Beach near Bucaramanga, Colombia

Bucaramanga Travel Guide

Colombia

Bucaramanga is a large inland city in northeastern Colombia, with a population of 1,381,498. It is a major urban centre in the country and a practical base for exploring the surrounding Santander region.

Most visitors arriving by air use Palonegro International Airport (BGA), the airport serving Bucaramanga. This is not a beach destination, as there are no notable beaches within 40 kilometres of the city.

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Local time

1,381,498

Population

5,105 miles away

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Weather in Bucaramanga

Fri

28°

Sat

26°

Sun

27°

Know before you go

Pays in COP

Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 123

Dial code +57

Tipping: Tipping is not always expected in Colombia, but it's appreciated for good service. It's becoming more common, especially in tourist areas.

Best time to visit Bucaramanga

Jan

25°15

Feb

26°22

Mar

26°28

Apr

26°27

May

26°29

Jun

25°27

Jul

26°29

Aug

26°26

Sep

26°27

Oct

26°29

Nov

25°27

Dec

26°24

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Bucaramanga

  1. Parque del Agua

    water park

    1.8 km

  2. Musée historique du Santander

    museum

    0.7 km

  3. Centro Cultural del Oriente

    cultural center

    0.3 km

  4. Museo de Arte Moderno de Bucaramanga

    modern art museum

    0.7 km

  5. Centro Familiar de Adoracion

    christian place of worship

    0.7 km

  6. Iglesia Adventista Central de Bucaramanga

    christian place of worship

    0.8 km

  7. Club Union Bucaramanga

    dance club

    1.3 km

  8. Cinecolombia

    movie theater

    1.5 km

Getting there

Palonegro International Airport · 6.5 km

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