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The Zipaquira Salt Mine is an active mine.  A part of the mine which is no longer in use has been converted into an underground cathedral where everything is made of salt.  The salt is the primary mineral but there are other impurities such as carbon and pyrite.  It's truly a unique experience!

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Salt Cathedral
Inside the Salt Cathedral
Bore Hole
Stations of Cross
Carbon+Salt