Bucaramanga Tours

The Chicamocha Canyon is over 125 miles long (200 km) and from the river to its tallest peak approximately 1.25 miles (2000 m) high. This makes it a greater depth than the Grand Canyon in Arizona. The piece de resistance is the cable car which travels 0.75 miles (1200m) down into the canyon and also up on the opposite side, with a total travel time of ½ hour giving you plenty of time to take the perfect photo. The actual theme park is a combination of historical and cultural events as well as supplying more adventurous activities such as climbing an artificial waterfall, zip lining, an extreme swing, virtual reality, a waterpark, trampolines and more.

Paragliding is a breathtaking experience which in contrast to other official extreme sports does not produce high levels of adrenaline (if you are not afraid of heights). The platform is located on a hill close to Bucaramanga so that the paragliding flight provides you with an amazing view over the metropolitan area and the countryside close to Bucaramanga. The paragliding is located on a hill 300 meters above the valley of the metropolitan area. Before you start the 10 to 15-minute tandem flight with a professional guide you will receive safety instructions and information about the paragliding flight.

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Eat like a local on this private market tour and cooking class in Bucaramanga. Shop for seasonal ingredients at Bucaramanga’s central market alongside a guide, and then head to your guide’s apartment to whip up Colombian favorites like empanadas or fish stew, all accompanied by drinks and dessert.

The Chicamocha Canyon is known as the most impressive paragliding site in Colombia and one of the best in the world. Different to many other paragliding sites you are able to fly up to 2.000 meters above ground if the weather conditions permit. The platform is located about 1600 m above sea level while the river is about 550 m above sea level. The paragliding tandem flight itself takes about 15 minutes. Before starting the flight, you will get your equipment and detailed safety instructions. The professional guide also explains you interesting facts about the place and the winds which are different to other paragliding sites.

The coffee in La Mesa de los Santos is recognized for its high quality and being 100% organic. The coffee tour will be made on the coffee farm Hacienda El Roble, officially producing the most expensive and most exclusive coffee in Colombia and the third most expensive in the world. The farm is one of the oldest coffee farms in Colombia and it's the largest one in La Mesa de los Santos. Because of the fact that the whole region produces organic coffee, the farm is a perfect living space for birds, there are 127 different bird species on the farm. You will have a welcoming coffee. The coffee tour starts with a walk through the coffee fields and the outside coffee museum where everything about the coffee plant will be explained. Then, you will arrive at the production facilities where all the steps from the coffee harvest to the finished coffee bean will be shown. The tour ends with the coffee tasting experience which fascinates most travelers due to the quality differences of the coffee

Hiking from Barichara to Guane is one of the must-do hikes during your stay in Santander, Colombia. And the only way to make this an even more fantastic experience is to finish up with a wonderful 3-hour gastronomical tour through Barichara!

Colombia Trails invites walkers to walk El Camino de Lengerke in Santander Colombia along ancestral paths paved in 1850 by the visionary Geo Von Lengerke, pioneer of international trade in Colombia. It is the opportunity to: -tour the largest organic coffee farm in Colombia and one of the most expensive beans in the world, -live the experience of walking through the Chicamocha Canyon, one of the longest and deepest in Colombia, -visit colonial towns to know their historical and cultural heritage wealth, -have the opportunity to be in contact with paleontological and archaeological remains dating back millions of years, -enjoy ancestral activities to relax the body and mind, -Get into the richness of the Natural Reserves of Civil Society, -be ecstatic with the biodiversity in the humid and dry tropical forests of the Serranía de los Yariguies Natural Park and the Topocoro Reservoir.

San Vicente de Chucurí used to be one of the most dangerous towns in Colombia 20 years ago and nowadays it is one of the safest places. It used to be controlled by the FARC and other guerrilla groups, and the ELN guerrilla even had its origin in the town. Today the inhabitants of San Vicente are very proud that they combatted the guerrilla groups. The museum Casa Memoria Histórica honors the victims of the conflict and shows a very sad but organized and interesting timeline of the events that happened there. The region of San Vicente de Chucurí is the largest cacao producer in Colombia producing approx. 13% of the country´s cacao. The cacao farms are well organized and can show and explain you the entire process from the plant to the chocolate. For people that want to spend an adventurous day the Airplane Cave just 25 minutes from the town can be visited. The Airplane Cave is also a place with various swimming holes with clear water, little waterfalls and even natural waterslides.

