We will look for you at your accommodation located within the metropolitan area of San Gil to start our exciting day. Our professional guide will welcome you and give you a brief overview of the day`s itinerary.
At around 9 AM we will begin our journey towards Barichara, a town with arich history and charming colonial architecture. Tailor-made As we travel, our guide will share fascinating details about the region and its surroundings.
Barichara was declaredNational Monument of Colombia in 1978, thanks to its outstanding colonial architecture and its historical importance as one of the most representative of the colonial era in the country. Upon arrival we will immerse ourselves in its charm. We visited the imposing church of Santa Bárbara, built in the 18th century, and the Barichara viewpoint, from where you can admire the impressive views of the Chicamocha Canyon /b>and the surrounding fields.
You will have time to take the best panoramic views of the Chicamocha Canyon, marvel at its immensity and enjoy this privileged observation point.
Around noon we will head towards Guane, the town oldest in Santander. Founded in the 16th century by the Guane indigenous community that inhabited the region before the arrival of the Spanish, Guane preserves archaeological vestiges that testify to its antiquity and historical importance .
We explore the cobblestone streets of the town, we will learn about its culture and we will delve into its rich history by visiting the Archaeological and Paleontological Museum, which houses a unique collection of fossils and pre-Columbian artifacts.
We enjoyed a delicious lunch at a traditional Guane restaurant, where we taste typical dishes of the region, such as the pepitoria santandereana or the mute santandereano, while our guide shares stories and anecdotes about the local cuisine and culture.
After lunch, we will delight in atasting of Sabajón, a typical drink of the region made from aguardiente, milk, eggs and sugar. While we enjoy this delicacy, Our guide reveals secrets about its origin and tradition in the region.
With a heart full of experiences and memories, we said goodbye to Barichara and Guane to head back to San Gil around 5PM.