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Valle de San José

Dive into Valle de San José, where emerald hills cradle charming streets and every corner burst with vibrant culture! Delight in warm smiles from locals, savor delicious arepas, and let the sound of live music sweep you off your feet. With stunning waterfalls and thrilling zip lines calling your name, this Colombian gem is pure adventure wrapped in beauty!

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Outdoor4.6/5

Valle de San José Central Park

Culture4.7/5

Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Inmaculada - Valle de San José

Culture4.4/5

Capilla de San Roque

Landmark5/5

Balneario El Arenal

Landmark4.5/5

Balneario Monas

Outdoor4.1/5

Fonce River Pier

Nestled along the Fonce River, the pier offers breathtaking views and a serene atmosphere, making it an iconic spot for relaxation and adventure in San Gil, Santander, perfect for capturing unforgettable moments.

Landmark4.4/5

Puente Principal Valle de San Jose

Landmark4.7/5

Casa de la Cultura Salomón Hernández

Landmark5/5

Trapiche La Esperanza

Landmark

Finca el cajon

Landmark5/5

Finca los medios

Landmark3.7/5

Pozo Azul Balneario

Eat$$$4.2/5

Doña Eustaquia

Cafe4.7/5

Penelope Pizzería & Steakhouse San Gil

Eat4.5/5

El meson del arriero

Eat

BELLA ITALIA Ristorante Trattoria Familiare

Eat4.9/5

Don Humbe Café

Stays

Stay4.8/5

Hotel Sierra de la cruz

Stay4.75/5

Estadía Hotel Ecohotel El Ocaso

Stay4.75/5

Hotel Torre San Jose

Stay4.7/5

Traveler Hostel

Nestled in the heart of San Gil, Traveler Hostel offers vibrant communal spaces and breathtaking views, making it the perfect base for adventurers eager to explore Colombia's outdoor wonders and rich culture.

Stay4.6/5

Hotel Verano Resort

Stay4.5/5

Hotel Central Doña Graciela

Stay4.5/5

Hotel El Paraiso del Valle

Stay4.45/5

Mansión Barichara Boutique Hotel

Stay4.45/5

Hotel San Gil Campestre

Nestled in Pinchote, Santander, Hotel San Gil Campestre offers a serene escape with stunning mountain views, lush gardens, and authentic Colombian hospitality, making it a perfect base for adventure seekers exploring the breathtaking landscapes of San Gil.

Stay4.45/5

HOTEL CAMPESTRE LA TRINIDAD

Nestled in the lush mountains of Santander, HOTEL CAMPESTRE LA TRINIDAD offers a serene escape with stunning views, vibrant nature, and a unique blend of traditional hospitality that captures the essence of Colombian charm.

Stay4.4/5

Trip Monkey Del Río

Stay4.3/5

Cielo Abierto Glamping

Stay3.75/5

Hotel Campestre La Ribera del Fonce

Stay3.7/5

Hotel Campestre Cacique Yarigui

Stay4.3/5

Hotel Posada Campestre San Gil

Stay4.5/5

Hotel Hacienda Santa Barbara

Stay4.4/5

Hotel San cayetano

Stay4.2/5

La Quinta del Muelle

Stay

Finca Los Arrayanes

Things To Do
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5/5

6 h

Juan Curi Waterfall and Adventure Park Day Tour

If you are already visiting Santander, you cannot leave without visiting its majestic 120-meter high waterfall and exploring the Juan Curi Natural and Ecological Park. This place stands out for its work of preservation, conservation and reforestation of the watershed of the creek. With its tourism focused on environmental care, they want all visitors to be aware of the importance of protecting this natural treasure while having fun. Total immersion in nature at Juan Curi Park and waterfalls Enjoy the best combination of nature and adventure Meet the friendly and helpful local guides and park staff Learn about nature preservation and the work that goes on here

$121.00

5/5

552 h

23 Day Ultimate Colombia Experience

This is a complete 3-week tour of Colombia, that will fill you with wonderful memories that will last you a lifetime! You’ll voyage back in time to discover the culture of Bogotá, the magnificent Andes, and the most beautiful town in Colombia; Barichara. You’ll stay in an ecolodge within the Amazon jungle, where you’ll explore during the day and in the pitch darkness of the night; venturing out by boat and on foot. Furthermore, you’ll discover the untouched beauty of the Pacific Coast; with whale watching, waterfalls, and thermal pools. You’ll uncover the simplicity of wonderful mountain ranges, colorful buildings, fantastic architecture, and coffee in the heart of the Colombian Coffee Zone! Cartagena will be waiting to show you the beauty of this ancient city, along with a day on a Tropical Island and the unbelievable experience of a mud bath in a Volcano!

