In the capital of the department of Santander, you'll enjoy a pleasant weather that stays around 77 degrees Fahrenheit all year long. The luscious green of this city's many parks give it a distinctive feel. In fact, Bucaramanga is known as the "City of Parks."
Bucaramanga is also characterized by the selection of hotels it offers, which cater to the tastes of different travelers. All of these factors, in addition to the city's commercial and industrial activities, make Bucaramanga an excellent business destination in Colombia.
Bucaramanga's culinary offerings, which include charming local dishes such as cabrito (roast goat kid), pepitoria, hormigas culonas (a type of large ants, cooked), arepa de maíz pelado (a type of corn-based bread), bocadillo veleño (guava jelly), tamal santandereano (a type of tamale usually filled with meat, beans, peppers, and other ingredients), carne oreada (sun-dried steak), mute (a traditional soup full of meat, beans, vegetables, and pasta), and changua (egg and milk soup), also help set the city apart.
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What is there to do in Bucaramanga?
Like we said before, Bucaramanga is known as the "City of Parks," so we highly recommend taking a stroll through a few of them while you're here.
Bucaramanga's most noteworthy parks include Parque Centenario, which is the heart of the city's cultural and commercial development; Romero Park, a place of great historical significance; and Parque Santander, which just might be the most important park in Bucaramanga thanks to the economic, historical, and commercial significance of the buildings that surround it.
Other important parks include Parque García Rovira, Parque de los Ninos, Parque Bolívar, Parque Las Palmas, and Parque del Agua.
In addition to its many parks, Bucaramanga has many other places of interest for tourists, such as the Cathedral of the Holy Family and the Capilla de Los Dolores, which is the oldest temple in the city and is a prime example of the cultural heritage of the Republic of Columbia.
Another important place you can visit in Bucaramanga is the Centro Cultural del Oriente (Eastern Cultural Center), which was declared a National Monument in 1995 and currently provides valuable cultural services for the city.
Bucaramanga also offers a number of museums, theaters, and other cultural landmarks, such as the Museum of Modern Art of Bucaramanga, the Casa de Bolívar (a mansion where Simón Bolívar once lived, now a museum), the Casa Luis Perú de la Croix (where Luis Perú de la Croix once lived), the Teatro Coliseo Peralta, the Teatro Santander, and the Estación de Café Madrid.
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Unique experiences
In Bucaramanga, there are many different events you can attend, such as the Feria Bonita, which is celebrated in September and has free cultural activities for all ages.
One very popular festival celebrated in Bucaramanga is Abrapalabra, which brings together storytellers, musicians, poets, minstrels, singer-songwriters, composers, oral narrators, comedians, and dancers from around the world.
The International Film Festival in Santander, where new cinematic trends from around the world are celebrated year after year, is another event you won't want to miss out on. One thing that makes this event special is its focus on cinema workshops for children and the general public.
Activities you won't want to miss out on
In the outskirts of Bucaramanga, where you will find crops of tobacco, cacao, pineapple, corn, and other crops, you can participate in different adventure sports.
Those who visit this Colombian city nestled between the mountains can feel the thrill of participating in activities such as paragliding, rafting, and rappelling.
Paragliders enjoy an exceptional, panoramic view of Bucaramanga and its metropolitan area. The place is perfect for enjoying the beautiful sunsets at the end of each year, whether from a diner or while gliding through the air.
But if there's one thing that you can't miss, it's visiting Chicamocha National Park, which is easily reached from Bucaramanga, to enjoy the unique landscape and practice paragliding, in addition to other sports. Chicamocha National Park it is one of the Colombia's parks that is dedicated to ecotourism.
Recommendations
Bucaramanga's climate is warm and dry, and its average temperature is 73.4 °F. At the same time, the city's maximum average temperature is 87.62 °F, so it's best to bring along some cool clothes to handle to heat.
For getting around the city, it's best to use the Metrolínea bus system. We recommend that you plan your travel beforehand.
If you have questions during your travel, or simply would like to learn more about places of interest in the city, you can visit a Tourist Information Point (PIT for their initials in Spanish), which offer guidance to those wanting to explore the most emblematic places and cultural events in the city.
These points are located in a shopping center called Centro Comercial Cuarta Etapa (on the first floor, next to the Information Point) in the Municipal Institute of Culture and the Transport Terminal.
With this itinerary you can fully enjoy the charm of the 'City of Parks'. Visit Bucaramanga, a destination where the warm weather blends with carefree joy. Find out more about the country of beauty here!
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Why visit Bucaramanga ?
Is the most beautifull park at Santander, the unique landscape,friendly staff AND attractions for all.
"Lots of Paintings, Recordings on some of the Hallways and Paintings; and they have Musical Performances,
What I absolutely do NOT understand either accept, is WHY, the local transportation authorities have their ""offices"" inside this place; which is NOT for handling high demanded transactions, related to transportation issues and taxes.
They should look for some other place to handle it, and stop having this place crowded with mad people, waiting to be attended, and complaining about whatever they are asked to pay (Tax, Fees, Tickets, etc)."
"Guillermo Sorzano González, in honor of one of the best mayors that the Santander capital has had, is the true name of the San Pío Park. At the end of the 50s, at the initiative of the rich inhabitants of this sector of Cabecera, it was decided to adapt it, in lands of the Puyana family. In 1964 it was inaugurated officially and 5 years later the urbanizadora of David Puyana the writing and donated to the municipality.
There is a bookstore, playgrounds, many chicken trees and sighting of songbirds.
And on the eastern side is the church of the sainted saint. Venga!!"
