What is Zipaquirá known for?

Zipaquirá is known for its Salt Cathedral, a religious sanctuary built in an underground salt mine.

When was Zipaquirá founded?

Zipaquirá was founded on July 18, 1600.

What historical significance does Zipaquirá have?

Before the arrival of the conquistadors, Zipaquirá was an important center of trade in salt, which was vital for preserving food.

Did any famous figures attend school in Zipaquirá?

Gabriel García Márquez, the renowned author, went to school in Zipaquirá.

What makes the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá special?

The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá is a unique religious sanctuary built in an underground salt mine, highlighting the town's historical connection to salt.

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The territory now occupied by Zipaquirá, a city where Gabriel García Márquez went to school, was an important centre of trade in salt - vital to preserve food - before the arrival of the conquistadors. This mineral, the essence of the town (founded on July 18, 1600), is abundant in the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, a religious sanctuary built in an underground salt mine.

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