Impressive place but the stations of the cross were disappointing. We were expecting carved figures in salt or sandstone but basically each station was represented by carved crosses in different positions with a very 'modern art' type explanation. As the tickets were quite expensive at 20 USD, my husband and I were rather underwhelmed. However, it did get better after the 14 stations with a lovely Chapel and some proper carvings, including a nativity scene. There was also an excellent sound and light show on the half hour centred on the main Chapel and cross. There are a number of other types of attractions in the 'commercial' area for which you have to pay extra and we didn't bother. There are also numerous shops and eateries. An impressive set up given how you are underground and in an old mine. To exit you board a tram which takes you back to the entrance but nobody told us this and we spent quite some time trying to locate the exit as the signage is pretty poor. Lastly, to note that you do not have to join a tour for your visit and they are only conducted in Spanish. We were provided with an audio and were able to wander at leisure.

Incredible place, definitely a wonder of the world and human beings, to see all the work done by the miners is breath-taking. It’s a religious experience which I wasn't exactly looking for, but you can appreciate the art and its an experience how deep into the salt mine you go. Easy to access, and to walk alone or on tour. Note: if you happen to be a fan of the Nobel prize winner, Colombian writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez, like I am; the town outside the attraction is the town where he studied and lived for many years. Unfortunately there is nothing to celebrate him anywhere, but I visited the abandoned house and his old school anyway.

My son married a girl from Colombia and we came here with her family after the wedding. They are Catholic and we are Protestant but the experience was quite meaningful for us all. The carvings/statues were amazing in their quality and setting, and the lighting added a worshipful element. The shops were full of good souvenirs but I wish there was a book I could buy with photos and descriptions of each cross and each statue.

The scale of the Salt Cathedral is enormous and its beauty is undeniable. Although it's a religious site, the natural beauty will appeal to everyone. Small children probably won't like it much because it is a mostly visual experience with no real hands on aspects. Plan on lots if walking with a tricky uneven floor. (It's a mine after all). Also, being that it was a salt mine and the caves are carved entirely into rock salt, there is a pungent odor in the beginning more narrow parts. Higher elevation for those not used to it will get a bit winded when walking the inclines and stairs. I'm glad I did it, but I'm not sure I would have missed it if I hadn't.