Things to do in Barichara
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Color de Hormiga
Literally named ‘The Color of Ants, ’ Barichara’s best restaurant specializes in dishes made with the region’s famous delicacy. The filet mignon drenched in ant sauce and topped with fried ants is a must. There are also many insect-free dishes, like the scrumptious lamb curry and steak with blue cheese. Don’t forget to sample the extensive wine and dessert list. The lovely thatched-roof, open-air restaurant faces a lush garden and fishponds.
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Colorde Hormiga
Literally named ‘The Color of Ants, ’ Barichara’s best restaurant specializes in dishes made with the region’s famous delicacy. The filet mignon drenched in ant sauce and topped with fried ants is a must. There are also many insect-free dishes, like the scrumptious lamb curry and steak with blue cheese. Don’t forget to sample the extensive wine and dessert list. The lovely thatched-roof, open-air restaurant faces a lush garden and fishponds.
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Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción
The 18th-century sandstone Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción is the most elaborate structure in town, looking somewhat too big for the town’s needs. Its golden stonework (which turns deep orange at sunset) contrasts with the whitewashed houses surrounding it. The building has a clerestory (a second row of windows high up in the nave), which is unusual for a Spanish colonial church.
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Casa de Aquileo Parra
The Casa de Aquileo Parra is a small, humble home of Alquileo Parrera, who served as Colombia’s 11th president (1876–78). There’s a small museum but most of the building is now a cooperative for elderly weavers where you can watch them at work. The woman who runs the co-op can give you a tour, though there is little to see.
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Restaurante La Braza
Low-priced Colombian lunches and dinners are served under a thatched roof in this large, open-air restaurant. It specializes in cabro con pepitoria (goat meat with blood and organs).
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Casa de Cultura
This colonial house laid out around a fine patio and situated on the main square, features a mishmash collection of fossils, Guane pottery, paintings, typewriters, tools and other tchotchkes.
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Capilla de Jesús Resucitado
This cemetery chapel unfortunately lost a part of its bell tower when it was damaged by lightning. Do visit the cemetery next to the chapel, noted for interesting tombs elaborated in stone.
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Plenilunio Café
This Italian restaurant serves dishes such as crepes and chicken. It’s set in a cozy room with just four tables where you can hang out long after you’ve eaten, enjoying a game of chess.
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Algarabia
Set amid a beautiful open-air courtyard garden, this new restaurant is run by friendly Spaniard Francisco and his Colombian wife Sofia. The house specialties include paella and seafood.
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Iglesia de Santa Bárbara
The Iglesia de Santa Bárbara atop a hill at the north end of town has been carefully reconstructed in the 1990s (only the facade survived).
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Añil – Tienda de Artes Plásticas
Añil – Tienda de Artes Plásticas is a delightful gallery that sells paintings, sculptures and hand-painted T-shirts by local artists.
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Arequipes Gloria
Arequipes Gloria is for sweet tooths. It sells Colombia’s famous caramel-like dessert, arequipe.
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Restaurante La Casona
This friendly family restaurant serves cheap set meals and typical regional dishes such as grilled meats.
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Gordelia Tabacos
At Gordelia Tabacos you can buy hand-rolled cigars and watch them being made on-site.
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Capilla de San Antonio
Capilla de San Antonio is the youngest of the town’s churches, dating from 1831.
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