What to do in Santander, Colombia?

Santander, Colombia, located in the heart of the Colombian Andes, is a destination that captivates the hearts of nature and adventure lovers. This spectacular department offers its visitors a perfect mix of impressive landscapes, activities full of emotions and a rich culture that makes this destination a provocative place for travelers. In this blog, we'll take you on a virtual tour of some of the top experiences Santander has to offer.

1. Barichara - Small towns tour

Barichara is a Colombian municipality located in the department of Santander. This town is recognized for its architecture from the end of the 18th century, it has been declared a cultural heritage of the country. As we walk we will discover cultural treasures in every corner, one of which is the Parque de las Artes, which opens up to its visitors, letting us be creative. Opening up this incredible experience.

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Better known as a "little weaver's town" that is noted for its landscapes and handicrafts woven in fique. Did you know that the traditional food of this town is the famous "culona ant" a culture shared with other municipalities in the department of Santander.

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A place like no other where you can find the famous heliconias, wild flowers, finding cobbled paths and colonial bridges that invite the traveler to walk and enjoy its fresh and romantic atmosphere.

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2. Eco-Coffee Tour at Hacienda Casa Blanca

Discover a hidden gem in the Vericute village of the municipality of Floridablanca. Where you can live one of the best experiences of trying the exceptional specialty coffee, having an outstanding cup profile, a medium body, citrus and caramel notes; each flavor on the palate will take you on a journey of exquisite flavors. An adventure that begins with an exuberant view of the nature that surrounds the farm. The aroma of fresh coffee perfuming the air to start the tour of the coffee plantations, tasting the selection of special coffees, testing the diversity of flavors, aromas and nuances that the world of coffee offers.

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3. Adventure plan in Gambita, Suaita and Guadalupe

The best escape from the city, where you will spend a few days immersed in nature and full of adventures. Start with the main tourist attraction of the municipality of Guadalupe, which is Quebrada las Gachas, you can enjoy the spectacular natural Jacuzzi, unique in Colombia. The adventure continues with some of the best attractions in San José de Suaita, visiting the cotton museum, ruins of the first agro-industrial factory in the country, the Los Caballos waterfall, the curing well, the large well, the sparkling wine. Finally we have the Gambita region, known for its abundance of water sources, this region is one of the best in terms of nature, where there will be the opportunity to visit the Humeadora, two fantastic waterfalls.

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4. Passage in the Topocoro reservoir

Located an hour and a half from Bucaramanga, it is a mirror of water that covers 7,000 hectares in six municipalities of the department. This reservoir was built at the foot of the Serranía de los Yariquíes Natural Park, a large natural reserve ideal for preserving the habitat of jaguars, pumas and ocelots, giving great importance to other endemic species in the area. In addition, the Topocoro reservoir is an ideal place for the development of activities with ecological tourism as the main source.

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