32 Best Stops Between Villa de Leyva and Barranquilla
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Wanderlog staff Updated • updatedApr 7, 2023
How long is the drive from Villa de Leyva to Barranquilla?
The direct drive from Villa de Leyva to Barranquilla is 522 mi (840 km), and should have a drive time of 10 hrs 53 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Villa de Leyva to Barranquilla, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Santa Marta and Bucaramanga, as well as top places to visit like Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chiquinquirá and Iglesia Santa Bárbara, or the ever-popular Pozo De La Virgen.
Top cities between Villa de Leyva and Barranquilla
The top cities between Villa de Leyva and Barranquilla are Santa Marta and Bucaramanga. Santa Marta is the most popular city on the route. It's 10 hours from Villa de Leyva and 1 hour from Barranquilla.
Bucaramanga, the capital of Santander in Colombia, is nestled amidst the Andes' Cordillera Oriental range. The city boasts numerous parks such as Parque del Agua and Parque García Rovira, known for their waterfalls and palm-lined walkways. Visitors can marvel at the towering Catedral de la Sagrada Familia and the historic Capilla de los Dolores.
18% as popular as Santa Marta
58 minutes off the main route, 37% of way to Barranquilla
Santa Marta is a bustling port city situated along the Caribbean Sea in the Magdalena department of Colombia. As the first Spanish settlement in Colombia, it serves as a gateway for excursions to Tayrona National Natural Park and guided treks to the Lost City archaeological site nestled within the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains.
Most popular city on this route
23 minutes off the main route, 88% of way to Barranquilla
Best stops along Villa de Leyva to Barranquilla drive
The top stops along the way from Villa de Leyva to Barranquilla (with short detours) are Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona, Playa Blanca, and Museo del Caribe, Gabriel García Márquez. Other popular stops include Panachi's Restaurante, Parque de los Novios, and Zoológico de Barranquilla.
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Pozo De La Virgen
Parish
Sights & Landmarks
Churches & Cathedrals
The plaza in front of the church is big and nice.When you come into the church you feel so happy because it is the place where a wonderful miracle took place. The renovation of the holly mother painting. You descend trough a corridor and you arrive to the place that is located under the church's altar. There is a T.V set that presents a video clip that helps the visitors understand clearly what happened. You can not miss it.
Martin Tobon — Google review
Beautiful place so quiet you feel happy
Felipe Rokha — Google review
Special place if you stop by while in your pilgrimage
Oswaldo Mestizo — Google review
Ok
Jorge Garcia — Google review
Mm
Eric yesid Casas ruiz — Google review
Nice
Emanuel Afanador — Google review
Super
andres santana — Google review
Super
william molina — Google review
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a 16-92,, Cra. 8 #162, Chiquinquirá, Boyacá, Colombia
Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chiquinquirá
Catholic church
Sights & Landmarks
Basilica
Churches & Cathedrals
The first time seeing the Virgin at the blanket at the Cathedral inside is magnificent and wonderful how every detail on the architecture of the building tells a history like the eye inside of the pyramid that is always watching the precious artwork where the Virgin Mary appeared hundreds of years ago.
Miguel Alejandro Cañas Perez — Google review
It's okay
Rudy GC — Google review
Wow! Wow! Wow! A stunning church dedicated to Our Lady, a must-visit for those on a spiritual pilgrimage or who just love good architecture and religious art. The side altars, the historic art, the stained glass, the frescos, and the altar are just all magnificent. You can also just feel the presence of Our Lady there. Chinquinquira is a bit cold so make sure to bring a jacket! The church is in a bit of disrepair though in some areas, which hopefully will one day be addressed. It seems that a lack of respect or value is given to the historical value and architectural beauty of the town, which hopefully will one day change. A gem of a town, come and see it before more of the historical buildings disappear.
S Fernandez — Google review
The Basilica in the historical center is an experience in itself. There are a lot of legends associated with the Virgin. Take time to appreciate the architecture, the spiritual experience and the ambience. The church is huge and the statues are life like. There definitely is positive energy flow inside the sanctum sanctorum.
Vivek Jayaraman — Google review
This beautiful Basilica started being built in 1796. The square, where it’s located, has restaurants and bars for you to enjoy the magnificent view of the façade of this catholic minor basilica.
Luis Francisco Carvajal — Google review
The museum is very interesting, but the experience to feel close to God is really great, you can change the place you are praying and feel as a new creature.
Lubián Reyes Malagón — Google review
Without a doubt, one of the most incredible Basilicas in Colombia!
I've been in 10 the past 3 months!
The Popemobile was one of a kind!
Thomas Hassler — Google review
Very nice place, it has technology and large spaces.
David Quincha — Google review
Excellent arquitecture taking in account it was constructed centuries ago.
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Iglesia Santa Bárbara
Church
Sights & Landmarks
Churches & Cathedrals
(Translated by Google) Beautiful Catholic temple, quite monumental, with two large towers.
(Original)
Bonito templo católico, bastante monumental, contando con dos grandes torres.
Alexander Haller — Google review
(Translated by Google) Beautiful Santander National Bridge Church. It keeps its tradition as a Catholic town. You can visit it any day of the week.
(Original)
Hermosa iglesia de puente nacional Santander. Guarda su tradición cómo pueblo católico. La puedes visitar cualquier día de la semana.
Miguel Fernández Cardozo — Google review
(Translated by Google) The church is very beautiful, however the procedures and the treatment of the person in charge leave much to be desired, she is rude and arrogant, nothing to do with the practice, Apart from the beauty of the space, I would NOT recommend this place to do any sacrament, there is no humility, nor the gift of people...
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La iglesia es muy bella, sin embargo los trámites y el trato de la encargada dejan mucho que desear, es grosera y soberbia, nada que ver con la práctica, Fuera de la belleza del espacio, yo NO recomendaría este sitio para hacer algún sacramento, humildad no hay, ni don de gente...
Hans Cubides — Google review
(Translated by Google) Very nice architectural lighting of the Church, RGB light and the towers, warm LED light that makes them stand out.mm
(Original)
Muy bonita la iluminación arquitectónica de la Iglesia luz tipo RGB y las torres luz LED cálida que hace que se destaquen .mm
Misael Rincon Ibañez — Google review
(Translated by Google) I went to the National Bridge, without having to leave this temple; When I arrived I was impressed by the church, since the dome is visible from the entrance road. The "patron" of this church is Santa Barbara, whose image is located on the facade of the church, its interiors are wide with tall decorated columns that remind the basilicas of other municipalities. It has an ossuary inside that keeps a "special" urn ... Its unfinished facade detracts from the interior. It is a must if you go to Puente Nacional.
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Me dirigí a Puente Nacional, sin tener ida alguna de este templo; cuando llegue me impresiono la iglesia, ya que es visible la cúpula desde la vía de ingreso. La "patrona" de esta iglesia es Santa Barbara, cuya imagen esta ubicada en la fachada de la iglesia, sus interiores son amplios con columnas altas decoradas que hacen recordar a las basílicas de otros municipios. Cuenta con un osario en su interior que guarda una urna "especial"... Su fachada sin acabados le resta importancia al interior. Es una para obligada si vas a Puente Nacional.
Martha I G?mez — Google review
(Translated by Google) An excellent place to pray, see its facilities and rest. An excellent view from outside the church of the entire central square of the town.
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Un excelente lugar para rezar, divisar sus instalaciones y descansar. Una excelente vista desde las afueras de la iglesia de toda la plaza central del pueblo.
Las Gachas is a hidden gem off the beaten path, featuring a shallow river with circular pools of varying depths formed by natural water erosion. The red rocks and clear waters resemble the famous Cano Cristales without the tourist crowds. Visitors can enjoy swimming in the water holes, surrounded by stunning natural beauty. Accessible via an alternative route and a 30-minute walk from Guadalupe town, this spot offers clean, cold water to cool off in the hot weather.
Great natural place near to Guadalupe town. You have to take an alternative route before you enter to the town, and drive through it for about 5 minutes, then you park the car and you have to walk for about 30 minutes to arrive to the point. There is the place in a shallow river with a holes on the floor where you can see the water coming into that holes. Some of them are very deep but the most in not more than 1.60 mts proof. Water is clean and cold, but weather is usually hot.
Fabian Macias P. — Google review
One of the best experiences in my life! this place is absolutely beautiful and fun. We stayed in a cabin near by Las Gachas booked in Airbnb. We arrived very early when nobody was there and it was the most peaceful experience. Swimming in the water holes are too much fun. At midday you’ll see a lot of vendors selling beer and traditional lunch specials. Be careful with the sun because it burns as hell. Make sure to bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. Hoping to come here with more family any time soon!
Diego Hernandez — Google review
We booked a little tour with a local guide and he took the most amazing pictures. We met him at 7am so that the tour could be just for us and it worked. We spent over an hour and the price was fair.
