Things to do in Bucaramanga
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Colombia Paragliding
Bucaramanga’s most popular sport is paragliding. The hub for this high-flying activity is atop the Ruitoque mesa. Colombia Paragliding offers 15-minute tandem rides for COP$50,000, or go all-out and become an internationally licensed paragliding pilot; 10-day courses begin at COP$1,000,000. Owner/instructor Richi speaks English and also runs the KGB and the Nest hostels.
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Museo Casa de Bolívar
The Museo Casa de Bolívar is housed in a colonial mansion where Bolívar stayed for two months in 1828. The museum displays various historic and archeological exhibits, including weapons, documents, paintings, and mummies and artifacts of the Guane people who inhabited the region before the Spaniards arrived.
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Catedral de la Sagrada Familia
Of the city churches, the Catedral de la Sagrada Familia, facing Parque Santander, is the most substantial piece of religious architecture. Constructed over nearly a century (1770–1865), it’s a massive, eclectic edifice with fine stained-glass windows and a ceramic cupola brought from Mexico.
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Jardín Botánico Eloy Valenzuela
The verdant Jardín Botánico Eloy Valenzuela has 7.5 hectares of gardens, a small pond and a Japanese tea garden. The gardens are on the banks of the Río Frío on the old road to Floridablanca, in the suburb of Bucarica. To get there, take the Bucarica bus from Carrera 15 in the city center.
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Radha Govinda’s
Vegetarians will delight in this Hare Krishna restaurant serving hot, healthy cuisine in a relaxing environment. The on-site store sells incense, clothing, books, CDs and groceries such as granola and yogurt.
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Guru
The lovely patio at this upscale cafe facing Parque La Palmas is a perfect people-watching spot, and the food is great too. Try the scrumptious New York roast beef sandwich or chicken curry.
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Babilonia
Buca’s best bars and clubs are located on the east side of town in the zona rosa (nightlife zone) and Sotomayor and on the road to the airport. Babilonia is a popular venue.
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Capilla de los Dolores
The Capilla de los Dolores, in the Parque García Rovira, is Bucaramanga’s oldest surviving church, erected in stone in 1748–50, but no longer operates as a church.
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Mi Pais
Bucaramanga comes to life when the sun goes down. La vida nocturna, or the nightlife scene, attracts clubbers from around the region. This is a popular venue.
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Moe’s Bar
Fans of The Simpsons will want to check out Moe’s Bar, an over-the-top tribute to Homer, Bart and the rest of the Simpson clan (Ay Caramba!).
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La Ricetta Buffet
Buffets are relatively unknown in Colombia, so take advantage and pig out at this all-you-can-eat experience serving filling, international comfort food.
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Restaurante El Viejo Chiflas
This is an atmospheric restaurant good for lovers of meat. Try the parrillada vieto chiflas, a platter of various meats, designed for two.
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Casa de la Cultura
The Casa de la Cultura is located in a historic building and features a collection of paintings donated by the local artists.
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Cali Son
For salsa dancing, try Cali Son. Most clubs don’t get cranking until 11pm and are open until dawn on weekends.
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Museo de Arte Moderno de Bucaramanga
Museo de Arte Moderno de Bucaramanga houses rotating exhibits of modern paintings and sculptures.
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Restaurante La Carreta
Housed in a historic mansion, La Carreta has a 40-year-old tradition and a good address for a fine dinner.
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Club 80’s
One of Buca’s best clubs. Most clubs don’t get cranking until 11pm and are open until dawn on weekends.
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Forty-Four
Forty-Four is a wacky American-diner-themed bar covered in Hollywood memorabilia.
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Café Con-Verso
Café Con-Verso is a beautiful chill-out lounge with great music and drinks.
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