Top Things to do in Giron
Top 10 Things to do in Giron, Colombia
Discover the best top things to do in Giron, Colombia including Basilica San Juan Bautista, Cathedral of the Holy Family, Parque Interactivo Kusamanes, Ecoparque Cerro del Santisimo, Capilla Nuestra Senora de las Nieves, Acualago, Parque Gallineral de Giron, Universidad Industrial de Santander, Panachi, Parque Caracoli.
Restaurants in Giron
1. Basilica San Juan Bautista
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By lsmkw - San Francisco Peninsula
Very busy with local worshipers on Sunday morning. The service included singing pouring out onto the square. The square/park very well utilized also, filled with people, also offering balloons, snacks and various other small items for sale. The Basilica is the center of old white colonial buildings, also charming to explore.
2. Cathedral of the Holy Family
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 211 reviews
Reviewed By Coellum - Manila, Philippines
I didn't expect the interiors to be so beautiful. Instead of dark walls like in gothic churches, Sagrada Familia is filled with light. Gaudi was inspired by nature. The pillars mimic tree trunks rising to meet the sky.
This is unique and very special architecture. It is sad to think that Gaudi died from a car accident. No one recognized him so he didn't receive immediate attention. An unfortunate ending for a great architect.
3. Parque Interactivo Kusamanes
Overall Ratings
4 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By MauriTurista - Bucaramanga, Colombia
Es un parque bonito para salir de la rutina, pero no te esperes cosas de otro mundo.
Hay cuatrimotos, go-karts, cablevuelo para niños, un laguito con lanchitas, es decir, un simpático lugar para pasar unas horas en familia. El Golfito es lo único que siento sea un fraude porque está totalmente descuidado al punto que es muy difícil poder jugar porque inclusive las pistas están dañadas.
Sin embargo recomiendo conocer este parque.
4. Ecoparque Cerro del Santisimo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 311 reviews
Reviewed By MinneMeet - Oulu, Finland
In Bucaramanga there are not so much to do as tourist but cerro del santisimo is one really cool thing to do. GO AFTER 17 when it's dark!! The lights are amazing!! (Especially because during the Christmas time) Even if we are not normally big fans of statues this place was impressive. They also had super cool water/light shows in every 20 minutes. If you are ever visiting Bucaramanga, do yourself favor and go there! They are open until 8pm. The price is around 20 000/person and if you want to go to top of the statue 5000 extra.
5. Capilla Nuestra Senora de las Nieves
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By Apostillados
It looks like a very nice little church inside.... We did our daily walk about three times, on three different days, and it was closed. It's in front of Las Nieves Park, and a few blocks away from Peralta and the Main Park.
6. Acualago
Overall Ratings
4 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By McCherry C
It's the only place in Bucaramanga with this kind of activity, you'll get to enjoy an adrenalin filled day, but it's really not apt for older people or even younger with back problems.. I find the design a bit flawed in the landings towards the pool.
Otherwise, an awesome day!
7. Parque Gallineral de Giron
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Apostillados
Parque Gallineral was named in honor to the "Gallinero" (Huamuchil) Trees allover the park, by dozens; quite old, very tall and unfortunately infested by ants and Africam Snails; wich are poisonous if touched.
Should not be confused with the other Parque Gallineral in San Gil; which is 30 times bigger.
They are making some maintenance, and new design of the park, trying to save nature as much as possible; but neighboors are complaining because they may charge for entrance, in the near future - not confirmed as of now.
While watching the biking teen agers on the sand of the river, I heard a baamm! ! ! and it was a huge Iguana which fell off from a tree, and was all shocked, dizzy and could hardly breath and move.
Since chasing, hunting or harming the animals here in Colombia is a federal offense, you can find Iguanas and "Chulos" (Vultures / Buzzards), everywhere... adn are not affraid of humans, since they know they will not be disturbed at all.
8. Universidad Industrial de Santander
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By Jacob C
I arrived in Bucaramanga on december 1st and the next day visited the industrial university of Santander also known as la UIS or la Universidad Industrial de Santander. The campus is beautiful and the faculty polite and accessible. I asked if there was a need for English professors and they had me come back and take the exam at the school of languages 48 hours later. Hopefully I can get a work visa and start in February. Regardless I would recommend a visit for travelers with subs time in Santander Colombia
9. Panachi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 367 reviews
Reviewed By InsoucianceAbroad1 - Washington D.C.
Located only a short distance from Bucaramanga the park is not only accessible but is accessible once there. The gondola/cable car ride is highly recommended, as well as visiting the momument to Stanander history.
10. Parque Caracoli
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By 50Shadez
Parque caracoli and Cacique are the best two malls in Bucaramanga. In my opinion, I like more parque caracoli because it offers better restaurants and stores. Caracoli is smaller than Cacique but I found the atmosphere to be warmer and friendlier.
The top floor is an amazing open space with a magnificent view of canaveral, a huge screen TV, vegetation, good restaurants, bars and a multiplex theater.
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