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Eastern Colombia

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By Lorraine Caputo

Eastern Colombia encompasses those lands northeast of the nation’s capital that are embraced by the broad lowlands of the Lower Magdalena River valley to the West and the towering heights of the Cordillera Oriental to the East. Within this area are the Departments of Boyacá, Santander and Norte de Santander.

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Eastern Colombia Travel Guide

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All Activities in Eastern Colombia

Casa Museo Luis Alberto Acuña

Luis Alberto Acuña (1904-1993) is considered one of Colombia’s most important 20th century artists....

Other Water Sports

Besides white water rafting, there are other aquatic sports to partake in here in San Gil. Check with ...

Pozo de Hunzahúa

Hunzahúa, the Muisca leader who founded Hunza (Tunja), fell in love with his beautiful sister NoncetÃ...

Top Rated Hotels

Macondo Guesthouse

Macondo Guesthouse has become the place to stay in San Gil. Australian-born Shaun opens his doors of this coloni...


100% - 4 ratings
$6.35 per person, dorm - $12.60 per person, private room

Hotel San Carlos

The Hotel San Carlos is one of the budget options in San Gil. It is close to the Parque Central, the central mar...


87% - 2 ratings
$4.20 US for one person and $6.35 for two people, shared bath - $16 for 3 persons, private bath

Hotel Victoria

The Hotel Victoria is a quaint, family-owned hotel near the major attractions of San Gil. The beautiful courtyar...


75% - 3 ratings
1 person $9 low season, $21 high season - 4 persons $25 low season, $42 high season

Top Rated Restaurants

Restaurante China

The delivery men are hustling, picking up orders amd running out to their awaiting motorbikes. The food here at ...


75% - 1 ratings

Restaurante Toy San

Along pedestrian Calle 35 you’ll see the street vendors munching down on some okay-looking Chinese food. Ask w...


75% - 2 ratings

Pizza y Lasagna

This restaurant announces on its banner that it also has Mexican food like burritos and tacos. But most days you...


75% - 1 ratings

Top Rated Tours

Colombia Rafting Expeditions

Whether your interest is simple rafting or any of the other adventure sports to partake in San Gil, like caving ...


100% - 1 ratings

Aventura Total

Aventura Total lives up to its name. The company offers all types of adventures in the San Gil region, from whit...


100% - 1 ratings

Planeta Azul

Planeta Azul has canotaje (rafting) excursions on the various rivers in the region. The company also offers tour...


100% - 1 ratings

Top Rated Services

The Malls

Need a dose of US culture (or a reminder of why you might have left there)? Hop on a bus towards the burbs. Stra...


75% - 1 ratings

Feria Artesanal

It had begun as a holiday crafts fair, but now is a permanent affair. In the large front sala of San Gil’s Cas...


100% - 1 ratings

Arte y Naturaleza

Showing off a Santandereano pride, Arte y Naturaleza crochets fashion accessories and other items from natural-c...


100% - 1 ratings
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