Top Things to do in Santander Department
Top Hotels in Santander Department
- 1. Hampton by Hilton Bucaramanga
- 2. Hotel Dann Carlton de Bucaramanga
- 3. Hotel Boutique Spa Terra Barichara
- 4. Hampton by Hilton Bucaramanga
- 5. Sonesta Hotel Bucaramanga
- 6. Hotel Buena Vista
- 7. Holiday Inn Bucaramanga Cacique, an IHG Hotel
- 8. Hotel Chicamocha
- 9. Cabecera Country Hotel
- 10. Hicasua Hotel Boutique
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The 10 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Santander Department, Santander Department
Discover the best top things to do in Santander Department, Colombia including Cafe Alfania, Salto Del Mico, Parque Nacional de Chicamocha, Cascada de Juan Curi, Camino Real, Panachi, Capilla de Santa Barbara, Jardin Botanico Eloy Valenzuela, Cathedral of the Holy Family, Cementerio Barichara.
Restaurants in Santander Department
1. Cafe Alfania
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 50 reviews
Coffee plantation and farm in Barichara-Santander. Our coffee tour gives you the opportunity to visit the plantation and the centennial forest where its heart is, and understand a bit of baricharas culture. After a visit to our coffee factory you will try our coffee with different artisan local products like bread jams arepas cheeses and our own coffee in different tasting techniques. 90.000 cop per person adult, kids under 7 don’t pay.
Reviewed By 297morganep
Esperanza’s passion for coffee made us understand the complete process of sustainable coffee making. We’re thankful for having been invited into their home for lunch. Mister Jorge is instrumental in explaining the history of the plantation and the art of coffee tasting. Thank you both for that incredible experience.
2. Salto Del Mico
3. Parque Nacional de Chicamocha
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,522 reviews
Reviewed By claudiasM7563KA
This is a must see park if you are in Santander and in this area. You can either get here by car or cable car. I would strongly recommend the cable car. You not only get to see the marvelous engineering in the construction of this cable car, but also beautiful scenery. It will take you about 22 minutes from the entrance to the park. There is a cost associated with the park and it can vary from $15-18 dollars (depending on the dollar price at the moment) and also wether or not you want to visit the Water park. There is a lot of walking to do, make sure you have water, a good camera and most important a Great attitude. You will find restaurants, shops and you will also have the opportunity to buy Organic coffee. There are activities to do inside the park. Zip lining, you can climb down a water rock about 140 ft, there is also a swing. They all have different prices, but averaging $7-10 dollars. There is also a lot of history. Temperature was about in the 80s and I was told it is always hot. So, I would recommend to do some research about the temperature if you don’t like hot weather. I hope you visit and enjoy it.
4. Cascada de Juan Curi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 350 reviews
Reviewed By 357andresh - Bogota, Colombia
Among all the river places, this is the most organized. Good parking, no loud music, no garbage, great. This very high waterfall is actually very beautiful (water is cold “as hell”) and the rappel experience was safe and professional. Recommended.
5. Camino Real
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 473 reviews
Reviewed By maristelagm
Camino real is a great hike from Barichara to Guane, 5.1 miles, mostly down, clean, safe, well marked. About half an hour before the end there is a house where cold drinks are sold, just when you most need them! Views from the valley are great. Once in Guane, you can take the bus back to Barichara.The town is simple with a Church and a garden square. Take water, a hat and sunscreen for the hike.
6. Panachi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 436 reviews
Reviewed By lakelover908 - Kendal, United Kingdom
What a fabulous place. It offers many activities. We took the gondola ride across the magnificent canyon which is deeper than the Grand Canyon. A great experience.
7. Capilla de Santa Barbara
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 281 reviews
Reviewed By WorldTvlerParker_CO
I was immediately drawn to this small chapel upon seeing it ‘up the road’. ..and it didn’t disappoint! The floor of the chapel is actually slanted and the pews built to accommodate it. Great photo op from inside looking out.....and the history written on the wall inside...in Spanish.
8. Jardin Botanico Eloy Valenzuela
9. Cathedral of the Holy Family
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 255 reviews
Reviewed By andresg66 - Bogota, Colombia
This is one of the places that you have to visit if you are in Bucaramanga, it is located in the downtown. It has a great architecture and is a stunning church !!!
10. Cementerio Barichara
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 159 reviews
Reviewed By 712kerim - Vancouver, Canada
Seriously...the Barichara cemetery is a must visit while you are in Barichara. All of the headstones are beautifully carved by master carvers. It is absolutely serene early in the morning. Recommend visiting in the early morning or late afternoon for the best light.