Zapatoca is a beautiful and calm town not known by a lot of travelers. People from Bucaramanga go there to enjoy a weekend having relatively mild temperatures (approx. 21 °C/ 79 °F). In town you can enjoy a beautiful central park and try home-made wine from oranges and blackberries. Close to town you will visit the cave “Cueva del Nitro” where a specialized guide shows you parts of the cave that is several kilometers long. Zapatoca also has a lot of German history since the famous German immigrant Geo von Lengerke lived and died in the town. The road to Zapatoca is one of the highlights because it goes right through the stunning landscape of the Chicamocha Canyon. One of the viewpoints you will visit at the end of the day is the Mirador Los Guanes which is on top of the mountains from where you can see many parts of Santander such as parts of Bucaramanga´s metropolitan area, Barichara, El Socorro, the Chicamocha Canyon, the Suarez Canyon, etc.

Enjoy a private cooking class and local market tour with local hosts. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Diego and Yarol, who will be your hosts for this experience, look forward to introducing you to traditional foods from Santander. This region of Colombia has its own special gastronomy, including dishes like pepitoria with cabro, traditional drinks like refajo, a dessert called bocadillo veleño, and, for the adventurous, hormigas culonas (large ants which are toasted and eaten as a snack food). Embark on this culinary journey where you are there every step of the way from selecting the local ingredients to consuming what you learnt to cook at Diego and Yarol's dining table.

The swimming holes “Las Gachas” in Guadalupe are a unique natural phenomenon. The reddish color of the rocks makes it a beautiful setting and a perfect place to take awesome pictures. The part of the river that passes above and beneath the swimming holes is almost 1 km long and you will get to know all parts of the “red river”. The tour starts with a 20-minute hike over the grasslands of Guadalupe. You will arrive at the upper parts of Las Gachas which are not known by many tourists and with a high probability you and the guide will be the only people there. Going down the red river you will arrive at similar holes between very slippery rocks, a perfect place to try the natural slides. Las Gachas end in a 15‑meter high waterfall hidden behind dense forest. Right next to the waterfall there is a small finca of a very nice Colombian couple who grows a wide variety of fruits growing on their farm.

The tour consists of a visit to the municipality of veins initially after a transfer of approximately 3-4 hours from the city of Bucaramanga on a healthy walk, with local guide and food services. All inclusive. The traveler can feel totally at ease with himself, when he can observe the unique species of the Colombian Andes mountain range. We have the greatest disposition and great spirit of an excellent experience.

The Eco Park Cerro del Santísimo is a popular attraction in Bucaramanga and therefore it is a must-see for travelers. The statue itself is just 3 meters (10 feet) smaller than the famous statue Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) in Rio de Janeiro. The special thing about Santísimo is that it is not overcrowded with tourists and that there even is an elevator right behind the statue different to the statue in Rio de Janeiro. Furthermore, the park offers a magnificent view of the whole metropolitan area of Bucaramanga and is the best place to enjoy a beautiful sunset. In the park you can also find a place where regional wine is sold that is made from oranges, blackberries or grapes and especially souvenir stores and cafés. After the sunset there is a beautiful water show with colors, lights and music. To reach the park you have to take a cable car that takes you 500 meters up the hill and during the ride you will have an incredible view on the tropical rainforest.

Santander is the department with the biggest cacao production in Colombia. The region of San Vicente de Chucurí is the main cacao region in Santander and well known for the high quality of the cacao. The reason we selected the region is because there is cacao everywhere and you already drive through large cacao forests and past the beautiful Topocoro Lake on the way to the town of San Vicente de Chucurí. Arriving on the cacao farm you will meet the owning family that welcomes you with a home-made hot chocolate. They will explain you the importance of the cacao in the region. The tour will continue in a cacao tree forest on the farm, so you can learn about the agronomic management. After the walk you will learn about all the steps of the cacao production from the harvest to the finished chocolate. At the end of the tour you will receive a short presentation of the finished products that can be made from cacao and you will have time to enjoy the quiet atmosphere at the farm.

