Department of Santander - Colombia

Capital: Bucaramanga
Altitude: 960 meters over the sea level (Bucaramanga)
Distance from Bogotá: 373 Km.

The capital of this district is Bucaramanga.  The district is located to the northeast  part of the country.  It presents nice locations, cultural events and natural attractions like caverns.

The wonderful landscapes are covered by white sand and they are ideal spaces for tourism.

Bucaramanga

This city is also known as “The Beautiful City”.  It counts with museums and other tourist places like The Chapel of Los Dolores and The House of The Culture.

Tourist places

The Museum of Natural History, The House of  Custodio García Rovira, The Museum of The Beautiful Arts, The Chapel of The Corregidor, The Church of The Confines.

Tourist attractions

Parque Nacional del Chicamocha

It comprehends a moutainous zone which is crossed by the rivers Fonce and Suárez.  This is one of the most representative places of the country because of its beautiful lands and the possibility to practice several activities like climbing, walking, camping, etc.