$9,502.84

4/5

168 h

7 Days Bogotá, Villa De Leyva And Barichara

Starting in Bogotá, you’ll explore the oldest neighborhood; La Candelaria. Followed by receiving some amazing views of the capital city from the great height of Monserrate. Next, you’ll explore the Salt Mine Cathedral of Zipaquira, and walk through the labyrinth of chambers 600ft below ground. Continue your day with a stop in the artisan town of Raquira. And finish staying the night in the 400-year-old colonial town of Villa de Leyva, with its cobblestone streets and amazing architecture. You’ll voyage into Santander, where you’ll find the most beautiful town in Colombia; Barichara. You’ll enjoy 2 nights in this wonderful location, as well as exploring the Juan Curí waterfalls, surrounded by natural beauty. Next, it’s onto the heritage town Giron, for a cable car ride to the Santisimo Ecoparque. Enjoy the spectacular views from a viewing platform above a 121 ft. giant statue of Christ. To finish you’ll also enjoy the beautiful water and light show and simply sensational sunset.

$2,482.37

4/5

Private Tour - Juan Curí Waterfalls (Nature)

The Juan Curí waterfalls are with a total height of 250 meters one of the highest waterfalls in Colombia. In order to get to the waterfalls, you have to take a 25-minute hike from the parking lot. As the air gets more humid you will see how the landscape changes into a dense tropical rainforest. Arriving at the waterfall you will have the opportunity to jump into a swimming spot right beneath a 50-meter high part of the waterfall. If you like adventure, you can also climb down the ladders and ropes that are set up at the lower parts of the waterfalls. An optional activity for 70,000 COP (prices can vary) is climbing down the 50-meter part of the waterfall on a secured rope following the instructions of a professional rappelling guide. On the way back to Bucaramanga there are also other optional activities that can be done such as caving (30,000 COP), rafting (45,000 COP), bungee jumping 70 meters (70,000 COP), zip lining (30,000 COP), etc. (prices can change slightly within the year).

$125.00

5/5

6 h

Rafting in Chicamocha Canyon

Experience the adrenaline of Rafting in Chicamocha Canyon, an epic descent down class IV - IV+ rapids surrounded by breathtaking scenery. With qualified guides, certified equipment and all the necessary security, this experience is ideal for experienced or inexperienced adventurers.

$104.99

5/5

Camino Real from Barichara to Guane Day Tour

Crossing from the charming small town of Barichara to the even smaller and magical town of Guane is one of those activities you must do when in Santander. You will adventure through a path that has a perfect combination of cobblestoned trails, nature, amazing landscapes, warm and friendly people all along the way. And though the day will be a bit hot, we guarantee you it will all be worth it as there will not be a minute of boredom during this walk. Join us and live it on your own! The Camino Real from Barichara to Guane is a path of 5,5 km and walking it can take from 2 to 3 hours. The hike has a low-medium level of difficulty and most of the route is on a wide cobblestone path so no one can miss this experience. This path was declared a national monument in 1977 and restored in 1988. It is a faithful reflection of the work of the Guane Indians who inhabited the area, since it was built with stone, so representative of this region.