The Chicamocha National Park also known as “Panachi” is located in the heart of the Chicamocha Canyon. The Chicamocha Canyon is more than 200 km long and from its highest peak down to the river approx. 2000 m deep. That means it is deeper than the famous Grand Canyon in Arizona, USA. The main attraction is the cable car that goes 1200 m down the canyon and up on the other side (duration: 30 minutes). The theme park combines cultural and historical elements and offers adventurous activities such as an extreme swing, climbing down an artificial waterfall, virtual reality, zip lining, a waterpark, etc. Panachi is divided into three parts: The lower part at the cable car station is a little town representing Barichara with its colonial architecture. Going up more than 100 stairs you will find the monument “Monumento a la Santandereanidad” which represents the Revolution of the Comuneros, the first step of the Colombian independence. The third part is a 360-degree viewpoint of the canyon.

Lebrija, a town located about a 30-minute ride from Bucaramanga is known for the best pineapples in Colombia. National and international pineapple buyers like to pay higher prices if they know that the pineapple comes from Lebrija. Due to the excellent climate and the fertile soil, it is possible to guarantee a high quality of the fruit all year long Arriving at the pineapple farm you will be surprised by the sweet taste of the pineapple type “honey gold” which is mainly cultivated in this region and is recognized by its bright golden color. Getting the pineapple samples, you will get to know and interact with the farmers who live in the countryside. You will learn a lot about the stages of growth and about the plants and treatments. In contrast to coffee or cacao, pineapples do not have processing stages after harvesting. You won't miss the information of how to choose the most delicious pineapple, how to recognize if it's cultivated organically and how to pick out a rotten pineapple

10 amazing days on a Private Tour of Colombia! Explore the most beautiful town in Colombia; Barichara along with magnificent waterfalls, tropical jungles, magical beaches, crystal clear oceans, an ancient city, a mud volcano, a day on the amazing Rosario Islands and of course Cartagena! This 10-day tour combines adventure, history, and more – it’s also simply the best way possible to spend your time in the spectacular country of Colombia!

The Airplane Cave is the perfect place to have a fun day full of adventures with adrenaline. It is not just a cave; it is a place with various natural swimming holes, natural slides and caves. Some of the swimming ponds have crystalized water and offer you a neat setting to take pictures. At some parts the ponds are within the caves. The first thing you see for example is just a tiny entry into a hole but as you enter you will be impressed by the formations of the inside of the cave. At one place there is even a waterfall inside the cave. The Airplane Cave is not known by many tourists and therefore it seems to be like a magical virgin place. In the Airplane Cave you can spend several hours to get to know all the interesting spots. The guide will show you everything and he also makes sure that you have a save experience. On the way back there is the possibility to stop in San Vicente de Chucurí, a beautiful town with a lot of history and economic importance.

Live the best experience in the moor of Santurban located 3 hours from the city of Bucaramanga, there you will find lagoons, depending on the time of year (wild animals or birds) We will go to the municipality of Vetas three hours from the city of Bucaramanga; This town is has the highest altitude being at 3350 meters above sea level, from there we will go to the farm of two peasants of this beautiful town, and we will begin the ascent walk, with a duration of 40 minutes one way and 30 minutes of back, we can find 2 beautiful lagoons "lagoon bird" and "lagoon the streets" with great stories to tell.

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The combination of the coffee tour and the gastronomic tour offers you a relaxed day with a lot of information and tasty food. Starting with the coffee tour after lunch you will get to know everything about coffee from the crop to the roasted bean. The coffee farm you will visit is the Hacienda El Roble producing the most expensive and exclusive coffee in Colombia and the third most expensive and exclusive in the world. You will get a welcome coffee of the coffee La Mesa de los Santos and at the end of the tour you will do the coffee tasting experience. After a one-hour ride back to Bucaramanga you will get to know three different restaurants. Due to the high gastronomic diversity in Bucaramanga the three selected restaurants change every day. In each restaurant you will receive a small portion of food with a small drink, you will have the opportunity to talk to other people participating in the tour and you will also learn about the history and the secret of each restaurant.

The Hacienda La Lajita is a large farm located next to the Topocoro Lake. It has beautiful grassland with an incredible view on the Topocoro Lake that was created due to the dam “Represa Hidrosogamoso”. The farm is the perfect place to do horse-riding (or drive a four-wheeler/ quad-bike). A guide of the farm will lead you to the best viewpoints of the farm. Hacienda La Lajita also has a nice restaurant with a small swimming pool for children. After lunch you will be free to have some drinks or just to enjoy the quiet atmosphere in the nature.