How to get to Guadalajara de Buga, and what to do while you are there

Buga or rather Guadalajara de Buga , is part of the select Network of Peoples Heritage of Colombia. It is also known as "The Lady City", since its imposing colonial architecture, reminds of a great women of that time, who were characterized by their exuberant dresses and their clasical appearance.

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Visiting Buga , represents a magnificent encounter with the history, with the nicest weather that calls to explore and reflax. There are hundreds of national and foreign tourists who come to Buga, attracted, among other things, by the strong spiritual atmosphere that invades its surroundings.

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However, Buga offers many options for all types of travelers. In conclusion, it is a city that is very well prepared for tourism, so if this is one of your next destinations, make yourself comfortable and take note because here we show you how to get to Buga , what to do and other useful information They will be very helpful.

How to get to Buga?

Buga is an hour away from Cali , the capital of Valle del Cauca, so the easiest way to get to Buga is to take a bus there that departs from the Cali Transport Terminal. The ticket usually costs 8,500 COP and the trip lasts a little over an hour. Therefore, if you are spending a few days on vacation or you are visiting Cali , take some time to go and get to know this beautiful town.

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Now, if you are in another city the fastest way to get to Buga is to take a flight to Cali , which lands at the Alfonso Bonilla Aragón airport, located in the municipality of Palmira and from there use land transportation, taking a direct bus from there to Buga.

What to do in Buga?

In Buga you have different and varied activities to do. Perhaps, the most famous and known is the Basilica of the Lord of Miracles , church visited by thousands of pilgrims seeking the miracles of the Lord, which, they say, He grant if you ask with faith and devotion, but beyond that, The Basilica is a work of art, its construction lasted 15 years and among its features, is the clock tower, a French styled that has been functioning since 1909. Other Catholic temples, just as beautiful as the Basilica is the Church of San Francisco de Asís and the Cathedral of San Pedro.

The Buga Lighthouse is another monument that you can visit. The particularity of this is that it points out the route Buga-Madroñal- Buenaventura, route that over the years has been considered one of the most important in the country, and continuing with this type of monuments, in Buga is the Railway Station , a spectacular architectural ensemble declared Cultural Interest of the Nation .

To take a short hike or perhaps rest a little, you can go to the Liberty Bridge and then José María Cabal Park , and also to the beautiful Fuenmayor Park , to end up at the Castillo de la Cerveza . But if you want ecological tourism, you can visit the Natural Park Las Hermosas , located near Buga or Laguna de Sonso or Chircal , or if you want a more relaxed and enjoyable, we recommend going to the Balneario Casa Lago El Manantial , which is only 25 minutes away from Buga .

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