Carolina Fajardo — Google review
Wonderful spot. Unique place on earth. Beautiful colors and cool waters to soak in. The short hike to the river is not strenuous, but remember you are pretty high up, so us sea level people do have a bit of struggle due to altitude. Las Gachas is somewhat off the beaten track and has challenges to get there, but one you do, it is so amazing. Well worth the effort to get here.
susan rawlins — Google review
Very nice and fun. But the water its a little dirty.
I recommend going through the private entrance, because even tho you have to pay, it’s 30 minute less walk.
I also recommend going till the end of the river to see the cave at the other private house. It was my favorite part of the trip and the lady there was very friendly.
Emma Cordoba — Google review
An interesting place to go in beautiful countryside. If you drive to the parqeodora it is a reasonable 20m walk to the river. Upstream of the main pools are others that are pretty much deserted.
It is worth visiting the cave that belongs to the house about 200m down stream too.
James FT — Google review
From Villa de levya we took mini bus to Tunja (only few mini bus goes to bus terminal check with bus driver)
From Tunja we took Copetran bus to oiba
From oiba we took a shared jeep to Guadalupe
From Guadalupe you can reach by 1.30 moderate walk to las gachas 100% safe
Amazing place
U can also reach from SanGil to oiba then take a shared jeep to Guadalupe
Guadalupe is very calm place with few restaurants and a bakery
Colombia is amazing
Dharmapuri Traveller India — Google review
Loved visiting this place, avoid going during heat season (the river is going to be dry)
Manuel Nocua — Google review
Absolutely stunning! Such a beautiful and unique spot. Lots of locals and some extranjeros but not yet spoiled by hoards if tourists.
The Parroquia de Santa Lucía is a stunning place of worship that also offers an opportunity to indulge in delicious local cuisine and beverages. The church itself is a magnificent structure, exuding an atmosphere of tranquility and serenity. Its spacious interior is filled with natural light, creating a sense of openness and brightness. Not only does the Parroquia provide spiritual solace, but it also serves as a hub for experiencing the vibrant flavors of the region.
I liked the parroquia. It is very airy and bright.
Laurent B — Google review
Beautiful church and nice place to try local drinks and food.
Carlos Cadena Velásquez — Google review
Take me to church
luis carlos rueda — Google review
(Translated by Google) Guane is a district of Barichara. I recommend you do the walk along the stone path without 9k that will take you to Guane. This place has a lot of history, in the center of the park is the rock, where the Guanes Indians were tied to punish them. There are two metal doors to each of the church, these doors were brought from Germany in the year 1870. On the way back, listen to the experience of going up in Tuctu.
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Guane es un corregimiento de Barichara. Te recomiendo hacer la caminata por el camino de piedra sin 9k que te llevan a Guane. Este lugar tiene mucha historia, en el centro del parque está la roca , donde amarraban a los indios Guanes para castigarlos. Hay dos puertas de metal a cada uno de los la iglesia , estas puertas fueron traídas de Alemania en el año 1870. De regreso , oigan vivan la experiencia de subir en Tuctu.
Colombia Wild — Google review
(Translated by Google) A traditional parish from colonial times. A single nave, built of stone and a roof with a wooden structure, wall and tile. You can see different statues that represent saints. This church has Saint Lucia as its patron saint
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Una parroquia tradicional de la época de la colonia. Una sola nave, construida de piedra y un techo con estructura de madera, tapia y teja. Se pueden apreciar diferentes estatuas que representan santos. Esta iglesia tiene como patrona a Santa Lucía
Juan Cardona — Google review
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Guane, Barichara, Santander, Colombia
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Museo Paleontológico y Antropológico de Guane
Museum
Specialty Museums
(Translated by Google) Hello, I would like to know if the place opens on December 22 and 23?
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Hola me gustaría saber si el lugar abre para el 22 y 23 de diciembre?
Camila Beltran — Google review
(Translated by Google) Very small, and whoever advises within the museum does not seem interested in doing so.
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Muuuuuy pequeño,y quien asesora dentro del museo,no se le ve interès en hacrlo
marta diaz — Google review
(Translated by Google) This is a small local museum that houses ammonite fossils and some other pieces found in the region. Additionally, a Guane mummy in good condition and some ancient religious objects.
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Se trata de un pequeño museo local que alberga fósiles de amonitas y algunas otras piezas encontradas en la región. Adicionalmente una momia Guane en buen estado de conservación y algunos objetos religiosos antiguos.
PEDRO ENRIQUE JIMENEZ FARFAN — Google review
(Translated by Google) A place full of our history, I loved it.
(Original)
Un lugar lleno de nuestra historia, me encantó.
Sintia Reyes — Google review
(Translated by Google) Here in this museum is the history of the Guan Indians, who inhabited these lands many years ago and were exterminated by conquerors.
(Original)
Aquí en este museo está la historia de los indios guanes, que habitaron estas tierras hace muchos años y que fueron exterminados por conquistadores.
Jose Ignacio Castillo Ríos — Google review
(Translated by Google) Museum 💜
(Original)
Museo 💜
Xtreme Leds — Google review
(Translated by Google) Beautiful place
(Original)
Hermoso lugar
Guane is a charming village near Barichara, easily accessible from San Gil. It offers a serene escape with cobblestone streets and colonial architecture. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely hike from Barichara to Guane, taking in the picturesque landscapes along the way. The village also boasts quaint hotels and local eateries for a delightful stay.
Parque Cerro del Santísimo is a hilltop park in Floridablanca, Santander, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Bucaramanga and its metropolitan area. The park features a 33-meter high sculpture of Jesus of Nazareth, making it a significant pilgrimage site during Holy Week. Visitors can reach the park via cable car and enjoy the stunning city vistas from the mirador.
Timing it appears is everything. We arrived at 2.30pm and there were no queues, no crowds. It was marvellous. Entertaining for kids, young and old, with the trampoline course.
Gary Charman — Google review
We hiked up here from downtown Bucaramanga all the way to the El Santísimo lookout. It took about 3 hours walking through the main road. It was totally worth it! Astonishing view of Bucaramanga. There are restaurants and stores up there to enjoy the view. If I live in Bucaramanga, I would come here very often.
Diego Hernandez — Google review
Breathless! Most beautiful view!
Gilberto Reyes — Google review
Make sure you park at the bottom and take the teleferico up. We made the mistake of driving to the top, the teleferico is included in the price, so save yourself the mountain driving. Had some nice traditional dancing while we were there. Worth a visit for sure. We rode the teleferico down just to take the ride. Has a few shops and food places near the statue.
Dominick Maone — Google review
This place is truly worth a visit. It has a stunning view of the city of Bucaramanga. The statue of Jesus blessing the city is beautiful and the mirador that tops it give further view of the entire region. All the people working there were extremely kind. The 15 minutes fountain show in the evening hours is also nice to see and finally getting back with the cable in the night was a unique expeeience with no other sound that the night forest life.Truly had a quality time there.
Benoit Pierre Lambert — Google review
Great view of the city, a nice family plan as well-and a couple of traditional restaurants to try the local cursive. Do park before going uphill, the cable car is included in the ticket!
David Suescun — Google review
Beautifull experience. One of the must do things when visiting Bucaramanga. Very nice place. Peacefull, great view and you will enjoy every penny spent. If the top view on the plaza is not enough, you can go with the elevator up, which costs about 5.000 pesos to get an even higher view on top of the statue. You can buy foods, drinks, famous "Oblea".. Recommended to do!
Giovanni Wester — Google review
Amazing view of the city, perfect place for watching the sunset. There was also a fountain show
Daniel Papukchiev — Google review
Arrive travel up to main section of park by cable car watch amazing water display to music with video shown using water as a screen. Then up in lift to top of Christ the Redeemer statue. Reasonable priced food outlets.
keith fearon — Google review
It is very organized I love how the people from Santander take care this beautiful park the only thing that I feel no connected in this beautiful park it was the music. They play loud music from different countries like bachata, mariachi, even soft rock and I really love to listen Colombian music like cumbia, bambuco, bullerengue, pasillo, joropo, sanjuanero and many more it will be nice to play only colombian music it will be better to make this place more magical like the fountain show 100% Colombian heart...
Andy Hernandez — Google review
Take the cable car ride up to this amazing view of Bucaramanga/Floridablanca - there are drinks, food, and entertainment via dances and light & water shows to add to the incredible views of Colombia!
Brandon Cowley — Google review
Nice safe place to visit. At 6.15 pm is the first light show with fountains. Entrance costs 22000 COP which is to expensive for Colombians. I suggest to arrive at 5pm to see the city Bucaramanga at day and night. I took taxi till entrance, last part off road is bad. To return ask guard at entrance to call a taxi. Don't forget to eat the famous and delicious obleas (shop before entrance) with the funny names
Luc Gabriels — Google review
Very organized and for $22.000COP for adult is a very good plan. Besides the cable car ride, the cost include also a couple of shows, one dance representation of the Santander Region and also a light show at a water fountain.
