In the midst of the crisis that air transport is going through in the country due to the suspension of airline flights Viva and Ultra, just a few days before the start of Holy Week, visit some of the best spa de Cundinamarca can be a great alternative to enjoy and relax during the holiday season.
In Bogotá and its surroundings there are different types of spas with innovative proposals ranging from Thai massages, experiences 180 meters underground and even flotation capsules. The prices to enjoy these places range from $90,000 to $805,000.
De Sal, the spa that is located in the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, is 180 meters underground and is the only one of its kind in Latin America. In this place, people will be able to enjoy relaxing massages and walk barefoot on top of the salt, which, due to its mineral components, “helps to release general tensions from the body, muscular contractures, nervous exhaustion and alterations commonly caused by stress. They also act as revitalizing, re-energizing and circulatory regulator, returning to the body its natural freshness and vitality”, explains De Sal. Prices range from $100 to $600.
“We will have a special schedule that will go from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., also on Thursday, April 6 and Saturday, April 8, we will have extended hours from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. From Catedral de Sal de Zipaquirá invites Colombians and foreigners to visit the First Wonder of Colombia and live an experience”, said Yenny Paéz Sabogal, general of the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá.
Baw Thai is a Thai spa with masseurs from Thailand who are specialized in relaxation therapies. They have different services such as Thai massages for pregnant women, athletes or anyone. This type of service has costs ranging from $175,000 to $415,000.
They also have reflexology rituals that last from 30 minutes to an hour and cost anywhere from $265,000 to $535,000. In addition, they have plans that include services such as Jacuzzi and massages, with prices from $340,000 per person to $805,000.
Another of the innovative spas is the Serenity Float Center, which has capsules or flotation tanks that increase dopamine and endorphin levels, raising the person’s mood. For this, users must lie down on a liquid solution of 380 kg of Epsom salt dissolved in 1,000 liters of water, heated to a temperature of 34.5ºC. This therapy has a cost of $125,000 and the massage $110,000 or the promotion of both for $185,000.
“Float tanks can also be considered as a training method for meditation. After 30-45 minutes After floating, your mind begins to produce theta brain waves, which are responsible for that state between waking up and sleeping,” they detail on their website.
Mi Ranchito Spa is another of the luxury proposals in the capital, the only entrance to the hydrological areas such as sauna, Turkish bath, Jacuzzi costs $90,000, and the cheapest massage costs $110,000. Its facilities also include a bar, restaurant and hairdresser.
The other option is at the JW Marriot spa, where they offer swedish or deep tissue massage which last 90 minutes. This, added to the entrance to the pool and jacuzzi is worth $310,000 per person, and the most expensive plan reaches $368,000.
