11. Private Tour - Cacao Tour (Cultivations)
Santander is the department with the largest cocoa production in Colombia, producing more than 25% of the country's cocoa. Municipalities such as San Vicente de Chucurí, El Carmen or Rionegro and RUITOQUE are the main producers. When visiting any of the cocoa farms in this region you will pass through majestic natural scenery, cocoa forests. The owners of the farms to visit will welcome you with a traditional cup of chocolate and then explain the process and cultivation of cocoa from the plant to the finished product.
22. Private Tour - San Vicente de Chucurí (Culture)
San Vicente de Chucurí for its ecotourism resources offers all kinds of natural scenery enabling the practice of extreme sports and adventure tourism, bird watching, ecological walks, beautiful landscapes. It has places like: Los Yariguies Natural Park, the lengerke road, the cave of the planes, the ecological park Miraflores, the route of the waters, found jumps, waterfalls and natural wells. San Vicente de Chucurí is the largest cocoa producer in Colombia producing approximately 13% of the country's cocoa. The cocoa farms in the rural area are very well organized which allows us to show and explain to you the whole process starting from the plant to the chocolate
33. Private Tour - Airplane Cave (Adventure)
The Cueva de los Aviones is the perfect place to enjoy a day full of adrenaline adventures, where you will find natural slides and crystal clear water pools which provide a perfect environment for taking pictures. The first thing you will feel is to be submerged in a forest crossed by a river and descend through it with ropes in an extreme way, even in some part of the cave you will find a waterfall. The Cueva de los Aviones is not known by many tourists making it look like a magical, natural and virgin place. Once in the place, you will be able to spend several hours and have the opportunity to see all the captivating sites. The guide will show you around and also make sure you have a safe 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.
44. Private Tour - Horse-Riding La Lajita (Nature)
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.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. This beautiful hacienda also has a nice restaurant with a small pool for children. After lunch you can have some drinks or just enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of this place.
55. Private Tour - Cycling Bucaramanga (Adventure)
Cycling/ mountain biking in Bucaramanga provides you with a great combination of an early-morning exercise and the exploration of Bucaramanga´s rainforest at the fringe of the city. The ride starts in passing through the cabecera del llano neighborhood to the bosque encantado park, then down to the center of Bucaramanga to cross the novena bridge, ending the tour in the real de minas sector, los sueños park. This activity can be done in the morning or in the evening and lasts approximately 3 hours.
66. Private Tour - El Socorro (Culture)
El Socorro is one of the most important historical towns in Colombia. It is the place where the first step towards the independence of this country took place. In 1781, the leader Manuela Beltrán tore the "Edict", which was a document of utmost importance for the Spanish, turning this act into an important protest against the Spanish empire. This event originated the Revolution of the Comuneros, a very important event in the history of Colombia. Once in Socorro, you will learn about this and other important historical influences of the town during the tour and in the historical museum. Because of its historical importance, Socorro was declared a heritage town. Without a doubt it is a beautiful town to visit and observe its different churches, parks and historical and colonial buildings.
77. Chicamocha National Park Adventure with Cable Car and More
· 9 hoursThe vehicle will be comfortable and share experiences with other local tourists who are in Bucaramanga. You will also visit the peasant market a special place to enjoy a chocolo arepa in a special market shopping environment to see the fruits and vegetables of the region, this makes the tourist can feel in Santanderean lands and also taste the gastronomy as are arepas, sweets, meats and drinks such as guaapo. The climate of the Saints table is super pleasant so it becomes cool and the views of the mountains will be pleasant to the tourist, being accompanied by the guide driver, sayings and jargons of Santander culture will be shared.
88. Private Tour - Barichara (Culture)
5.0· 5 reviewsBarichara, known as the most beautiful town in Colombia, is famous for its colonial architecture, the quiet cobbled streets, adobe houses and artisan workshops and its craft shops among other things. You will see amazing churches, chapels, graveyards, sculptures and parks. Also, you will be entering the stores where the handcrafted goods are made and sold. These handcrafted goods include baskets, paper, clothing, bags, shoes, tiny figures, dream catchers, etc. which will become great souvenirs to take back home. You will even have the opportunity to make handmade paper yourself from different plants, making this activity an experience you won't want to miss. If you wish to do a physical activity, you will have the opportunity to walk down the Camino Real (or parts of it). It is a trail that was build 150 years ago by the famous German immigrant Geo von Lengerke and has a lot of history. The complete hiking trail is about 5 km (3.1 miles) long and takes you about 2 hours.
99. TOUR COMPARTIDO- Chicamocha National Park-Panachi
5.0· 5 reviewsThe 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.
1010. Private Tour - City Night Tour Cerro Del Santisimo (Culture)
5.0· 2 reviewsThe Eco Park Cerro del Santísimo is a popular attraction among the people living in Bucaramanga and therefore it is a must-see for travelers. The statue itself not considering the platform 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 entire metropolitan area of Bucaramanga and is the best place to enjoy the sunset. In the park you can also find souvenir stores and regional products. 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.
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