Visit Santander Department
Bucaramanga
2.2 million
2.2 million
The Santander Department of Colombia is located in the northeastern region of the country, bounded to the north by Norte de Santander and Boyaca, to the east by Arauca, to the South by Caldas and Huila, and to the West by Antioquia. It is known for its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage.
Santander offers a variety of tourist attractions such as Guenes Nature Reserve, which allows visitors to explore its caves, waterfalls and diverse flora and fauna. Another popular destination is San Gil's Gorge National Park with its majestic landscapes, riverside beaches and excellent camping spots.
The department is also home to important historical sites such as Socorro's Casa Terracota Museum where visitors can learn about pre-Columbian artifacts found in the area or appreciate colonial architecture at Bucaramanga Cathedral. An interesting fact about Santander is that it was named after Francisco de Paula Santander who fought alongside General Simon Bolivar during Colombia's independence movement.
Santander offers a variety of tourist attractions such as Guenes Nature Reserve, which allows visitors to explore its caves, waterfalls and diverse flora and fauna. Another popular destination is San Gil's Gorge National Park with its majestic landscapes, riverside beaches and excellent camping spots.
The department is also home to important historical sites such as Socorro's Casa Terracota Museum where visitors can learn about pre-Columbian artifacts found in the area or appreciate colonial architecture at Bucaramanga Cathedral. An interesting fact about Santander is that it was named after Francisco de Paula Santander who fought alongside General Simon Bolivar during Colombia's independence movement.
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Cities in Santander Department
La Paz, Oiba, San Vicente de Chucurí, Pinchote, Puerto Parra, El Carmen de Chucurí, Piedecuesta, Tona, Galán, Albania, Vetas, Rionegro, Valle de San José, Betulia, Aratoca, Chima, Girón, Barichara, Coromoro, Cepitá, Aguada, Gambita, Zapatoca, Palmar, Suratá, Macaravita, Bolívar, San Joaquín, Lebrija, Matanza, Vélez, Bucaramanga, El Playón, Ocamonte, Florián, Cimitarra, Contratación, Palmas del Socorro, Puerto Wilches, Hato, Páramo, Guaca, Concepción, El Peñón, Santa Bárbara, Málaga, Confines, San Miguel, San Andrés, Guadalupe, Simacota, Mogotes, Güepsa, Landázuri, San José de Miranda, Sabana de Torres, Capitanejo, Cerrito, Curití, Enciso ...