To get the best experience in North Central Colombia you need to book one of our local friendly tour guides. They will be able to show you around, make you feel like a local. Whether you want to see the tourist sites or visit places off the beaten track and discover new experiences, then our Guides4me guide is there to make it happen.
David
David is 27 years old, LGBT friendly and speaks English & Spanish.
He has been in the tourism industry for since 2019. In his free time, David enjoys drawing, playing musical instruments and rollerblading. He is also a bit of a foodie and enjoys tasting excellent food. In his free time he loves to explore and travel, learning about different cultures along the way. For a young, vibrant and friendly guide with experience and a love for food, then David can assure you an unforgettable experience in Colombia.
Total cost for the guide services of David for one day (8 hours) = a booking fee of USD 33 via Paypal, debit / credit cards, bank transfer or Crypto Currency plus USD 50 in cash to David after his services. This makes a total of USD 83.
This excludes transport, entrance fees or any food & beverage costs. Also there may be an additional fee as David needs to travel to this city as he is normally based in Medellin. You will be advised at the time of the booking, if this applies.
David can also arrange transport for you as he now owns a Renault Kwid outsider, model 2022 car. So for an extra charge he can arrange this for you along with any airport pick up or drop off.
“My time with David as a guide was incredible in Colombia. David was knowledgeable and creative in the service he provides. He always went above and beyond during our time together, and had a number of options for how we could spend our time. Additionally, David was very accessible if I had questions before and after our time together. I would highly recommend David for your next trip.”” – Melvin, USA.
“David was friendly and professional. From the first moment we made contact he treated me like a friend, helped me with accommodation and transport. So I was already impressed even before I arrived in Colombia. I felt totally safe with him. I would definitely recommend him for anyone coming to Colombia. ” – Paul, USA.
Bucaramanga is the capital of the Santander region, in north central Colombia. It is known for its many parks, including Parque del Agua, with waterfalls, and the palm lined Parque García Rovira.
Bucaramanga has many other places of interest for tourists. For example, its towering Catedral de la Sagrada Familia and the centuriy’s old chapel called the Capilla de los Dolores. This is a prime example of the cultural heritage of Columbia.
Bucaramanga has one of Colombia’s vibrant nightlife scenes, rivaling larger cities like Bogotá and Medellín.
Giron
Girón belongs to the Tourist Network of Colombian Heritage Towns. It is located 5 miles south of Bucaramanga. The “white city” belongs on this list because of its perfectly preserved colonial zone. Here, visitors take a trip back in time as they walk down cobblestone streets and admire 16th –18th century houses.
Páramo de Santurbán
Páramo de Santurbán is designed for nature lovers who like to hike at high altitudes. Laguna Negra (the black lagoon) is located at almost 4000 metres above sea level. It has one of the largest fresh water reserves on earth.
Mesa de los Santos
The town of Los Santos is 62 kilometres south of Bucaramanga. Here you can appreciate a view of the canyon. Mesa de los Santos is at 1700 metres above sea level. You can find coffee plantations and birds such as azulejo palmero.
Also, there is a cable car that connects different places in the Chicamocha National Park. In addition to all these cultural activities, you can visit many typical Santander villages of the region.
This place retains its natural beauty that allows tourists to relax and be in touch with nature. Or if you prefer you can experience paragliding and abseiling.
Whatever you choose to do in Bucaramanga, it will be a unique and memorable experience of a lifetime, with a Guides4me guide, who will look after you and by the end of the trip you’ve made a best friend.
A map of local hotels with discounts up to 60%
The Cheapest Flights to Bucaramanga (BGA), per month
