Colombia's salt wonder

Updated On Sept 27, 2012 12:27 pm IST
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A salt waterfall is seen in the Nemocon salt mine. The mine is one of Colombia's most popular tourist attractions. Reuters photo expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Sept 27, 2012 12:27 pm IST

A salt waterfall is seen in the Nemocon salt mine. The mine is one of Colombia's most popular tourist attractions. Reuters photo

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A salt statue of Jesus Christ carrying the cross is seen at a chapel in the Nemocon salt mine. The mine is one of Colombia's most popular tourist attractions. Reuters photo expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Sept 27, 2012 12:27 pm IST

A salt statue of Jesus Christ carrying the cross is seen at a chapel in the Nemocon salt mine. The mine is one of Colombia's most popular tourist attractions. Reuters photo

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Visitors stand beside the Mirror of Underground Salt in the Nemocon salt mine. The mine is one of Colombia's most popular tourist attractions. Reuters photo expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Visitors stand beside the Mirror of Underground Salt in the Nemocon salt mine. The mine is one of Colombia's most popular tourist attractions. Reuters photo

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A visitor walks in the Chamber of Stalactites and Stalagmites at the Nemocon salt mine. The mine is one of Colombia's most popular tourist attractions. Reuters photo expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A visitor walks in the Chamber of Stalactites and Stalagmites at the Nemocon salt mine. The mine is one of Colombia's most popular tourist attractions. Reuters photo

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Visitors look at the San Juan pond in the Nemocon salt mine. The mine is one of Colombia's most popular tourist attractions. Reuters photo expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Visitors look at the San Juan pond in the Nemocon salt mine. The mine is one of Colombia's most popular tourist attractions. Reuters photo

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A halite salt crystal in the shape of a heart is seen in the Nemocon salt mine. The mine is one of Colombia's most popular tourist attractions. Reuters photo expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Sept 27, 2012 12:27 pm IST

A halite salt crystal in the shape of a heart is seen in the Nemocon salt mine. The mine is one of Colombia's most popular tourist attractions. Reuters photo

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Visitors look at the Chamber of Stalactites and Stalagmites in the Nemocon salt mine. The mine is one of Colombia's most popular tourist attractions. Reuters photo expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Sept 27, 2012 12:27 pm IST

Visitors look at the Chamber of Stalactites and Stalagmites in the Nemocon salt mine. The mine is one of Colombia's most popular tourist attractions. Reuters photo

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A visitor walks past the Chamber of the Mirrors, which is reflected in a saltwater pond, in the Nemocon salt mine. The mine is one of Colombia's most popular tourist attractions. Reuters photo expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A visitor walks past the Chamber of the Mirrors, which is reflected in a saltwater pond, in the Nemocon salt mine. The mine is one of Colombia's most popular tourist attractions. Reuters photo

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A visitor walks past a statue of the Virgen del Perpetuo Socorro (Our Lady of Perpetual Help), which is reflected in a saltwater pond, in the Nemocon salt mine. The mine is one of Colombia's most popular tourist attractions. Reuters photo expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Sept 27, 2012 12:27 pm IST

A visitor walks past a statue of the Virgen del Perpetuo Socorro (Our Lady of Perpetual Help), which is reflected in a saltwater pond, in the Nemocon salt mine. The mine is one of Colombia's most popular tourist attractions. Reuters photo

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