Travel tips before leaving for Bucaramanga

Bucaramanga, the capital of the Santander department, is the fifth largest city in the country and an emerging tourist destination. In addition, since it is not internationally famous, it is a more national tourism and focused on learning about our culture. For these reasons, it is an excellent place to visit on your next vacation or as a stopover on the way to the coast, and here are some travel tips.

How to get to Bucaramanga?

The first thing you should think about is how you are going to get to the city. Fortunately there are several access routes. In the first place, there is the airway arriving at the Palonegro International Airport, which is 7 kilometers from the urban area. Approximately 20 minutes from the city are spent by taxi with an average cost of 34,000 COP. The high season is in June and September is the low season, so you will find a rise or fall of 11% in prices respectively.

On the other hand, if you are a lover of landscapes, you could arrive by land in a car. Remember to take into account the price of tolls and gasoline to calculate the cost of this journey.

For you to keep in mind, these are some of the distances between Bucaramanga and other cities: from Bogotá it is 384 km, from Cartagena it is 635 km, from Medellín it is 374 km and from Cali it is 635 km. Finally, the city also has a transport terminal and receives buses from all over the country.

What is your average climate?

The municipal area of Bucaramanga is 165 square km and rises to 959 meters above sea level. Therefore, it has an average temperature of 23 ° C per year, a pleasant and hot climate, although it usually has a lot of rain because it is between the mountains. One of the best times to visit is from December to February because it is the driest season.

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Where to stay in the city?

When looking for accommodation in Bucaramanga there are three neighborhoods where you can find a good balance between prices, security and the attractions of the area. Here we recommend the 3 best areas to stay.

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This area to the east of the city is the most attractive for its modern buildings, its nightlife, its bars and its restaurants. Its location is ideal for getting to know different tourist sites and parks within the city. In addition, it is one of the safest neighborhoods to walk around calmly.

Pink Zone

This is the perfect area of the city to enjoy the city's rich nightlife and gastronomy. Bucaramanga is famous for its nightlife, its fun people and its delicious restaurants, so this area north of Cabecera de Llano is perfect to get involved in this life. In addition, its central location in the city is perfect for reaching different places.

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If you like historical buildings and learning more about the tradition of your destination, the perfect area for you is the city center. In this place you will find several good quality accommodations with cheaper prices than the other two. In turn, you will be close to the most recognized monuments and tourist sites in the city.

What are your main tourist sites?

When you are thinking about how to spend your time in Bucaramanga, there are some key plans that will give you a good time with your loved ones. Here we recommend some of the main activities that you cannot miss:

Chicamocha National Park

One of the natural wonders found in the country is located just two hours from Bucaramanga: the Chicamocha Canyon. To get there you have two options. The first is the Meseta de los Santos cable car. The entire journey lasts an hour and a half and costs 46,000 COP for adults and 29,000 COP, including park tickets.

The second is the main entrance to the fishmonger. This journey is all by vehicle and lasts 2 hours. The entrance fee to the park is 21,000 COP for adults and 15,000 COP for children.

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The city of parks

Bucaramanga is also known as the city of parks, so you can enjoy a huge variety of parks with different attractions such as Parque Centenario, which is the cultural and commercial heart of the city.

If you like history and religion, the Romero park and the García Rovira park are places that you cannot miss. Finally, you can also enjoy museums, churches, chapels and different must-see tourist attractions within the city.

Paragliding from Ruitoque

Being between the mountains, with several rivers and streams nearby, you can experience different extreme sports such as paragliding, rafting and rappelling. It is an excellent destination for lovers of extreme sports. One of the best plans is to go to Ruitoque to paraglide and enjoy a magnificent view of all of Bucaramanga and its surroundings.

Just 30 minutes from the city you will find different paragliding companies that offer different services to accommodate your needs. Depending on the time and the company the cost usually varies. However, it usually ranges from 75,000 COP to 150,000 COP.

Book now at the Chicamocha hotel and enjoy this incredible destination!