Top Things to do in Santander Department
Top Hotels in Santander Department
- 1. Hampton by Hilton Bucaramanga
- 2. Hotel Dann Carlton de Bucaramanga
- 3. Hotel Boutique Spa Terra Barichara
- 4. Hampton by Hilton Bucaramanga
- 5. Sonesta Hotel Bucaramanga
- 6. Hotel Buena Vista
- 7. Holiday Inn Bucaramanga Cacique, an IHG Hotel
- 8. Hotel Chicamocha
- 9. Cabecera Country Hotel
- 10. Hicasua Hotel Boutique
The 8 Best Things to do for Honeymoon in Santander Department, Santander Department
Discover the best top things to do in Santander Department, Colombia including Parapente Chicamocha, Wolf Tours Colombia, Taller de Ceramica Terracota, Panachi, Capilla de Santa Barbara, Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepcion, Parapente Paravolar Colombia, Ecoparque Cerro del Santisimo.
Restaurants in Santander Department
1. Parapente Chicamocha
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 303 reviews
Parapente Chicamocha, is a company created in 2009, we are focused on the safety and happiness of our customers, we have the largest paragliding pilots group in the region, are athletes dedicated to competition and in constant training, we specialize in the flight over the Chicamocha Canyon and we have a private flight area at 1740 meters above sea level, the highest in the Chicamocha Canyon. All our pilots are certified by the Colombian Air Sports Federation and we have the seal of Colombian Tourist Quality.
2. Wolf Tours Colombia
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 60 reviews
We offer private tours in Bucaramanga and its surrounding. You do not have to know Spanish in order to book a tour with us.
3. Taller de Ceramica Terracota
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 45 reviews
Sebastian will teach you how to make some pieces by hand with the same techniques the indigenes of guane use to make their pottery before (the most primitive way to make pottery), and then you will try how to make some pieces on the wheel.
Reviewed By CarolineLHA
It was our first time doing pottery and it was an great experience. The class was all hands-on (including the use of the pottery wheel) and Sebastian was an excellent teacher - and very talented!
4. Panachi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 436 reviews
Reviewed By lakelover908 - Kendal, United Kingdom
What a fabulous place. It offers many activities. We took the gondola ride across the magnificent canyon which is deeper than the Grand Canyon. A great experience.
5. Capilla de Santa Barbara
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 281 reviews
Reviewed By WorldTvlerParker_CO
I was immediately drawn to this small chapel upon seeing it ‘up the road’. ..and it didn’t disappoint! The floor of the chapel is actually slanted and the pews built to accommodate it. Great photo op from inside looking out.....and the history written on the wall inside...in Spanish.
6. Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepcion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 150 reviews
Reviewed By joya_de_los_sachas - Seattle, United States
check this church out! many people just take photos from the exterior but if you walk inside you’ll notice how well maintained it is! the tile floor and the ceiling are both in great shape. it’s clear that not only the houses but the main church is beloved in barichara. tip: go up to see the capilla de sta. barbara at the high point in town and capture great views of this cathedral’s profile amidst the characteristic tile roofs of the town’s houses.
7. Parapente Paravolar Colombia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 144 reviews
We specialize in the art of flying company. We have certified instructors with over 22 years experience in flight.
Reviewed By Colombia-road-travel - Medellin, Colombia
As a Trip Advisor DESTINATION EXPERT for Colombia it is my pleasure to provide this well balanced and accurate review. I have been traveling to Colombia for the past 30 years and the past 4 years living in Medellin. I have traveled and explored just about every area, every city and even more numerous small pueblos than I can count. I have the time, the resources, the passion and the experience to understand reasonable expectations when it comes to Colombian hotels, hostels, restaurants, bars, activities, things to do and tours. I am pleased to provide this review of Parapente Paravolar. I first visited San Gil in 2010 and since then have been back about 4 times with my latest visit last week. Both my travel partner (a paisa) and I wanted to do something very special and different to kind of celebrate freedom after 6 plus months of quarantine/lock down in Colombia and paragliding fit the need perfectly. Arranged the flight easily with my hotel and it was effortless. It takes about an hour to get to the location from San Gil. Everyone from the driver who picked us up at our hotel to the location, the pre-flight training, the pilot I was assigned to the handlers on the take-off/landing spot were all professional and knew what they were doing. This group is solid. Because of my weight (117kg) I had to wait for the smallest pilot of the gang, hehehe so I got Christian who looks like he is about 12 years old, he was joking with me that this is his first day on the job but in reality he has been flying for 10 plus years and probably has 10,000 flight. Christian is both professional and very competent pilot and it really shows when your 2,400 feet above the valley floor below with the wind gusting around you. The flight itself lasts about 25 minutes give or take as they roam around the air space finding thermals to get more altitude. We purchased photos in the air, the pilot pulls out his selfie stick, for 20 mil, well worth it as the photos are incredible. There were about a dozen people at the site and we all took turns in groups of about 3 or 4. Again everything is well organized, very professional and good pre-flight training is given of just what to expect. Everyone in the group of about a dozen had a great flight and experience. And BTW I was pleased to learn that the pilot does carry an emergency parachute, just in case which I appreciate. Without hesitation I would recommend Parapente Paravolar to anyone wanting to try something completely different. Just do it!
