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Heritage, Nature and Adventure
23°C ~ 73°F
Average
80%
Relative Humidity
1,136
MASL
2,158,000
Population
Santander is a destination that invites you to enjoy beautiful landscapes, adventure sports, and cultural wealth. It is home to some of the most beautiful heritage towns in Colombia. Visiting Santander is a unique and memorable experience.
Bucaramanga, the capital of the department of Santander, is known as The Beautiful City, a destination that combines beautiful landscapes with a history rich in culture and tradition. It is also known as the City of Parks due to its numerous squares and green areas. Walking through its streets, you can admire the impressive colonial buildings preserved in perfect condition.
Barichara received in 1975 the title of the most beautiful town in Colombia for preserving more than three centuries of culture and tradition in its buildings. In 1978, it was declared a National Monument, and since 2010, it has been part of the Tourist Network of Heritage Towns. It is said that its original name was Bara Florida, and it was changed to Bara Echada, from which the current name derives.
San Gil, called Fonce Pearl and declared a National Monument in 1963, is classified as the tourism capital of Santander and has a varied offer of natural, cultural, and adventure tourist plans and destinations. In the center of the municipality is the Santa Cruz Cathedral, which dates back to 1769. Its territories, formerly populated by the Guane Indians, are an ideal setting for rafting, bungee jumping, cave exploration, kayaking, mountain biking, paragliding, and other extreme recreational activities.
By Air:
The Palonegro International Airport connects Bucaramanga and Santander with all the cities of Colombia and some international ones with non-stop flights.
By Land:
All municipalities have the Transportation Terminal, used by thousands of travelers to leave and arrive to and from all cities and municipalities in Colombia.
In Santander, streets are called 'calles' and 'carreras'. 'Carreras' are roads that go from west to east and 'calles' go from south to north. Santander Park is located in the center, Garcia Rovira Park to the west, Neomundo Park to the east, and the transport terminal to the south. All municipalities are smaller and have a similar design.
Public Transportation: Bucaramanga offers a public transportation system with buses (Metrolinea) and taxis, reaching all corners of the city, smaller municipalities also have jeeps, tuk tuks and other methods of transportation.
Come and experience the diverse range of culinary delights that Santander offers. Among all the mouth-watering dishes, the most renowned is Oreada Meat. This marinated, salted, and sun-dried beef is sure to tantalize your taste buds and can be found in most restaurants and breakfast places in the region. Four out of five people who try Oreada Meat for the first time are so smitten with it that they think about buying more to take home.
And what better way to enjoy this delectable dish than with the Santander Arepa, also known as the peeled corn arepa, is made with finely ground corn, cassava, and bacon, this little delight is the perfect match for any dish in Santander, especially for Oreada Meat. Don't forget to try this 'lady of the table' with your meals and experience the ultimate culinary bliss in Santander!
The National Guabina and Tiple Festival along with Beautifil Festival of Bucaramanga are 2 of the unmissable events in Santander. In the destination, more events are held every year such as:
110V
Type A and B
COP
Colombian Peso
Water
Drinkable
Outfit
Casual
Please keep in mind the following tips before traveling to Santander. The destination has type A or B plugs, so ensure to carry a type A adapter if you have a type B or European type C plug; in some places only Type A plugs are available. The voltage in the destination is 110V AC and the grid is stable all the time.
Most businesses in the destination accept credit cards, so we recommend carrying at least $100,000 in cash per person and day, especially if you plan to visit rural places or distant towns. Colombian Pesos come in $1,000, $2,000, $5,000, $10,000, $20,000, $50,000, and $100,000 bills.
The tap water in main cities is 100% drinkable, but we don't recommend drinking tap water in nearby municipalities and towns. So, it's better to drink bottled water or bottled drinks. On most tours, we'll provide you with a hydration kit, which includes environmentally friendly bottles or containers.
The climate in the city is usually cool to hot. So, casual clothing is enough, and we recommend wearing sunglasses, a hat, or a cap to protect yourself from the sun. Our guides will guide you with the appropriate clothing to visit the destinations from the day before.
Complying with article 17 of law 679 of 2001, the agency warns tourists that sexual exploitation and abuse of children and adolescents in the country are criminally and administratively sanctioned by Colombian laws. National Tourism Registry: 34528 & 34529
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