$64.00

5/5

Quad Bike in Curiti and Natural Pool Tour

Are you looking for something out of the ordinary? Do you enjoy nature, small towns and fun activities like swimming or riding quad bikes? Allow yourself to visit a unique place that is still not much known for foreigners: Curití and Pescaderito. Join us in this Quad Bike Tour in Curiti and Pescaderito Natural Pool and spend an adventurous day with a wild quad bike ride around nice landscapes, beautiful colonial little houses and amazing natural pools. There is no better way to enjoy Santander to its fullest. Enjoy swimming and taking a refreshing bath at Pescaderito Pool Enjoy the best combination of nature and culture with the small town of Curiti 1 hour of a refreshing and exciting ride  Adventure to visit a local natural jewel Have fun with the friendly local guide and staff

$117.00

5/5

Private Tour - San Gil Extreme Sports (Adventure)

San Gil is the adventure capital of Santander. You can do river rafting, paragliding, zip lining, bungee jumping, canyoneering, caving, mountain-biking, etc. River rafting can be done on different rivers: the Fonce River which is up to class III rafting (medium), and the Suarez River which is up to class V rafting (extreme). The paragliding sites are Curití and the Chicamocha Canyon. The zip lines and the bungee-jumping platform are located in San Gil. Canyoning is climbing down a 50- meter part of the Juan Curí Waterfalls on a secured rope and for the caving activity you have a professional guide and hike through the Indian Cave or the Cow Cave for approx. 2 hours. Note: EXTREME SPORTS are NOT included. Any of these you wish to do will be at an additional cost.

$244.00

5/5

Barichara and San Gil Private Day Tour

Explore Santander’s top sites in this Barichara and San Gil Day Tour. Our guide and driver will take you to the touristic capital of Santander: San Gil. Then head to a town which is considered the most beautiful of Colombia: Barichara. Dive into Santander region with this tour across its breathtaking landscapes of lush nature. Discover heritage towns, old colonial paths, cobblestoned streets and tons of “Encanto” all around. A short but comprehensive tour around two of Santander’s jewels. On one hand Barichara preserves in its architecture some of the most authentic features of our colonial past. Not for nothing it is part of the Heritage Towns of Colombia. On the other hand, San Gil is the pioneer of outdoor extreme sports in Colombia. This is the perfect place for adrenaline lovers who enjoy including a good dose of adventure in its itinerary.

$71.00

5/5

8 h

Chicamocha National Park Tour with Cable Car Ride

We know it’s not very common to hear about touristic Colombian experiences for foreigners in which they are taken to theme parks. And you may think there are already too much of them around the globe. But Parque Nacional del Chicamocha is probably one of those destinations that show you truly how amazing and diverse Colombian landscapes are. So, join us and live the experience of Parque Nacional del Chicamocha and see what we mean by that. Parque Nacional del Chicamocha is a theme park dedicated to ecotourism and focused on showcasing culture and traditions of the Colombian department of Santander. Besides, it has many fun attractions for locals and foreigners who want to make the most out of the park. If you like discovering an authentic side of Colombia like this one, let us take you there. One of our friendly and helpful drivers will take you from your lodgings to the park and we will provide you with the tickets so you feel free to visit the places you prefer.

$137.00

5/5

5 h

Paragliding in the grand canyon of chicamocha

-The best flight in the majestic chicamocha canyon - Number one on tripadvisor in this activity. -Our agency has more than 10 years of experience -We offer a highly qualified team with human warmth ready to cooperate. -We work hard to ensure that our visitors find the most exciting and amazing adventures.

$75.00

4.9/5

3 h

Rafting Rio Fonce Class 2/3

Fonse River is a great white water rafting for first-timers, nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, and people who are simply looking for a fun rafting adventure. It is a perfect family trip, great activity to do with children.

$25.00

4.9/5

5 h

BEST White Rafting in Colombia Suarez 4/5

Rio world class, considered one of the best in South America for its rapids, is a river that is approximately 1 hour from San Gil. This activity has 12 km of navigation where the wonderful landscape of the Suarez Canyon will be visualized and is one of the highest doses of adrenaline for those who dare to explore its waters. The starting point of rafting is on the Vázquez bridge via Socorro - Simacota and ends at the junction of the Suarez river and the Fonce river.

$100.00

4.9/5

20 mins

Paragliding Chicamocha

It is a company created in 2009 that meets all the technical and logistical standards to develop the practice of paragliding at the highest level, our philosophy is based on a personalized, agile, efficient and safe service. We have instructors with more than 10 years of experience and they are pilots dedicated to the high performance of free flight and acrobatics. Our purpose is to Generate Happiness, Security and Confidence around the teaching and practice of free flight in paragliding.

