Socorro is a city in the Santander department of Colombia, located about an hour south of San Gil. It’s famous for playing an integral role in the Colombian independence movement.
Valle de San José is a great place to stop if you’re heading between San Gil and the Cascadas de Juan Curí.
The Cascadas de Juan Curí are a series of waterfalls about 30 minutes south of San Gil.
Chicamocha National Park (Parque Nacional del Chicamocha), also known as Panachi, is a theme park centered around the spectacular Chicamocha Canyon in the Santander department of Colombia.
The city of Bucaramanga was founded on December 22, 1622, in what is now Parque García Rovira. While the city has since spread eastward, this plaza contains some of the city’s most important government and historic buildings.
Parque del Agua is a park run by AMB, the public water company of Bucaramanga. It features channels of water surrounded by beautiful gardens.
Parque San Pío is a beautiful park on the eastern side of Bucaramanga. It sits in the more upscale part of the city, near several restaurants, hotels, and shops.