Marcus and Mayra

Bucaramanga

Have you always wanted to visit South America? Did life get in the way of that Machu Pichu trip you always see on the TV? Now is the perfect time! Join us for our wedding in Colombia and add a little South America trip on the way back to Aussie Land!

Less than an hour by plane from Bogota (Colombia’s capital city), you will find Bucaramanga, Santander.

Dubbed 'The City of Parks,' Santander's capital has some lush green spaces and is the perfect spot to soak up the atmosphere and recharge your batteries.

Bucaramanga is a very chilled city.

There is a National Park “Parque Nacional del Chicamocha” located less than an hour drive from Bucaramanga’s CBD which includes an aqua park and a cable car that crosses a canyon.

There are plenty of activities to do in the park. However, if you want a little bit more of adventure you can visit San Gil – a small town close to Bucaramanga famous for adventure activities including white water rafting, horse riding, paragliding and bungy jumping

Parque Nacional del Chicamocha: Also known as Panachi, is a Colombian national level natural park along the Chicamocha Canyon. Located 50 km from the CBD, this place offers an spectacular landscape and a variety of outdoor activities.

Cerró del Santísimo: A beautiful statue of our Lord Jesus Christ up in the mountains above Bucaramanga. Half-day activity.

Parque del Agua: Sloth lovers, this is for you! A quiet natural park, easy to get to, with beautiful lights everywhere – one of Mayra’s favourite places. The park features lots of different animals roaming wild including sloths and tortoises!

Catedral de la sagrada familia: A stunning Cathedral dating built in 1887. South America in general is very religious and even if you are not, I’m sure you will enjoy the detail and architecture of this Cathedral.

Puente del Bicentenario: Is a beautiful bridge that provides a light show every night.

San Gil: Short trip by car from Bucaramanga, you will find this small town that offers lots of outdoor activities such as: kayaking course, paragliding, hike to the Chicamocha Canyon, white water rafting, canyoning, caving, waterfall rappelling, you can also swim in natural pools and visit Barichara.