Nano Soto Cañón — Google review
Man fährt mit der Seilbahn hoch. Oben angekommen, kann man sehr schöne Wasserspiele mit Licht und Musik genießen. Es treten auch Tanzgruppen auf.
(Translated by Google)
You go up with the cable car. Once at the top, you can enjoy beautiful water features with lights and music. Dance groups also perform.
La Casa del Libro Total, located in the heart of Bucaramanga, is a cultural center with a rich history spanning over 200 years. It offers a variety of events such as exhibitions, talks, and recitals throughout the year. The venue provides visitors with an opportunity to immerse themselves in music, poetry, painting, and literature. Additionally, it houses a digital library and serves as a tranquil space for both leisure and work.
We have been to Casa del Libro Total several times during the last week. We saw a short play, an art exhibit, a juggling performance, various multimedia presentations, performances by two wonderful guitarists and a lovely singer/songwriter, listened to a lecture on Antoine St. Exupery and viewed various videos all free.
This is a great concept for a small community performing arts center. A permanent exposition center for all of the arts privately funded by a businessman in the City who cares deeply about the availability of venues for serious artists.
Ethan Anthony — Google review
Great place with digital library and a lot of culture events going on.
Anna Solich — Google review
(Translated by Google) A quiet place where you can spread your mind and also do paperwork
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Un lugar tranquilo donde puedes esparcir tu mente y además hacer trámites
Maryluz Almeyda poveda — Google review
(Translated by Google) The book house is one of my favorite places in Bucaramanga, the exhibitions, events and the library are all highly recommended, the facilities are beautiful and give incredible peace, I love that they always give space to artists or entrepreneurs to that they can take advantage and show what they do, the free coffee gives you a thousand more points <33
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La casa del libro es uno de mis lugares favoritos de Bucaramanga, las exposiciones, los eventos y la biblioteca son todas muy recomendadas, las instalaciones son hermosas y dan una paz increíble, me encanta que le den siempre el espacio a los artistas o emprendedores para que puedan aprovechar y mostrar lo que hacen, el café gratis le da mil puntos más <33
Charlie Gogo — Google review
(Translated by Google) They provide excellent service for paying taxes, stamps, reading books, printing books, buying and drinking coffee, delicious coffee and a varied agenda with presentations of artists as well as celebrations such as the day of the photographer, journalist and other noble professions. Plus, it's beautiful.
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Prestan excelente servicio para el pago de impuestos, estampillas, leer libros, imprimir libros, comprar y tomar café, delicioso café y una agenda variada con presentación de artistas así como celebraciones como el día del fotógrafo, periodista y demás nobles profesiones. Además, es hermoso.
Karolllyseth Cuevasmendoza — Google review
(Translated by Google) The house is divine!!!
A modernized Colonial house
The exhibition rooms are spacious, comfortable, fresh!!
The computer and banking office environments are equally excellent.
A VERY NICE PLACE
The shame is that now due to Covid-19, it is not active in the cultural part
YOU HAVE TO BE PATIENT TO ENJOY THE PHYSICAL AND CULTURAL SPACE AGAIN
TAKING A GOOD RED
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La casa es divina!!!
Una casa Colonial modernizada
Las salas de exposición son amplias, cómodas, frescas!!
Los ambientes de las oficinas de cómputo y banca son igual excelentes
UN LUGAR MUY AGRADABLE
La pena es que ahora por el Covid-19, no está activa en la parte cultural
TOCA TENER PACIENCIA PARA VOLVER A DISFRUTAR DEL ESPACIO FÍSICO Y CULTURAL
TOMANDO UN BUEN TINTO
ZLIGHIA — Google review
(Translated by Google) It is a good place to see plastic arts exhibitions, see plays, concerts, etc. It is a place full of culture and at the same time I believe that certain transit school payments are also teamed up. They also give a lecture on coffee that is planted on the sidewalks of Santander and offer tastings of the coffees they exhibit. It is very pleasant to spend an afternoon in this place.
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Es un buen lugar para ver expocisionea de artes plasticas, ver obras de teatro , consiertos ect ect. Es un lugar lleno de cultura y a su vez creo que tanbien se teamitan ciertos pagos de colegios tránsito. Tambien dan conferencia de café que se siembra en las veredas de Santander y ofrecen degustación de los cafés que exponen. Es muy agradable pasar una tarde en este lugar.
Daniel Obando — Google review
(Translated by Google) Quite an interesting and beautiful place. Where you can enjoy good coffee and different cultural spots. Their procedures are fast and the staff is quite attentive.
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Un lugar bastante interesante y hermoso. Donde se puede disfrutar de un buen café y la distintos puntos culturales. Sus procedimientos son rápidos y el personal es bastante atento.
Andrés Martínez — Google review
(Translated by Google) Excellent attention, everything very organized, good service and spectacular cultural displays and works installations. Congratulations to all. Excellent teamwork. Blessings
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Excelente atención, todo muy organizado, buen servicio y espectaculares muestras culturales y montajes de obras. Felicitaciones a todos. Excelente trabajo en equipo. Bendiciones
Jenny Maria Gualdron Acevedo — Google review
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Cl. 35 #9-81, García Rovira, Bucaramanga, Santander, Colombia
Catedral Metropolitana de la Sagrada Familia, located in Bucaramanga's Parque Santander, is an 18th-century cathedral with a striking cupola from Mexico. This church, which became a cathedral in 1953, boasts two 72-meter towers and a distinctive ceramic dome. The nearby Museo de Arte Moderno de Bucaramanga (MAMB) offers rotating exhibitions featuring works by top national artists that change every two months.
Panachi's Restaurante is an exceptional dining establishment that boasts impressive flavorings. The seasoning at this restaurant is of superior quality, ensuring an unforgettable culinary experience. The food here is expertly prepared and infused with a wide range of delectable flavors. Customers can expect excellent taste enhancements throughout their meal, making each bite truly satisfying. Panachi's Restaurante promises a delightful gastronomic journey where patrons can revel in the remarkable seasonings that elevate their dishes to new heights.
Super
gabriel Santos G — Google review
(Translated by Google) Excellent restaurant
(Original)
Excelente restaurante
Martha Gonzalez — Google review
Camila Valenzuela — Google review
Fabian Andres D — Google review
(Translated by Google) Very delicious typical dishes ❤️
(Original)
Muy delicioso los platos típicos ❤️
Marcell Bohorquez Gualdron — Google review
(Translated by Google) Excellent service ☺️😊😊☺️
(Original)
Excelente atención ☺️😊😊☺️
Isabel Montoya — Google review
(Translated by Google) Very good seasoning
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Muy buena sazón
The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) is an exceptional destination for both family outings and academic pursuits. With its stunning surroundings, it stands out as the most picturesque spot in the city. Moreover, UIS boasts a renowned reputation as one of the world's top educational institutions. Its campus is exquisitely designed and offers a truly breathtaking environment for students to immerse themselves in their studies. The allure of UIS extends to prospective students who aspire to join its prestigious community by 2022.
UIS 2022
ALARC?N BARRERA — Google review
Great place for a family Sunday stroll.
And students to study during the week too
LoL
(Translated by Google) A place that graphically shows the history of the novels of Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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Un lugar que muestra gráficamente, la historia de las novelas de Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Luis Gabriel Ceballos Garcia — Google review
(Translated by Google) It is a spectacular place, they should explore it more touristy
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Es un lugar espectacular, deberían explorarlo más turísticamente
Alexandra Quintero — Google review
(Translated by Google) A great mural that represents the range of colors that represents the magical land of the Nobel Prize winner in Literature
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Un grandioso mural que representa la gama de colores que representa la tierra mágica del nobel de literatura
Cristian Acosta — Google review
(Translated by Google) Excellent place, whoever made these murals must be a great artist. If you go to Aracataca, don't forget to take a photo in this place. I was delighted with the town and its places. I can say that I want to return very soon.
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Excelente lugar quien hizo estos murales debe ser un gran artista si llegan hasta Aracataca no olvides tomarte una fotografía en este lugar yo quede encantado con el pueblo y sus lugares puedo decir que deseo regresar muy pronto
eduardo cortes — Google review
(Translated by Google) Beautiful representation of culture and also an honor to Gabo.
You can appreciate and let yourself be carried away by the magic contained in the author's realism.
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Hermosa representación de la cultura y además un honor a Gabo.
Se puede apreciar y dejarte llevar de la magia que encierran el realismo de su autor.
Katerine Ester Salas Gnecco — Google review
(Translated by Google) A very beautiful mural in honor of Gabriel García Márquez and his work, located on one of the main roads of Aracataca.
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Un mural muy bonito en honor a Gabriel García Márquez y su obra, ubicado sobre una de la vías principales de Aracataca.
