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Private Tour - Cacao Tour (Cultivations)
Santander is the department with the largest cocoa production in Colombia, producing more than 25% of the country's cocoa. Municipalities such as San Vicente de Chucurí, El Carmen or Rionegro are the main producers. When visiting any of the cocoa farms in this region you will pass through majestic natural scenery, cocoa forests, rivers, streams, or even the great Topocoro reservoir. The owners of the farms to visit will welcome you with a traditional cup of chocolate and then explain the process and cultivation of cocoa from the plant to the finished product.
Private Tour - Bucaramanga Viewpoints (Hiking/Trekking)
The hiking paths of this excursions offer the best viewpoints of Bucaramanga. During the approx. 7 km (4.3 mile) hike which takes about 3 to 4 hours, having several little breaks, you will get different impressions of the outskirts of the city. Starting in Cabecera del Llano you will get to know the residential areas of Bucaramanga and you will pass by the green and beautiful campus of the UNAB, one of the best private universities in Colombia. You will walk through steep paths of the tropical rainforest and through other residential sectors located behind the forest. As you keep up walking you will notice that anytime you turn around there is an incredible view of Bucaramanga. On the way you will also find different plants and fruits, such as cacao, coffee, banana and mandarins. At the top, about 600 meters above the city, you will arrive at the restaurant La Niebla which one side has an amazing view of the city and on the other side an incredible view over a green valley.
Private Tour - Coffee Tour / Gastronomic Tour (Cultivations)
The combination of these two tours will offer you a relaxing day with ample and interesting information and tasty food. The coffee tour, which takes place before lunch, will allow you to learn all about this plant from its cultivation to the roasted and ground coffee. We will visit a hacienda where we can take a tour of the coffee plantations. After a 1 hour drive back to Bucaramanga we will visit three different restaurants. Due to the high gastronomic diversity in Bucaramanga the three restaurants selected. In each of them you will receive a small typical dish with a drink and you will have the opportunity to talk with other people participating in the tour and learn about the history and secrets of each restaurant. each restaurant.
Private Tour - Páramo de Santurban (Nature)
The experience at the Páramo de Santurbán is designed for nature lovers who like to hike at high altitudes and with a cool climate. The Black Lagoon “Laguna Negra” you will visit is located at almost 4.000 meters (=13.000 feet) above sea level. Having one of the largest fresh water reserves on earth, the Páramo de Santurbán is protected by the local people who admire its amazing ecosystem including the unique “high-altitude” plants Frailejones. After a ride of approx. 2 hours on a well-paved street and one hour on an unpaved road, you will start the hike of about 2 km to the lagoon. The hike is slightly upwards and due to the height and low level of oxygen, it will seem a lot more than 2 km. Arriving at the lagoon you will have the opportunity to take amazing pictures and if you want to keep hiking, you will be able to walk around the lagoon for another hour.
Private Tour - Guadalupe Las Gachas (Nature)
The natural wells “Las Gachas” in Guadalupe are a unique natural phenomenon. The reddish color of the rocks makes it a beautiful setting and a perfect place to take awesome pictures. The part of the river that passes above and beneath the swimming holes is almost 1 km long and you will get to know all parts of the “red river”. The tour begins with a 20 minute walk through the pastures of Guadalupe. You will arrive at the top of the Gachas, being this a rustic natural site where wells have been formed over time by the erosion of water on the rock. Las Gachas ends with a 15 meters high waterfall hidden in the dense forest. Right next to it there is a small farm where a Colombian couple lives and grows a variety of fruits on their land.
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.
Private Tour - Citrus/Pineapple Tour (Cultivations)
The fields near the city of Bucaramanga are fertile and productive, recognized for producing the best citrus fruits in Colombia. Oranges, tangerines, pineapples, passion fruit, lemons, are some of the nationally and internationally recognized for their flavor, color and texture. Upon arrival at the farm, visitors will be able to taste some of these products as well as learn about the process of cultivation, production and marketing from the farmers who will host the visitors.