$90.00

4.3/5

8 h

Rafting Rio Chicamocha 2/3

The Chicamocha Canyon is the second largest in the world and in it we can observe its majestic river that for lovers of extreme sports the rating on this river turns out to be an experience. It leaves from San Gil at 10:00 a.m. until you reach the rafting starting point of the Chicamocha River (fishing bridge) the descent is made to the municipality of Jordan (changrilla refuge) traveling 15km, in changrilla you will enjoy a typical lunch of the region and a cold beer to pass the heat.

$140.00

Private Tour - Barichara / San Gil / Curiti (Culture)

Visiting Barichara, San Gil and Curiti, you will get to know 3 of the 17 emblematic towns of Santander. While Barichara attracts tourists for its perfectly preserved colonial architecture, San Gil is recognized as the tourist capital of the Department, standing out in extreme sports or better known as adventure tourism. During the tour of Barichara you will enjoy the calmness of its streets and you will understand why people call it the most beautiful town in Colombia. When you see different churches, chapels, sculptures, etc. it is clear why most of the inhabitants of this town are artists. At the edge of Barichara there is an incredible view of the Suarez River Canyon. Curiti, known as the "weavers village" is one of the villages where we will find and learn about the most beautiful products made of fique fiber. In this place stories are woven with natural fibers, living heritage of the Guanes Indians, who were the first to inhabit these lands.

$247.00

Private Tour - El Socorro (Culture)

El Socorro is one of the most important historical towns in Colombia. It is the place where the first step towards the independence of this country took place. In 1781, the leader Manuela Beltrán tore the "Edict", which was a document of utmost importance for the Spanish, turning this act into an important protest against the Spanish empire. This event originated the Revolution of the Comuneros, a very important event in the history of Colombia. Once in Socorro, you will learn about this and other important historical influences of the town during the tour and in the historical museum. Because of its historical importance, Socorro was declared a heritage town. Without a doubt it is a beautiful town to visit and observe its different churches, parks and historical and colonial buildings.

$147.00

4 h

Private Paragliding in Cañon del Chicamocha

If you are wanting to take your Colombian trip to the next level, join us in this fantastic paragliding experience over Santander’s Cañon del Chicamocha (Chicamocha’s Canyon). Challenge yourself on this tour and create exciting memories. Whether you are experienced or a beginner, in your 15 to 20 minutes fly over Santander’s canyon, you could ask for an easy-going mode or an acrobatic mode, it is all up to you. We will make sure you fly free through our Colombian skies. Warning: this is a plan for nature and adventure lovers and for every single person who wants to give it a try. Paragliding over Cañon del Chicamocha is one of the most exciting adventures one could undertake. You will have private transportation back and forth and all the necessary equipment to have an unforgettable flight.

$138.00

3 h

Salsa Night Tour Explore Bogotá's Iconic Salsa Bars

En Tu Salsa: Uncover the heart of Bogotá’s nightlife through the infectious rhythm of salsa. This vibrant tour takes you to three iconic salsa bars, each offering a unique ambiance that tells its own story. Immerse yourself in the pulsating energy of the city as you dance and sway to the lively music. Experience the charm of Bogotá like a local, surrounded by colorful lights and the spirit of celebration. Discover the diverse salsa culture as you move from bar to bar, each providing a different taste of the city's dynamic nightlife.

$180.00

96 h

Nevado del Tolima Expedition

Do regenerative tourism: not only does it avoid negative impacts, but it generates positive impacts with concrete actions every time we visit the territories Ensure technical safety following international UIAA and UIAGM standards and protocols, with certified and verified high-mountain equipment, which ensures quality and trust on every expedition Offer small or private groups, guaranteeing personalized attention and an authentic, close, and safe experience It is part of the communities it visits, which allows for a genuine cultural immersion and the opportunity to truly connect with the territory and its people. They are contributors to the construction of peace through tourism More than an expedition, it is living an experience with purpose, where we unite the mountain, sport, and communities to leave a positive mark on every visit