Oskar Fernando Velasco Guevara — Google review
(Translated by Google) Because it highlights Garcias Màquez, a Cataquero writer who has given his people resonance with his novel One Hundred Years of Solitude.
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Porque resalta a Garcias Màquez escritor cataquero que le ha dado a su pueblo resonancia con su novela cien años de soledad.
Spacious museum featuring exhibits that explore Colombia's Caribbean geography, culture & history.
This was my 2nd time going to the museum. I got there the first time with who is now my husband and later with my dad and niece.
The museum is really nice. It has a huge selection of indigenous things.
My niece also had a great time although she would get anxious and wanted to leave the floors after 15 minutes of been there.
My dad really enjoyed it a lot. He said he will go any other day by himself so he can spend the time reading everything and watching all the videos that the museum offers.
This place is fantastic. It has a private parking and also easy way to get there using public transportation.
Oh I almost forgot. I also saw a group that was been toured by a guide in English. So if you don't speak Spanish there are guides that will teach you in English 😉
Diana Olivares — Google review
Definitely worth seeing (it's located in a bit sketchy area from what I've heard), lots of interesting knowledge of the region, some of the staff speaks English (to some degree, but they really give their best!)
majority of the recordings is in Spanish (if you don't speak Spanish, audio set is available and strongly recommended!)
Overall a nice place to visit!
There is a little nice walk by the entrance to the museum too
It's located nearby train station and there is a taxi parking at the shopping mall nearby
You can buy the ticket by the entrance to the museum
Filip Zakrzewski — Google review
Nice and interesting museum, but difficult to understand without knowledge of Spanish. There is no English translation. Take a sweater with you, it's cold inside the museum :-) The entrance fee is 14k pesos.
Robert Karg — Google review
Museum del Caribe is closed and abandoned. I made the trip there without knowing that it is not operating. There was no information in any website or guide. Please don't go to Barranquilla if the reason is to visit this museum that was described as a high tech museum in cultural trip web site.
Chryssa K — Google review
It isn't as English-friendly as I thought it would be. All of the floors are in Spanish, and we speak intermediate. Difficult for kids with a lower level Spanish, though. The gift shop was reasonably priced, but they could have so much more to offer. On the bottom floor of the museum is Music/Expression. Very cleverly put together and needs no translation.
Angelynn Ballew — Google review
I imagined it was going to be a bigger museum, with more artifacts, more indigenous things, etc. There are many videos to watch, which I can watch on "History Channel". The museum is very dark, the stairs don't have enough light, don't have a yellow stripe to see clearly where they start.
The best thing about the museum was the 1st floor where there is a musical presentation with various musical instruments. All signs are Spanish which means that foreigners must go with a guide. The museum did not meet my expectations
Maria Scozzari — Google review
It’s hard to give it a fair rating as it is closed until March 2020. Our taxi driver told us several other museums would be closed but not this one... Also the Modern Art gallery next door is still being built - at least a year away from completion looking at it. You are in the “dodgy” end of town and we have visited this area several times and everybody is constantly telling you to be careful.
Charlie W — Google review
We were disappointed when we found out that there was nothing in English. No one in the counter told us this even tough we clearly didn't speak Spanish. It's a pity as it's one of the most popular sightseeings in Barranquilla. They didn't accept credit card which is a bit strange in the world nowadays. The music video show in the first floor was entertaining and all we got from this museum.
The Catedral Metropolitana María Reina de Barranquilla is a contemporary Catholic cathedral in Barranquilla, Colombia. It was designed by Italian architect Angelo Mazzoni Grande and took 27 years to build. The cathedral features an impressive sculpture called "El Cristo Liberador de America Latina" by renowned Colombian artist Rodrigo Arenas. This stunning artwork is accompanied by a mural representing the four elements, adding to the cathedral's allure as a must-visit spot.
A must see when visiting Barranquilla, opens doors at 2:15 pm
Andres Navarro — Google review
👍👍
Mushtaq Shaikh — Google review
Central place in the city! In the square the biggest events of the city are held!
Nelson Perez — Google review
The Cathedral in Barranquilla is absolutely beautiful. The doors were open in the afternoon- that's because there is mass daily at 5 or 6 pm.
Kevin Geremia — Google review
Beautiful!!!
Rodrigo Diaz — Google review
Amazing catholic church, beatiful
NM HA — Google review
Stunning sculpture by Colombian artist Rodrigo Arenas, called "El Cristo Liberador de America Latina", one of the country's most celebrated sculptors. Also, the 4 elements' mural that lies beneath it, make it definitely a spot worth visiting.
Natalia Varela Donado — Google review
Enter from the side on Carrera 45 or from the back. Stained glass masterpiece. Calm. Serene. Open air at the top in the front and back. NOT TO BE MISSED!
Park-like zoo featuring open-air displays of animals including lions, elephants, flamingos & more.
This is a good one! Great place to spend the day. Fair amount of animals, clean, good ice cream shop! Overall good for kids or just a fun romantic day!
10tro MN — Google review
It is a great zoo even though it is small. My family loved every part of it and you feel really close to the animals... because you are! I would recommend it especially because of the great pricing. The only negative is not much food is available. There are several kiosks throughout the zoo but some are closed since the pandemic.
Best time to go (at least for us)... Between 1:30 and 2:00. It was empty the last 2 times we went!
Joel Ballew — Google review
Beautiful, small zoo. The animals are well loved, even if the space is somewhat limited. A worthy stop when looking for a fun activity to do with kids.
I. A. — Google review
There was a lot aminal for the size so i was surprised. It's a nice spot to hang out...
International CV Boy — Google review
Amazing selection for an in city zoo, the animals for most part look healthy, some of the cages are too small in my opinion (no aminmal should be caged) we actually brought tickets to what we thought was an illumination sho, didn't realise it was at the zoo at the time which was a pleasent surprize.
Jonathan Buck — Google review
Great place for kids, fun time but some of the animals don’t taste very good
Ava Bloom — Google review
Small zoo, needs more funding unfortunately. Still it's an okay zoo for a couple hours if the heat and humiditydoesn't get you first. Some enclosures like the lions and elephant are a bit small to be honest. Although they all look well fed
Diego Romero — Google review
Looking at a depressed harpy Eagle in a tiny cage was personally very tough for me to see.
They had a depressed black eagle there also.
Any bird in a cage is sad to see, they should let them go imho.
They instead should focus on smaller creatures from there like tarantulas and spiders and, small snakes etc.
big animals take up lots of space and they only tend to hide away anyway.
Had everything there to make an incredible zoo if they thought it through a little bit more.
corey kernan — Google review
I attended the zoo today and it was a an informative experience and saw animals that I never even heard of however I understand this is a nonprofit but the conditions are not well for small or big animals for example the African elephant, the tiger, alligator enclosure and many others. Even if it is a nonprofit, It shouldn’t mean that the animals should not have their Water bowl empty and food bowl empty at 10 AM when they open at 8 AM… A few of the enclosures for the animals are very small and you can see the small and big animals pacing in distress. A few of the animals for example the ostriches are under veterinarian care however although the sign says they are on medication, these ostriches should be kept apart, under shade, and perhaps bandages to prevent the ostriches from picking at their wounds. You can even see groups of mosquitoes picking at the animals..Although i enjoyed seeing animals I never thought I would see, I in general do not like zoos and this definitely emphasized that I will never visit a zoo again.
I will forever keep these animals in my thoughts and hope as terrible as it sounds that they pass away soon and peacefully because no animal should live like this. I think the people who work here do care about the animals and like I said I understand it is a nonprofit but there Has to be assistance out there and the enclosures should be kept in better conditions.
Vane L (finessaa96) — Google review
There is a lot of room for improvement.
It does look better than 4 years ago when i visited last time, but animals are looking sad and alone.
Children came excited and we're getting more and more sad as we went through the zoo. Animals could benefit so much from enriched environment, but there is a severe lack of it! Not to mention broken glass at the otter enclosure..
Also, I would give -5* for the prehistoric "website" where you can't open some things at all, can't buy tickets or arrange for the guided tour , and for the lack of possibility to arrange a visit over the phone (especially if you have a big group of children).
Tamara — Google review
Nice place for everyone who live animals, I because the hard rain can not go all the way around, so sad
Spanish-built castle on a hill completed in 1848, now housing an upscale restaurant with sea views.
Gorgeous place, the best view around the Salgar (Barranquilla) area, it left me speechless. I went at almost sunset and the view left me amazed, also you get to breathe pure air. I think it’s a please to go, enjoy, sit, have a chat, reflect or do anything that brings you peace. Plus, it doesn’t have an entry fee and there’s free parking too. Loved it!
Nicolas Quiroga — Google review
Open area outside for great pictures even when the restaurants are closed. There is parking with a security guard.
