Incredible Destinations
Center Of Barichara
A sector of dry environment that is accompanied by yellow and reddish tones, it is a privileged place for its natural landscapes that will surely complement your stay.
The old sector of Barichara was declared a National Asset of Cultural Interest in 1978, and forms a historical complex with the Old Royal Road that leads to Guane and the Parish Church of Santa Lucia. You can also find within the Historic Center the old Puente Grande, the Chapel of Jesus, the Church of Santa Barbara and the Church of the Immaculate Conception.
Calmness and a camera to take pictures cannot be missing when you decide to tour the center of Barichara.
Center of Villanueva
Santander is full of magical places, and Villanueva is not far behind, although it is the youngest municipality in the department, it has wonderful landscapes and tourist destinations. It is located approximately 30 minutes away on the road that leads from San Gil to Barichara.
The main park, the Cathedral, which has a touch of colonial architecture and the majesty of the Salto del Mico viewpoint located in the Macaregua trail, are destinations where you can spend a pleasant time.
Center of San Gil
Widely recognized nationally as the "Tourist Capital of Santander", San Gil opens its doors to national and international tourists, it is located 38 kilometers from Bucaramanga. This place is a favorite destination for adrenaline lovers, since this municipality has a wide range of adventure activities and extreme sports such as: Canoeing, Paragliding, Torrentismo, Bungee jumping, among others.
In addition to sports, San Gil has a very important historical tour, and to learn more about it, we invite you to the Guane Archaeological and Anthropological Museum of San Gil, among many other activities with which San Gil will become one of your best memories. Nature lovers can also get to know The Gallineral Park.
Guane Town
Guane is a township in the department of Santander, located 9 kilometers from the municipality of Barichara. The inhabitants of this town currently occupy a part of the province of Santander. This indigenous ethnic group has only 812 people in their group, the vast majority found in Bucaramanga, capital of the department of Santander.
Curiti Town
Curití is a municipality located in the department of Santander, and is part of the province of Guanentá. This beautiful town is accompanied by the Chicamocha River and other hydrographic sources such as the Cuchicute, La Laja and Curití streams.
The offer of adventure activities and varied plans make Curití an ideal tourist destination for people of all ages. Here are the main options you will find to make the most of this spectacular town.
- La Vaca Cave.
- Cave of Yeso.
- Cave of Carmen.
- Fique Trail.
- The Santuario Natural Park.
- Pescaderito Balneary.
- Church San Joaquín de Curití.
- Paragliding in Curiti.
Dare to live unforgettable experiences in Curití!
Viewpoints
The landscape, the colors, the variety of species and the majesty offered by the department of Santander are perfectly complemented by the viewpoints, as you can enjoy and witness the wonders of nature, therefore, we recommend visiting the viewpoints of the region to enjoy calmly and meditation of this wonderful destination.
- La Lajita viewpoint.
- Hato Viejo viewpoint.
- Suarez River Viewpoint - Butaregua.
- La Cruz Hill.
- Salto del Mico viewpoint.
Chicamocha Canyon and Panachi Park
The Chicamocha Canyon has a total of 264 hectares, an average depth of approximately two kilometers and 227 kilometers long, which makes it deeper than the famous Colorado Canyon in the United States.
Accompanying this great natural spectacle is the Chicamocha National Park, one of the most important tourist sites in the country. It was inaugurated in December 2006 and since then it has received thousands of people who love adventure and ecotourism.
Pescaderito River (Curití)
Pescaderito located three kilometers from the urban center of the municipality of Curití department of Santander, has a beautiful natural environment where natural water wells are protagonists of the landscape besides being a place surrounded by green mountains you can also observe various kinds of native birds of the place, definitely a total rest for the body and mind.
It is recommended to bring a bathing suit, sunscreen and food if you plan to spend the day. Visit Colombia come to Curiti and discover a small paradise on earth in the "Town of mist and beautiful sunsets".
Fonce River (San Gil)
Canoeing practitioners call "clear waters" to the rivers where they can practice this sport, and the Fonce river is one of the best options offered by the department of Santander.
This river is located exactly in San Gil and is one of the most important tourist attractions of the municipality. Discover the adrenaline of navigating through its turbulent waters.