This church is famous for pilgrims in the past. It is situated in a charming town of Giron which is 9 km south of Bucaramanga. It is warmer here because it is found in the deep valley. The town is 500 years old with whitewashed colonel buildings and cobbled streets.
One of the nicest cathedrals in Bucaramanga, probably the biggest. Nice architecture, it's maintained by the Jesuits community, it's located by the side of the San Pedro Claver School. There's a parking in the block. Best to visit by the sun hours to appreciate its architecture. Check service hours first.
A través de nuestras regiones con sus encantadores destinos y experiencias , descubrirás que la diversidad que define a Colombia incluye a su oferta turística.
Acá podrás disfrutar de turismo de aventura, cultural, comunitario, gastronómico, de reuniones y mucho más.
Hotel Sonesta Bucaramanga
El Sonesta Hotel Bucaramanga te da la bienvenida a un hotel fresco y contemporáneo en Floridablanca. Un espacio en el que el buen gusto, la elegancia y el confort se combinan para garantizarte una estadía inolvidable. Su arquitectura y diseño vanguardista te invitan a gozar de confort, exclusividad y ubicación privilegiada, con acceso directo al Centro Comercial Parque Caracolí, y un completo servicio de restaurante, gimnasio, WIFI de cortesía, piscina, terraza, salones para eventos y Rooftop en el piso 18.
Hotel Barí Bucaramanga fue creado para el viajero moderno, aquel que busca simplicidad y funcionalidad a través de espacios acogedores y cómodos para relajarse y entornos productivos para hacer negocios. Situado en el exclusivo sector de Cabecera del Llano, una vibrante zona comercial y residencial repleta de rascacielos y restaurantes, Hotel Barí Bucaramanga está a solo 4 minutos a pie de La Quinta Centro Comercial y a 29 minutos del Aeropuerto Internacional Palonegro.
Te damos la bienvenida al Hotel Chicamocha ubicado en la ciudad de Bucaramanga. Una propuesta ideal para vacaciones y viajes de negocios con 160 habitaciones perfectas para cualquier tipo de escapada. En nuestro restaurante, La Terraza, podrás disfrutar de una cocina que fusiona lo mejor de la gastronomía colombiana e internacional. Además, contamos con un centro de eventos propio, con salones adaptables, un auditorio con capacidad para 500 personas y un aforo total de hasta 1.300 personas.
A un pado de Bucaramanga Ubicados en el corazón de la ciudad gozamos de una ubicación céntrica, a pocos pasos del centro financiero de la ciudad, rodeados de lugares de interés como el Parque Santander, Catedral de la Sagrada Familia, Cámara de comercio, Centro cultural de oriente y Teatro Santander entre otros.
Disfruta de un amanecer increíble con vistas privilegiadas a las montañas que rodean nuestra meseta. Experimenta el extraordinario campo de golf del Ruitoque Golf Country Club, diseñado por la firma Nicklaus Design, y concluye tu día con una inigualable sesión de spa. En nuestro hotel, rodeado de la belleza natural y situado en el corazón de la impresionante Cordillera de los Andes, ofrecemos a nuestros huéspedes una vista privilegiada y experiencias únicas. ¡Ven a comprobarlo!
Nuestro hotel en Bucaramanga está rodeado de la belleza de la naturaleza, está ubicado en el corazón de uno de los lugares más singulares de Colombia, la Cordillera de los Andes. Su ubicación ofrece una vista privilegiada a sus huéspedes.
Ubicado a 25 minutos del Aeropuerto Internacional Palonegro (BGA), el hotel Holiday Inn® Bucaramanga Cacique es una moderna torre de 18 pisos con vista panorámica hacia la ciudad.
Los huéspedes pueden ir de compras al Centro Comercial Cacique que se encuentra a un costado del hotel. Cuenta con tiendas locales e internacionales, restaurantes casuales y bares al aire libre, o bien, puede ir de excursión un día a disfrutar del espectacular paisaje del Parque Nacional del Chicamocha. Los viajeros de negocios pueden encontrar un extenso espacio para eventos, equipado con tecnología de punta, mientras que el Centro de Negocios ofrece acceso a internet inalámbrico de cortesía y área de trabajo. El Centro de Convenciones de Bucaramanga, Neomundo, se encuentra a sólo 2 minutos. Mientras se encuentre en el hotel, puede relajarse en una de las modernas y amplias habitaciones o bien hospedarse en una suite con ventanas del piso al techo. Disfrute de los sabores colombianos y la cocina internacional en el 1622 Restaurant ubicado en el piso 16 con una impresionante vista a la ciudad y sus montañas, o descanse en el Skybar en piso 18 con una piscina infinita. El hotel ofrece dos pisos ejecutivos y un Golden Lounge con café y snacks en el lobby. Otros servicios incluyen un gimnasio con baños de vapor y Spa, así como estacionamiento de cortesía para los huéspedes
Está ubicado en la Zona de Cabecera, la más exclusiva zona comercial y de negocios de la ciudad. Gracias a su moderna arquitectura y su diseño se puede disfrutar de un estilo cálido, elegante y original. Su restaurante City View ofrece la mejor vista panorámica de la ciudad y un exquisito menú que tiene la opción de elegir entre platos internacionales, colombianos y propios de la zona.
Nuestro hotel en Bucaramanga tiene 135 modernas y amplias habitaciones, que se complementan con sus 5 salones, que tienen una capacidad hasta para 400 personas. También cuenta con una piscina, sauna, gimnasio, turco y business center. El SPA Elixia, donde podrá crear su propia experiencia que lo hará renovar su fuerza interior y recargar su energía vital.
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