John-Paul Rojas — Google review
I think the story behind this place is amazing. I didn't get into the castle because I was not sure if could, however exploring outside was a good experience not because of the place itself but because of the history, I was just walking around whilst I was imagining everything, the boats, enormous ships arriving and departing, soldier cannons and a big etcetera.
Carlos Leones — Google review
It's a good view but with nothing else to do. The place is in abandonment by the government and the people.
Camilo Monsalve — Google review
This is where I got married at in 2008. Beautiful view. I think they are renovating this place.
Tim Rice — Google review
It kills me seeing this place in abandonment, so beautiful and rich in history!.....stunning view!
Guillermo Arias — Google review
It is a shame that the castle isn’t open to the public, still it is a great place to visit in the evening after 4 PM and to watch the sunset. It is incredibly windy and peaceful. There is parking on site and on Saturdays after 4 PM there are some street vendors selling sodas and snow cones.
Vannesa Sheppard — Google review
It's a beautiful and historically important site in the department, it was being managed by Comfamiliar and it was a popular venue for weddings and all kinds of events. However, it's currently abandoned but you can still go and take nice pictures. There's no fee but you can voluntarily tip the guard and park your car.
Estefania Diaz — Google review
It is closed for now but you can enjoy the landscape. There is a restoration inside the building. The landscape is amazing from this height.
Öner Buçukcu — Google review
One of the best places I have visited lately. Use to go there when I was a kid. Today, the magnificent view of the ocean still intact. A great place to spent a vacation.
Yumbell Donado — Google review
Worth a stop just for the ocean views provided, really stunning. The cliffs give an amazing view of the ocean and waves crashing on the shore. It's really windy at the castle, and you can feel and taste the salt spray on windy days.
If you have little children, keep them close as the access to the cliff is unguarded and could be quite dangerous for unsupervised small children.
The castle is being converted to a mall and is not presently open. If it does open, would be an amazing venue for the views alone.
Highly recommend seeing the castle. The entrance is gated, but admission is free.
Eric Guelcher — Google review
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Cl. 9 #1316, Salgar, Puerto Colombia, Atlántico, Colombia
Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, a colonial hacienda dating back to the XVII century, is known for being revolutionary leader Simon Bolivar's final residence. Today, it operates as an open museum featuring art from the countries he helped free and a botanical garden. Visitors can take guided tours of the former hacienda, where they can view Bolivar's bed and personal items at the time of his death in 1830.
This is an important place for the Latin American history. The prices are fine and the tour guide is very good, they have students well versed in the history and they are super nice. Our guide was Zaid and he showed us the house and the amazing details of this place. Come and leave a nice tip!
Fernando Guazo — Google review
Place to learn about history. Good initiative to have school students tour people around for tips.
The place needs better maintenance. Somewhere disappointing.
Keren Amaya S — Google review
A must if you are in Santa Marta. The guides, while young, are knowledgeable. They will answer most questions you ask. The locations are nice and after the tour, you are allowed to check out the different locations at your own pace. The guides are not paid, but they make some well deserved money out of tips.
Emilio Su?rez — Google review
This last stay of Simon Bolivar is such a lovely place, well preserved over the time, the gardens are gorgeous, well located opposite to Buenavista Shopping Center, guide by history students, be aware the guide fees are not included in the entrance ticket.
Diana Jenner — Google review
Must-do visit if you are in Santa Marta and would like to learn more about Colombian history. Here is where Simon Bolivar died. The landscape is sublime and beautifully maintained. The guided tour is friendly and perfect to get all the little details about what happened at this place back in the 1800’s. A lot of tourists from cruises come here so the place is full with dancers and activities to showcase the Caribbean culture. Great family trip!
Diego Hernandez — Google review
Fantastic place with a wonderful staff. Filled with history and beautiful sites
Jacob Herrera — Google review
Impressive area with lots to see. A single ticket of 23,000 COP gives you access to Bolivar’s shrine, a museum, contemporary art museum, and the hacienda of Bolivar. Coffee shop could be better.
Douglas Dalziel — Google review
Excellent....a must for any history lovers and those who are interested in Simon Bolivar. Lovely coffee shop and gardens too
Amy Leese — Google review
Be ready to sweat and be hot, other than that; beautiful place with a lot of history. You’ll be walking the same ground slaves walked hundreds of years ago, you can almost feel their pain. The same ground goes for the ground Simon Bolivar walked. What an experience. Easter egg: people from that time were very very short and big headed, you’ll see.
H C — Google review
Poor maintenance old and abandoned structures. Signs are broken and sometimes warned out. Its a shame that the country's most prized founder is neglected. Its a botanical garden of weeds and nothing more. Main structure was painted and it seemed they just threw the paint because its all over the floors. Outsiders pay more than locals so be aware. Its almost the country's founding aniversary and nothing done to look its best. Shame.
Eric Rivera — Google review
Tour felt a little rushed but to be fair, I arrived near closing time. The humidity was high and the speed walking made it feel more like a light exercise than a tour. I would recommend arriving several hours before closing time, wearing comfortable breathable fabrics, as well as comfortable shoes. The space that you cover isn't that big, so you can take in the entire experience in an hour.
Hector Corporan — Google review
Good preserved buildings and monuments about the death of Simon Bolivar, however the botanical garden is not taken care and therefore looks bad. A guided tour is available and also quite good, possible in Spanish and English.
Lars Witte — Google review
It says botanic garden, but at the end nobody explain anything about the plants or the animals in the place.
You can have a guide, they are students and you give them the tip you considered fair for their work. Thay talk about the history of the house, their owners and the last day of Simón Bolivar there.
I think they could have more information but is it still a good information they give.
Candy Tellez — Google review
It’s a lovely historical place, good for a quick exploration but the museum was empty/closed for reasons unknown. The grounds were a bit untidy and they had no English speaking guides at all. I do acknowledge that we are in a Spanish speaking country BUT I feel like it’s good practice to have at least one English speaking guide at tourist/historical sites like these :)
Ivana-Sol Larios — Google review
A historic place that includes a free guide with the ticket just make sure to tip them. A mix of a botanical garden, a bit of art and a tribute to the last days of the man Who was the liberator of America, Don Simon Bolívar. Make sure to wear light clothe since is Hot at least on January there is a café área where you can buy drinks and ice cream.
Ken Miyakawa — Google review
Totally worth the little trip outside the city, and the free guide are really nice people and very knowledgeable. The place isn’t very well maintained for being such an important site for Colombia with the monumento a la patria. Everybody should come here!
Silvio Bonomi — Google review
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Sector San Pedro Alejandrino, Av. El Libertador, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
Desembocadura Bocas De Ceniza Barranquilla, Atlantico
$$$$affordable
Restaurant
This restaurant, Desembocadura Bocas De Ceniza Barranquilla in Atlantico, is quite remarkable. It is situated on an old breakwater constructed during the 19th century. To reach it, one must ride a worn-out lawnmower-powered tram on poorly maintained tracks. The seafood served here is both delicious and abundant, while the beer is refreshingly cold.
This is a beautiful place, if you like walking you will love it .. locals are really nice. Is only recommended to visit during the daytime
Jacqueline C — Google review
I enjoyed driving to this location BUT! The road is unpaved and not maintained; small cars take care. The people are nice BUT I do not suggest walking to this location and do not travel to here at night since it is a shanty town. The pictures do not provide context for this location.
Oh yeah, mosquitoes are as big as birds so bring repellent 😀
Interesting place
Vaughn — Google review
Awesome place, quite a walk to get to the end. The trail is dirty the further you get out to the end. A lot of local will sell drinks, beer, water. I recommend you bring good walking shoes and comfortable clothes for walking. Ensure that you have solid transportation to get out to the area. The road can be bumpy unless you have a SUV or a truck.
Carlos — Google review
This is a pretty remarkable place. It's on what appears to be an old breakwater built back in the 19th century. We took an old and run down lawnmower-engined tram on incredibly bad tracks to reach it. The seafood was good, cheap, and plentiful and the beer was ice cold. The restaurant is built up on piers over the water and is mostly open, so you definitely get the seagoing thing going on. The service was good, they kept the beers coming. Might not be for everyone, especially the package deal tourist types, but for someone looking for something different, which you should be doing when you visit a place like Colombia, this is the way to go.
Vincent Reh — Google review
They changed us 20.000 per person in the train. The train is very rustic and noisy and without suspension. It is fun to see the driver pick-up the wagon and derail it. The last segment is half an hour of Rocky trail. That ends in a unique Fisher men spot where you can see the Magdalena meeting the see. It's a unique experience worth all the troubles
patricia sanchez — Google review
Great place! It is really beautiful site. One can see the sea at one side and the Magdalena river at the other.
There are little cars on a train track that take you to the very place where the river and sea meet, but I think it is not worth it. There's a dust road for cars that gets up to about 4 kilometers away from the end, there is space to park and some restaurants. From there you can see kite fishers and some boats, also theres room to walk by the train tracks.
