass in a final toast, laughing to yourself at how you've just experienced the most elegant, underground soirée of your life. You walk out knowing one thing for sure: it was an evening that really rocked.

At Colombian Journeys, we would be delighted to assist you with your events and incentives, groups and FITs to Colombia.

Our DMCs can assist with accommodation, (gala) dinners, meeting rooms, transport, team building and other options you need for your event