Towns of Santander Colombia most beautiful to visit

Florián is a small town located south of the department of Santander within the province of Vélez. The greatest attractions of Florián are in its surroundings, so among the plans, you can make is to visit the Windows of Tisquizoque , Charco Azul, the village of Puente Piedra and finally the Olympic Village.

This town is considered the tourist capital of Santander because in high season its hotel capacity cannot cope. In addition to the historic beauty of the town, San Gil is also attractive to tourist sites such as the El Gallineral Natural Park, the Pozo Azul Spa (where you can practice canoeing on the Fonce River), and the Chicamocha Canyon, a natural setting to contemplate majestic panoramic views. and it is also considered one of the department's greatest attractions.

El Socorro was a key town for the independence of Colombia, being the epicenter of the Revolution of the Communards, in its streets, you can find different buildings that remember these events. This town has the third-highest Cathedral in the country and the highest in carved stone, it is also very striking for its gastronomy.

Barichara is a heritage town in Colombia with cobbled streets and Andalusian-style houses, which makes it “the most beautiful town in Colombia”. The plan in Barichara is to walk its streets, take good photos and taste its gastronomy the big-culona ant since it is one of the towns in Santander where they hibernate. Also in the afternoon visit Guane, a village that is 9 kilometers from Barichara, there are famous places such as the church, museums and do not forget to try the chicha.

This town is located 20 km from San Gil, it is ideal for lovers of extreme sports and nature. Among its attractions, you should visit the Juan Curí Waterfalls (they are waterfalls of more than 80 meters), the Virgen de la Salud, and La Cueva del Indio whose entrance resembles a monumental acoustic shell.

It is a town that preserves the architecture of a Spanish city and was in its time one of the most important municipalities in Colombia due to the Río de Oro and the Tobacco. This town is located within the urban area of Bucaramanga.

Zapatoca is another town that preserves colonial architectural jewels such as houses and churches. Also in the surroundings, you will find mountains with caves, waterfalls, or lagoons, among them is La Cueva del Nitro, Los Guanes Viewpoint, La Lajita Waterfall, La Unión Waterfalls, or the Pozo del Ahogado among other natural wonders.

Gambita is a town also called "Land of Flowers" since it has an incredible natural diversity ideal for carrying out extreme sports. It is also a town with waterfalls, rivers, and caves very close, such as the Cueva del Choco or the Manto de la Virgen waterfall, which is a succession of waterfalls at a height of almost 500 meters.

It is a town with more than 300 years that is characterized by being a religious center for Catholics and also by its unique natural attractions such as El Pozo de la Gloria, La Cascada de la Llanera, La Cascada de la Chorrera, the caves of El Berraco and especially Las Gachas ravine, famous for its huge natural craters located along the river.

Charala is called the Cradle of American Liberty for its contributions to the revolution of the Comuneros and the Battle of the Pienta River. This town has a huge main square in the center where you can appreciate the greatness of a Saman tree, which is the national symbol of the municipality. Among the tourist places that you should visit is Laguna Cachalu where you can do mountaineering, hiking, and camping.