This is a really windy place where birds can be seen glinding almost statically.
A few kilometer away there is a new pier to walk by the rivers shore which is really nice.
arturo velasquez — Google review
it cost 15000 pesos (so $6 USD) and 30 mins to get there via cab (and an extra $10000 ($3.5 USD) to get to the end* of the road but it was well worth the trip. this is the point where the land is too thin for cars to go so you have to take the train or walk to the tip. this area also has restaurants you can sit and eat while viewing the sea (theres another one with the river view but its not as nice looking)
The restuarant is pricier than the city but hey they are in the middle of the ocean/river so its to be expected. When you ask for the menu they bring you a plate of fish to choose from and you pick your fish and they fry it up with rice and plantain. its beyond delicious. only bad thing is that they didn't have a fan and i thought i'd sweat my body away but hey youre in the coast of colombia. what do you expect?
Los Novios Santa Marta Park is the go-to spot for lively nightlife in the historic city of Santa Marta. With a variety of restaurants and bars, it's the perfect place to spend an evening exploring the city's sights and sounds.
Great park in the city. This is my go-to place in Santa Marta when I want to party or just enjoy people-watching over some drinks at a streetside bar. Very colorful and interesting and a place I keep coming back to. A must-visit for anyone coming to Santa Marta, even if it's just to have a walk around it.
Lee Hughes — Google review
It would be nice if you weren’t harassed by every single person to buy something. My friends were literally afraid to go down most streets at night and they are Colombian. I wasn’t afraid but there wasn’t any savory people to interact with. Most people just stare at you or ask for money or just look like they may rob you. I wouldn’t come here alone.
Nikos O Likos — Google review
An amazing park/area in the Centro Histórico part of Santa Marta. Surrounding the main park, there are a LOT of good restaurants, bars and discotecas. At night, the place becomes EXTREMELY LIVELY, especially on weekends.
S. K. Hill — Google review
Grate place. Surrounded by hostals, . bars, clubs and restaurants. Streets and alleys going out/in from the park,are also full with a variety of places to visit.
Beutifull facades, one block from "El malecón" (seaside park), and two blocks from parque Simon Bolivar, also worth visiting, in this park is the Gold Museum and La Alcaldía.
Tomas Restrepo A. — Google review
Nice central park with trees around the sides and a paved square in the middle. Restaurants around probably half. Good meeting point. Lively with performers in the evening.
Mike Lapenna — Google review
It’s lively place where people go to party
Zedrik Steinklauber — Google review
Nice park. Clean and neat. It's surrounded by many good restaurants and bars. Crowds be were friendly as were the restaurant/bar staff. Great spot for people watching.
Christopher Todd — Google review
Very close to a lively night seen. Tons of resturants and walkable to the Santa Marta sign.
Amber Petree — Google review
Nice place.. lots of restaurants and people having a good time
SERGIO DIAZ — Google review
BE VERY CAREFUL. There are women who solicit and men they work with who will target you especially as foreigners. I’ve seen them following many people especially people who seem drunk and chatting them up. Even when you ignore them or say no many times they follow you and try to get close or touch you then pickpocket you. I’ve caught them in the act. If you decline them they ask for help to get some food and then wait to rob you there. I fell into this trap and bought them hamburgers then had to literally had to fight off 3 of them at the same time when they tried to snatch my wallet and phone. I went back to take pictures so you can be aware.
M N — Google review
Parque de los Novios is a great place to people watch, dine in the mini restaurants nearby, grab a drink and walk while checking out the street performances. There are lots of police around so it feels safe. They are also mini benches but some of the bars are missing. All I enjoy walking by here in the evening or early mornings for exercise. When it rains everyone gathers underneath the shelter and it’s very cute. You can also find people selling beer and ice cream. But overall my favorite are the street performers.
Black Digital Nomad — Google review
Nice style, very crowded, but no accessibility to public restrooms so people urinate in the streets and the smell is really strong
Angel Diez — Google review
Parque de los Novios was a beautiful experience in Santa Marta, Colombia. During the day there are friendly vendors, lots to see while you walk around and it great for families. At night it becomes more for couples with lots of romantic restaurants and dance clubs to spend the night dancing away. Definitely on my list to go back and visit, highly recommend it.
Edwin Areizaga — Google review
Week of Semana Santa and my wife was enchanted on this Saturday night. We dressed in white and had a great dinner. After complaining about the crowds I understood the point. It was a celebration of life and renewal.
LUNCH BOX — Google review
Nice little park by the center of downtown.
I don't know how late it's safe to stay here but lots of activity surrounding bars and restaurants.
You can buy beers from vendors and hang out, park is generally well lit.
Few statues for that picture taking moment.
Steve Dempsey — Google review
The very heart of Santa Marta. Its surroundings are full of life, color, and culture.
Isabella Escobar Gutiérrez — Google review
Great place for a stroll and taking in the culture, food, and drinks.
Trevor Lane — Google review
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Cl. 20, Centro Histórico,, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
I'll never travel to Barranquilla without this trip planner again
Ciudad Perdida Teyuna, also known as the Lost City Trek, is a challenging yet rewarding adventure in Santa Marta. This ancient Inca ruin, older than Machu Picchu and nestled high in the Sierra Nevada mountains, requires at least four days of hiking through the jungle. The trek offers well-organized infrastructure with comfortable camps and quality food supplies.
Let me tell you, Teyuna Tours is the best tour company to go with when hiking the Lost City. The thing that sets this tour company apart is their guides and their employees. Miguel was the greatest guide that I've had the opportunity to spend time with. His wealth of knowledge and his conversations made this memorable trek into a trek that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. The other staff such as their cook and their driver were also fantastic who made sure that every possible need was taken care of.
If you want to book a Lost City tour, I highly recommend this tour company and ask for Miguel to be your guide, he is above and beyond the best guide out there!
Sincerely,
Capitan Joe
Joseph Lindley — Google review
This company was excellent. Very helpful and organised and good vehicles. The guides are indigenous to the area which makes a difference as they are known in the villages and you can meet the Shaman if you like. We saw other treks giving sweets to kids and not being so respectful with photography. This is a very sensitive area for tourism as people are living as they have for 1000's of years in the mountains. Great time, hard walking for sure. The distances are more then the chart says as it's 'as the crow flies'! Our guides were Luis, Andres, Jonathan (chef very good food) and Ruth. Thanks to you all
peter culliford — Google review
We did the 4 days trek with Teyuna to the Lost City. It was a challenge, but definitely worth it. The infrastructure of the camps and the food supplies are way better than we expected it from a 4 day Jungle Hike. We felt safe at any time. Our guides Carlos and Juan did an amazing job about guiding us safely through the jungle and telling us the history about the Lost City and the indigenous people. Also our chef Carlos did a great job in serving our needs. They made this trek an experience we will never forget! When you're in columbia for hiking and nature then the Lost City Trek with Teyuna is a must!
Moritz Fink-Neckermann — Google review
At the end of the pandemic, a group of local guides decide to organize themselves, request a loan from the bank and thus create their own company that is Teyuna Tours. Teyuna Tours is the newest company that opens its doors in the city of Santa Marta to carry out the best Trek in all South America, the Trek to the "Ciudad Perdida Lost City". Teyuna Tours is a modern and very organized agency, it has a team of professionals of the highest level, very responsible, who are willing to collaborate in everything you need with great kindness and always with a smile. When doing the Trek to the Ciudad Perdida Lost City with TEYUNA TOURS you can perform exclusively:
• Indigenous spiritual activities.
• Social contributions to the communities.
• Enjoy a series of personalized products for the greatest comfort during the trek.
Fabi?n Li??n — Google review
Had an amazing birthday trek to the Lost City in La Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta with my mom and brother, and going with Teyuna as our guides was the best decision ever! The views, history, and whole experience were incredible, but what really stood out was the fantastic service from our guides.
Teyuna's crew was not just professional but also super friendly and considerate, especially since we were the slowest and oldest in the group. They kept us motivated and never made us feel left behind, making the journey enjoyable. Big thanks to the chef and kitchen team as well – the food was absolutely delicious and added a special touch to our adventure. Accommodations were rustic but clean and cozy.
And can I just say, the birthday cake surprise at the end was the sweetest gesture!
Overall, this trek is a must-do – safe, enjoyable, and with tasty treats along the way. Highly recommend for an unforgettable adventure! 🌄🎂 (this review should’ve been done 7 months ago… but better late than never 🙈)
Eli — Google review
A trip to The Lost City with the Teyuna Tours agency was an absolutely amazing and unforgettable experience. Our guides Hernan (native speaker) and Niko (translator) were great companions throughout the trip, they were friendly, funny, helpful and they provided us many many informations about the trip, the life of the local people and everything related to the area. The food made by our Chef Isodro was varied and delicious for the whole time. The food was supplemented with the fruit at the breaks during the trip.
