EXPLORE
BARICHARA
Discover the most beautiful little town in Colombia, declared a national monument in 1978. Stroll along its cobblestone streets and marvel at its colonial architecture, its houses built with rammed earth, clay tile roofs, and colorful doors and windows. Barichara, in the Guane dialect, means "land of rest"—you'll see why! You can find more information about Barichara by visiting the following pages.
https://www.saberespatiamarillos.com
www.redturisticadepueblospatrimonio.com/es/pueblos/barichara
Don't miss out on a Tuk Tuk tour and visiting:
The central park, the Immaculate Conception church, the 3 chapels, the paper workshop,
the arts and crafts workshop, the Aljibe bookstore, the viewpoints and the Salto del Mico.
SAN GIL
Come and discover why San Gil is the extreme sports capital of Colombia!
Fly paragliding over the Chicamocha Canyon, go rafting on the Suarez and Fonce rivers, rappel down the impressive Juan Curí waterfall, bungee jump, explore caves, or enjoy a variety of activities. There's something for everyone in San Gil! Discover all the experiences with Paravolar Colombia; visit them at www.paravolarcolombia.com
Chicamocha National Park
Just 1 hour and 15 minutes from Barichara lies the imposing Chicamocha Canyon, the second largest in the world. Visit Chicamocha National Park (Panachi), the water park, and all its attractions. For more information, visit:
Royal Road of Guane
Built to connect the Magdalena River with the towns in the southern part of the department, many of the old royal roads are still in good condition and offer spectacular walks. The most well-known section is the charming path that connects the town of Barichara with the village of Guane. It is approximately 6 km long and takes about 2 hours to hike. We recommend doing it early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid the high temperatures, using sunscreen, and bringing plenty of water.
Once in Guane, visit its small archaeological museum and viewpoint. You can return on foot, by bus, or by tuk-tuk.
Royal Road of Cabrera
This is a slightly more demanding road that connects the rural area of Barichara with the municipality of Cabrera.
The route is about 8 km long and can take you about 3 hours from the start of the trail.
You must walk back as there is no public transport to return to Barichara.