Bucaramanga: Historic City Tour to Zapatoca, leaving from Bucaramanga!

By cartagena toures y excursiones

Free cancellation available

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Language options: Spanish

Starting time: 6:00 AM

Price details

AU$143.18 x 1 AdultAU$143.18

Total

Until Fri, 21 Aug

Transport in a special tourist vehicle.
Breakfast and lunch are included.
Tour of the historic area: main park, centuries-old churches, colonial streets, and traditional facades.
Visit the Campo Santo and the tomb of Geo Von Lenguerke, a German merchant and builder of Santander's first cobbled streets.
Visit the Mirador Guane with a panoramic view of 8 municipalities of Santander and the canyon formed by the Chicamocha and Suárez rivers.
Option to enter the El Quijote House-Museum (inspired by the literary work with modern sculptures and stories) or the Pre-Columbian Museum, depending on availability.
Professional Spanish-speaking tour guide from/to Bucaramanga.
Medical assistance during the tour.
Approximate tour duration: 10 hours.
Services not mentioned in the programme.
Lunch isn't included for kids aged 2-3.

Zapatoca, known as the “City of the Silk Climate,” is a must-see destination in Santander. In 2023, it won the “Best Tourism Villages” award from the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), which recognises it as one of the best villages in the world for rural tourism. Just 2 hours from Bucaramanga, the journey to this destination is an experience in itself, as it crosses the imposing canyon of the Suarez River, where you can see pineapple and prickly pear cactus crops and wild goats in the landscape.

In Zapatoca, you'll find sites full of history and nature, such as the Cueva del Nitro, a natural formation used in ancient times by indigenous people as a refuge and which today is the only cave in Colombia with interior lighting. You can also tour the historic Lenguerke Paths, which connect with its urban area adorned with centuries-old churches, colonial architecture, and a quiet atmosphere that preserves the essence of heritage villages. It's definitely a destination that combines culture, history, and unique landscapes to enjoy in every corner.