The guys in the office were very friendly and helpful too, it’s possible to store your luggage here during the trip. For the fee of 100K pesos, you can rent two trekking poles + 20 litres bag (definitely worth it!). You can find all the necessary informations on their web pages, which are very well composed.
About camps: There is the free filtered water available or you can buy something at the stands during the trip (water, fizzy drinks, beer, some snacks). The accommodations are the same for all the agencies, it was basic but sufficient, according to the kind of the trip (the only minus – in the third camp Paraíso, the mosquito nets were very smelly).
In general, the experience with the tour was beyond our expecations. We were very lucky and the whole group of “Teyuna Family” was great and all the people there will stay in our hearts forever!!!! ❤❤❤
Jan V?vra — Google review
Teyuna Tours were absolutely perfect! Jeison our guide, Fabian our translator and Alberto the chef were incredible. So attentive, accomodating to our dietary restrictions (gluten free/vegan) and full of knowledge of the history and indigenous communities and really enjoy their job. They made this already incredible experience so memorable. It’s not an easy trek, but extremely doable in 4 days, and the Lost City is pure magic. Don’t even look further when booking a company - these guys have planned it out meticulously.
321gengen — Google review
We were completely blown away by the trip. Not only a fantastic experience, but the guides and interpreters Jura, Juan and luis made it extra special. They were very nice, engaged and informative. They really went the extra mile and it made a huge difference for the whole trip. Our only advice, bring a stash of toilet paper. It was pretty scarce on the trip.
joey bidner — Google review
Okay so to start it off, I hike a lot in Canada, and found this hike challenging so come prepared!!! The hike is a wet one (humidity) (I brought cotton and it was soaked every day and never fully dried), also chunklas are a must for the camps. The hike was wonderful and beautiful at every turn, I would recommend getting acclimatized to be heat if your from a cold climate cause this baddie was 🥵. Bring bug spray (strong deet) and have some handy in a lil pocket cause the little mosquitos don't play around. Also this trip was one of the best trips of my life I would recommend it anyone who even vaguely enjoys type two fun I'd say it's a must do, everyone was amazing in our group and so happy to help each other:). The best part of the trip though was how wonderful MIGUEL (our guide) was. He was so knowledgeable about everything and was always happy to teach us about the history of the area and the wildlife. He also taught us about the indigenous people in the area currently! With Miguel I never felt scared or unsafe the entire trip thanks to good communication and reassurance that we could do it. Miguel was always willing to make time for us and ontop of that he is a fantastic story teller who took pride and joy in every aspect of his job. Over all this will probably be one of the best experiences of my life. Also there's soo many people doing the hike and they were all hiking at different places so don't worry about being slow and remember to enjoy the nature and the connection you'll make with people along the way. Also I have servers allergies and they were more than happy to accommodate my needs where possible with some notice.
Gabriel Camparmo — Google review
Hiking to Teyuna in the Sierra Nevada was an unforgettable experience. Truly unique. Our guide Micael was super knowledgeable of the area and our translator Nico was super helpful and fun, really made the whole experience so enjoyable. Deivi, our cook was also great and made us nice food for every meal and made sure we didn’t starve! Everything was carefully planned, and it made the hike seamless and enjoyable.
The only downside was the price I would say which is quite high!
Marie-Anne Roche — Google review
I felt like we had the best tour guides of all the tours I saw going up. Truly they were well organized, took good care of us, the food was abundant, and their general attitude was positive towards their customers , the land, the indigenous people, and their staff.
holly lemaire — Google review
First of all i am very happy that i decided to go with Teyuna Tours to the lost city.
From the communication before, the pickup and the whole service everything was organized perfectly.
A few points to highlight:
- A pickup is possible without a surcharge also from other places arround (in my case Minca)
- Luggage can be stored at the office during the hike
- Our guides Luis and Jesus („Buffalo“) were excellent and taking very good care during the hike and made everybody feel safe. Also Luis provided a lot of infos in the evening about the history and the indigenous people of the area and shared a lot of his experiences
- The kitchen team (Yulieris) did their absolute best to serve a good breakfast, lunch and dinner every day.
- Our group had 10 people, the max amount seems to be 15.
What you should know before doing the hike:
- An intermediate level of fitness is recommended if you want to have fun
- Proper hiking or trekking shoes and outdoor/sports clothing are definetely recommend (needs to be fast drying)
- Accomodations are simple bunk beds (but clean and fairly new), pillows and blankets were provided.
- Dietary requirements can be arranged, ideally discuss it in advance so the team can prepare for it.
Overall i can recommend doing the tour to the lost city with Teyuna Tours.
Nicolas — Google review
Wowowow amazing trek!! We had perfect weather and very little other groups out as well. Maybe 60 people at the ruins our day. The food along the way was hit or miss. One night there was a tuna pasta that was almost inedible. But the other meals were passable. The best was the fried whole fish the first night. I would recommend bringing some snacks if you want something healthy. The tiendas sell most chips and junk candy bars. There is always water and Gatorade and beer to buy along the way so you will never need to over carry supplies in your pack. Definitely buy the banana cake on the second to last store on the first day hike. Swimming daily in the river was a life saver!!
kim walker — Google review
I highly recommend booking a Lost City trek through Teyuna tours. From the communication prior to the trek all the way until dropping us at our hostel after the trek, the experience was organized and enjoyable.
I had never done a multi-day trek like this, but I felt well taken care of by our guide Pedro and Interpreter Andres. They provided interesting info and personal stories along the way and took good care of us in the camps. The food and camps were better than I would have expected and had all the essentials to help you rest and recharge for the next day of the trek.
We lucked out and had great weather at the beginning of February with only a little rain. Even a little rain can generate quite a bit of mud on the trail, so be prepared for the worst and look at the packing recommendations Teyuna Tours provides.
The trek itself was difficult but not too challenging. There are lots of ups and downs, so the cumulative elevation change was more than I would have guessed. It’s doable for anyone in good shape, and the guides were good to accommodate people going at different speeds.
The lost city itself was breathtaking. You have several hours in the city that make the long journey very rewarding. Thank you Pedro and Andres for an unforgettable experience!
Luke Cragin — Google review
I had an amazing experience doing this trek! The staff were so friendly and helpful! Despite being in the middle of the jungle we were hosted as kings. They went above and beyond to make this experience as authentic and comfortable as possible! I loved it and would highly recommend it! We had the privilege of being led by Jon who has some incredible stories to tell! Book it now! And do some fitness workout until then!
Phyl Bautzer — Google review
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Cra. 1c #18-23, Comuna 2, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
Playa Grande in Taganga is an energetic ocean cove with calm waters, perfect for snorkeling and boat rides. It's a great alternative to the crowded waterfront beach in Taganga. To avoid crowds, it's best to arrive early in the morning as it gets busier later on. The beach offers clear water and a sandy bottom, with space to leave belongings without needing to rent chairs.
a place for families and friends, bars, meals, water attractions on site. possibility of getting a place with chairs in the shade. This is not a place for those who love peace and quiet, but a few steps from the Grande beach there are wild and peaceful beaches.
RAdoslaw Dąbrowski mail prywatny — Google review
The beach itself is nice (not spectacular, but nice anyway) and has potential. The biggest issue is that there is GARBAGE EVERYWHERE, specially all along the foot paths to go to the “secret beaches” that are 10-20 min away by foot. Another issue is that the entire beach has been occupied by people renting chairs—the problem is that they are seating plastic chairs, not sunbeds, so you won’t be able to lie down and relax—only sit.
Jaime C?rdenas Castro — Google review
"Nice quite and idyllic beach" I read somewhere. Well, not really. The trail from Taganga to the beach is full of garbage and the beach is extremely overcrowded. What a disappointment ☹
Gerard Haak — Google review
Typical tourist trap beach. Pay for a boat ride to a secluded beach, get there and find 20 clapped out overloaded boats taking people there in shifts, beach is covered by hundreds of plastic chairs for rent, people trying to sell you things, they charge you to use the bathroom, stray dogs, they have one garbage can on the beach which nobody uses. Still trying to find a beach here where you aren't harassed or nickel-and-dimed constantly. This place is nothing like the photos.
Cro Magnon — Google review
Playa Grande in Taganga, Colombia, is a hidden beach gem. With its golden sands, clear waters, and serene atmosphere, it's a tranquil escape with a touch of local charm. Accessible by a short hike or boat ride, it's a must-visit for nature lovers. This hidden paradise is waiting for you to discover.
