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Bucaramanga

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By Lorraine Caputo

Continuing North on the main highway to the coast is Bucaramanga, 273 kilometers (164 miles) from Tunja. The paved road is in good condition, with four toll booths and several military checkpoints. It is a major transportation hub between the nation’s capital and the coast or the Colombo-Venezuelan border at Cúcuta. Built amidst a much-eroded landscape, Bucaramanga’s hills are like crushed paper bag. This capital of Santander Department is one of Colombia’s largest cities, and is home to 10 universities.

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All Activities in Bucaramanga

The Churches Of Bucaramanga

Only a few of Bucaramanga's churches are open outside of mass hours, which are listed in the telephone...

The Parks of Bucaramanga

Bucaramanguenses are proud of their Ciudad de Parques, a well-deserved nickname for this city of almos...

Casa de Bolívar

This wasn't quite exactly the Liberator's home, but Simón Bolívar did stay here for some 70 days in ...

Top Rated Hotels

Hospedaje D’Kpri

Hospedaje D’Kpri is essentially a boarding house for university students. However, some rooms are let for stay...


75% - 1 ratings
$8 - $13.15

Hotel Amparo

A friendly, family-run inn, Hotel Amparo provides its guests with no-frill rooms with or without TV. All have pr...


100% - 1 ratings
$4.20 - $8

Residencias Las Tres Margaritas

Another family-atmosphere hotel in the city's center that promises three important basics: safety, cleanliness a...


100% - 1 ratings
$5.40 - $10.50

Top Rated Restaurants

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

Govindas

Govindas is an Indian vegetarian delight, brought courtesy of the Hare Krishnas. For a healthy, flavorful lunch ...


100% - 1 ratings

La Cocina de la Abuela

If you’re craving some of grandma’s ccoking hot off the stove, even if it’s the middle of the night, then ...


100% - 1 ratings

Top Rated Tours

Colombia Paragliding

Richi Mantilla Gómez is said by some to be the best paragliding operator in the region. This certified parapent...


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

Acampemos

Before heading up to Parque Nacional El Cocuy, you might want to stop by Acampemos to pick up on camping gear an...


100% - 1 ratings

Plaza Central

Now that you have had your taste of US culture, it’s time to have a real Colombian shopping experience. Head t...


100% - 1 ratings

Traveler Reviews of Bucaramanga

Why go to Bucaramanga?

Rating: 50%

The city itself doesn't have much to offer (though it iss easy on the budget). The real good stuff is in the towns near it, like Floridablanca and Giron.

By V!VA User from United States, Apr 09, 2008

Aventura

Rating: 100%

I liked Panachi, Parque Nacional del Chicamocha.

By V!VA User from Boston, Dec 10, 2007
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