Tours & Activities in Barichara

Immerse yourself in the unique beauty of the "Chicamocha Canyon, the second largest worldwide. Enjoy the stunning sounds and the incredible view that nature has for you, its endemic birds singing and revoking as you walk along the royal road to Jordan, built by Guane Indians over 500 years ago and their howler monkeys who feel alive in the distance while keeping the Canyon awake. Upon reaching the Chicamocha River, you can relax in "Shangri-La", the walkers' refuge with its natural pool, restaurant, cabins and dozens of brightly colored hammocks that call you to rest. Then, upon reaching the smallest town in Colombia, Jordan Santander; With less than 60 inhabitants, you will see Colombia's first toll while letting the locals themselves tell you the story of Jordan.

Hiking from Barichara to Guane is one of the must-do hikes during your stay in Santander, Colombia. And the only way to make this an even more fantastic experience is to finish up with a wonderful 3-hour gastronomical tour through Barichara!

Barichara is known throughout Colombia, as simply the most beautiful town you can find anywhere. It is one of 3 heritage-listed colonial municipalities a must!

You will visit the Mirador (look-out), with a wonderful view of the Suarez River and Suarez Canyon far below. In addition to this, you’ll visit the Archaeological and Paleontological Museum, created by Father Isaias Diaz Ardila in 1970. Here you’ll uncover a collection of more than 10,000 fossils millions of years old, a 700-year-old mummy that was discovered in one of the many Chicamocha Canyon caves, along with ceramics, necklaces, and other objects made by the Guane Indians.

It's about having fun while you exercise and connect with yourself. There are more than 5 kilometers of ascent to the town of Los Santos, ancient habitat of the Guane Indians. This charming place still preserves many of the caves with cave paintings of the natives. Just be sure to photograph the gigantic Chicamocha canyon, the second longest in the world as you ascend. This captivating stone road is part of the network of royal roads, rebuilt by the German Geo Von Lengerke after the time of the colony in Colombia. You will practically and literally be walking through the first avenues of Colombia, which helped the development of the economy in those times. Come and let the guide hired for the day tell you the story of Jordan, the smallest town in Colombia, where you can also find the country's first toll. This walk will measure you a bit physically and mentally.

This excursion to the mountain range of the Uchata is a great experience. Tourists can connect with nature in a unique way, they could see animals like the Jaguar and the Eyeglasses bear. You can also appreciate the beauty of the Andes, with its large trees that grow for centuries and more than 1450 species of birds. Remember that Colombia is the country with the most bird species in the world.

The Ancestral Walk to Cabrera is unique. Tourists will have the opportunity to learn about the history of the region while hiking the royal road and upon reaching cabrera they can taste some of the typical dishes of the region. Also, during the walk tourists will appreciate the different fossils that are embedded throughout the royal road since this area was sea more than 1.5 billion years ago.

Go with us to or from Bucaramanga and to or from Barichara, Our professional driver will pick you up at the chosen time and will try their best to meet your needs. Book the transfer with us and have a safe and stress-free trip to your chosen destination. Adventure yourself along Colombia’s top sites but leave your transportation in our hands. Book your transfer from or to Bucaramanga and from or to Barichara. We have a team of friendly, knowledgeable, and professional drivers who will pick you up at your chosen meeting point, help you loading the luggage into the car, and drive you safely to your destination. We will be pleased to help you and take you to any of our incredible Colombian destinations. Our transfer service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Don’t worry about anything: our crew is ready to help you and it is our aim to make out of any short trip a great experience for you.