Erio Cirelli — Google review
The beach is very busy and dirty, also all the restaurant practice price fixing ensuring that all the prices are the same offering overpriced drinks and food. We purchased boat tickets from Taganda from which they said includes seating chairs, when we arrived the lady tried to charge 100,000 COP for one chair. We laughed in her face and walked two seconds across to another lady who charged us 6000 COP. The lady that tries to scam us worked at Estadero Pexdorado. I don't recommend the beach, the pictures show what it looked at from my seat on a Thursday afternoon.
Jalal Shabo — Google review
The beach itself is beautiful, but it is dirty, with plastic debris floating, more merchants than visitors, they have filled the beach with chairs and there is no room to lie down. They harass you all the time offering you things to buy and kayak rides. Even in the water they continue to offer you things, they pass by in kayaks trying to sell you rides.
Avoid at all costs.
Eduardo Messuti — Google review
Good beach, crowded, but has coco loco snd jet ski, also can snorkel near by, over all good beach
Mantas Svetlauskas — Google review
Be really careful when walking there, we got robbed by two teenagers with a knife at 10am in the morning… Don’t take belongings with you and rather take a boat to get there. The beach is absolutely not worth it to take the risk.
Mathias AJ — Google review
Love it! The beach is very enjoyable with clear water and sandy bottom. There’s a space to leave our belongings without hiring any plastic chairs. Yes, it’s crowded even on weekdays and the seating area could be too loud, but it’s a great place if you like to stay in the water most of the time. Only around 15-20 mins easy hike from Taganga beach.
Shintya Felicitas — Google review
The worst beach I have ever been. It's a tiny strip of sand with some plastic chairs and people bothering you constantly. It's not like any beach I've been to before and would recommend tourists really not to bother visiting.
Leigh Connelly — Google review
Another good option to visit make sure to take the complete tour river in the morning and beach in the afternoon! You'll thank me later!!
10tro MN — Google review
A very nice beach alternative to the one on the Taganga waterfront. If you dislike crowds, you'll have to get there very early (8 or 9 am) if you want most of the beach to yourself. But the crowds start coming in earnest as the morning progresses, so if you don't want to be in a crowd of people you'll be looking to leave by noon at the latest. In the pictures I provide you'll see Playa Grande when there are masses of people, and when it is early in the morning for comparison.
Check out my blog post on how to get here (see URL in photos), as well as other beaches, in the Taganga area without having to pay for a boat shuttle! It is a nice hike.
Mark Sugalski — Google review
Too many people, too much boats 🚤…don’t waste your time and money. Go to another beach. This one is cheaper go get, only 15000 round trip by boat. You can buy a ticket in Taganga beach.
Y Z — Google review
What a nice place, if you want to leave your rutine behind, at least for a day, this is the best place to be, you can find, hike, sand, beach, beers, dance, nature, great people and a very beatiful place that will make you feel so relax, you wont remember home, i highly recommend this place... It is a must in Sta Marta !
Cabo San Juan del Guia is a stunning cape known for its breathtaking beach. Despite being the busiest part of the park, its remote location deters casual visitors. The area offers amenities such as a restaurant, campsite with hammocks and cabins, and a remarkable lookout point on a rock in the middle of the beach. Spending a night here can be quite an atmospheric experience. While swimming is generally allowed, it's advisable to stay close to the shore due to strong currents.
Cabo San Juan del Guia is a stunning cape known for its breathtaking beach. Despite being the busiest part of the park, its remote location deters casual visitors. The area offers amenities such as a restaurant, campsite with hammocks and cabins, and a remarkable lookout point on a rock in the middle of the beach. Spending a night here can be quite an atmospheric experience. While swimming is generally allowed, it's advisable to stay close to the shore due to strong currents.
Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona is a magnificent natural park in Colombia, featuring a stunning coastline of palm-fringed beaches and lush mountains. The area also boasts pre-Hispanic ruins, adding historical significance to the picturesque environment. Accessible only by foot, horseback or boat due to the steep mountain terrain blocking off the main road, this national park provides an exciting but sometimes challenging experience for visitors.
Amazing experience. I went in a rainfall season so I couldn’t dive into the waters and the path was muddy and savage to cross. And I say that as positive, if you enjoy some randonné yourself, this is the perfect place near Santa Marta. You’ll find yourself with other tourists and a feeling of safety during your walk. Also be prepared to meet Colombia’s mangrove swamps, just be sure to not have cuts on your feet and to clean them properly after your walk. There is also a selection of treetop bungalows and a camping area to stay the night.
Felipe Quiroz — Google review
After a long drive to get there it was worth the wait. Going on the boat to the beach was fun. Once we got there the views were spectacular. If you don't like fish to eat then you very limited. The local sweets and drinks were very good. Had a great time here
Nicky Groom — Google review
Tayrona park was an amazing experience. It has magnificent views throughout the Path and is definitely worth visiting. Just be mindful of s few things. It's very warm and 2h30 walking each way, so go prepared! It is about 100 pesos per person and you can pay an extra to park the car inside the park. Bring cash since many places, including washrooms, reqyire cash.
Andre Lucas Ribeiro — Google review
Gorgeous and a must see!
Did the 5 mile hike to Cabo San Juan to camp in the tents off the beach, and it was absolutely worth it.
Megan Gale — Google review
Great place, amazing nature, stunning beaches. We saw a lot of trash tho maybe because there weren't many trash bins (of course this doesn't mean to throw the trash in the nature). The trekking is not good signaled so be sure to ask other people when not sure for the way.
Magdalena Boneva — Google review
Such an amazing place, if you are in Colombia make your way to see Tayrona. We did the walking through the jungle which is a route of roughly 15 km to and return Cabo San Juan. You might spot monkeys, rare birds and the trip is quite unique, but you need to be able to climb and proceed through mixed terrain.
Buy water before entering. You can take a bus from the park entrance and to the trail start, which spares you 20 minutes walking on concrete. It cost around 10.000 pesos.
Phillip Hansen — Google review
Large natural park with amazing scenery and beaches. Bring cash for entry (more for foreigners), boat trips to the nice beaches, and any food and drinks while you’re there. Get a “tent” so you have shade.
Brad Waller — Google review
Beautiful and well organized park, it is point you should see but…. extremely crowded during Xmas and new year (Columbian holidays). Despite you must be ready for walk elbow to elbow it’s worth to go!
Jarek Sliwa — Google review
June 25 2022
I do not recommend it at this time.
This place, apart from being a beautiful reserve, is currently in very poor condition for access to the beaches and other activities, the rains have turned the access roads into mud, we were all desperate to get out of there as soon as possible, the mud reached us half a leg and many tourists choose to rent horses to be able to move forward and this makes everything even worse,
only 30% of the roads are made of wood, the rest of the access is through very narrow stones, dirt roads, streams, and areas of much vegetation with almost no access, food is expensive, and it is not safe for older adults or infants, there is no assistance in case of emergencies during the walk and you have to buy insurance worth 5000 Colombian pesos and I only saw 2 people supposed to help at the beginning and almost at the end of the trail.
Patricia Gutierrez — Google review
Beautiful place, gorgeous beaches and a must go for hikers, for newcomers please keep and eye on the signs and DO NOT go into the turtle beaches, as people walk they compress the sand and when baby turtles hatch they are unable to reach the surface and die.
Juan Cantor — Google review
Amazing place!!! Lot of hiking trails and lot of wonderful beaches. You can see all sorts of wildlife here! But be careful the weather is most of the time very hot and humid here! (Crocs on the beach are possible)
Richárd Tóth — Google review
Beautiful place, love it. It's been my 3rd time in this park and everything was just perfect. Did a boat trip from Santa Marta to get to the park and on a way back we did a hike. Amazing experience. Highly recommend
Sofia Vovk — Google review
Awesome beaches and wildlife but this National Park is not well maintained and managed: rest area used by vendors to sell stuff, horse feces on the trail, garbage on the trail, vandalized signs, coconut leftovers everywhere on the trail, few trash cans available, paying bathrooms.
To the park management:
- This park is a top spot in Colombia , but it gives a bad image if compared to other top international natural parks.
- Serious waste management is needed
- Vendors should have a delimited activity area
- Only natural elements should be used for construction
- Horseriding should only occur on a dedicated path
- Signs should be repainted
Charles Gadbois — Google review
What a fabulous day trip
We opted to walk the entire route of this park from our hotel
Well worth it
Izzy Kaleem — Google review
Tayrona National Park in Colombia is a breathtaking natural haven, boasting stunning landscapes and pristine beaches. Its beauty lies not only in the crystal-clear waters but also in the rich biodiversity and lush greenery that make it a true paradise for nature enthusiasts. A visit to Tayrona promises a serene escape, allowing you to connect with the raw, untouched beauty of the Colombian coast.
Tomasz C — Google review
7km hike to Cabo San Juan. About 75-80m elevation. Most ups and downs at the start. Bring hiking shoes. Not wet in January. Closed at certain times of year. Took 6am bus from mercado publico and it cost 9000 cop and took 1 hour. Got in for free to tayrona im not sure why.