Why go
- City in Andean Region and Capital of the department of Santander, Colombia.
- Served by Las Cruces Airport (SNT).
History
Bucaramanga is the capital and largest city of the department of Santander, Colombia. Bucaramanga has the fifth-largest economy by GDP in Colombia, has the lowest unemployment rate and is the ninth most populous city in the country, with a population of 613,400. Bucaramanga has over 160 parks scattered throughout the city and has been given the nickname "La Ciudad de Los Parques" and "La Ciudad Bonita de Colombia".
Where to stay
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Cl. 10 #27-28, Bucaramanga, Santander, Colombia · hotelblh.com
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El Prado, Cl. 33 #32-92, Mejoras Públicas, Bucaramanga, Santander, Colombia · hotelrivieraplaza.com
Parque Caracolí, Tv. El Bosque #29 – 145 C.C, Floridablanca, Santander, Colombia · sonestabucaramanga.com
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Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Wings, Restaurant · Alitas con salsas tropicales y picantes Opening hours: Sa, Su 11:00-23:00; Di 18:00-23:00; Mi-Fr 12:00-14:30, 18:00-23:00 · 29-58 Calle 16 · linktr.ee
Burger, Pizza, Chicken, American, Italian, Restaurant · Serving up Cuisines from around the world. Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00 Features: air conditioning… · santamarta.com
Lebanese, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-21:30; Su 11:30-16:00 Features: vegan options · 41-42 Carrera 36,… · linktr.ee
Pizza, Pasta, Italian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 15:00-23:00; Fr-Su 14:00-23:00 · 38-83 Carrera 35, Bucaramanga, 680003 · drivepizza.co
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 12:00-22:00; Th-Sa 12:00-23:00; PH 12:00-21:00 · 34-30 Calle 42, Bucaramanga, 680002 · ilnapolitanobga.com
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-15:00 · 38-35B Carrera 33, 680002 · restaurantemikaela.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: 09:00-21:00 Features: takeaway
Colombian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:00-18:00; Fr 09:00-16:30; Sa off; Su 11:00-15:00 Features: vegan options · 51-49 Carrera 35, Bucaramanga
Argentinian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 12:00-23:00 · 41-72 Carrera 36, Bucaramanga, 680003 · instagram.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: sunrise-sunset Features: delivery, vegan options, air conditioning · 59 Avenida 60 Kr 60, Santa Marta, 006547 · estrellaeats.org
Fast Food, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,We-Sa 12:00-14:30,18:00-23:00; Tu 17:30-23:00; Su 12:00-15:00,18:00-22:00 Features: vegetarian options · 41-62… · instagram.com
Sushi, Peruvian, Tacos, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-15:00 · 34-24 Carrera 35, Bucaramanga, 680006 · tokimapopular.com
Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 17:00-22:00; Sa-Su 12:00-15:00, 17:00-22:00 · 19-29 Carrera 29
Breakfast, Burger, Chicken, Pizza, Sausage, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-24:00 · 25-29 Carrera 19A
Sandwich, Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-23:30 · 35-56 Calle 41, Bucaramanga, 680002
Fish, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-16:00 · 18-32 Calle 21
Fine Dining, Restaurant · Fine Dining restaurant · elejecutivo.com
Restaurant · restaurant · Calle 44, Bucaramanga · panpaya.com.co
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, delivery
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Features: takeaway
American, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Crepe, Ice Cream, Restaurant · Crepe/Ice Cream restaurant
Cake, Italian Pizza, Pancake, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-11:00 · 53-51 Carrera 37
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-19:00 Features: vegan options · 34-21 Calle 56
International, Restaurant · International restaurant · 29-57 Calle 42 · cinnamongourtmet.com
Seafood, Grill, Local, Restaurant · Seafood/Grill restaurant · 27-38 Calle 20
Venezuelan, Restaurant · Venezuelan restaurant · 28-52 Calle 18
Steak House, Fast Food · Steak House fast food · 23-15 Calle 31
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-18:30 · #41-02 Carrera 11
Indian, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options
Barbecue, Regional, Chicken, Steak House, Restaurant · Barbecue/Regional restaurant
Juice, Fast Food · Juice fast food
Pancake, Cafe · Pancake cafe · 29-56 Calle 33
Hot Dog, Fast Food · Hot Dog fast food
Grill, Local, Restaurant · Grill/Local restaurant
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · Carrera 33
Italian Pizza, Pizza, Fast Food · Italian Pizza/Pizza fast food · 29-34 Calle 35
Food Court · food court
Wings, Chicken, Burger, Papitas Fritas, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating · 18-04 Local 3 Carrera 30, BUCARAMANGA, 680006
Burger, Friture, Hot Dog, Mexican, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo, We-Th 10:00-21:30; Tu 10:00-15:00, 17:00-21:30; Fr-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: vegan… · linktr.ee
Pizza, Burger, Colombian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 16:45-22:30 Features: takeaway, delivery · 89-08 Carrera 24, Bucaramanga, 680004 · saborveronabga.com
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · toscanarestaurante.com
Regional, Fried Chicken, Chicken, Pollo, Pollo Frito, Restaurant · Regional/Fried Chicken restaurant · 25-116 Calle 85, Bucaramanga · jarris.co
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-15:00,18:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-24:00; Su 12:00-22:00 · 27A-29 Calle 50
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Airports
Palonegro Airport (BGA) 7.5 km to the centre
Bucaramanga, SAN, CO — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia, Copa Airlines, LAN Airlines) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Bogota, Panama City, Rio Negro (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia AV (A320, 318, A319, ATR 72) · 2 routes: Bogota, Rio Negro
- Copa Airlines CM (A319, A320, Embraer 190) · 2 routes: Bogota, Panama City
- LAN Airlines LA (A320) · 1 route: Bogota*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Yariguíes Airport (EJA) 76 km to the centre
Barrancabermeja, SAN, CO — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Bogota (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia AV (318, A319, A320, ATR 72) · 1 route: Bogota
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Zapatoca Airport (AZT) 42 km to the centre
Zapatoca, SAN, CO — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Las Cruces Airport (SNT) 53 km to the centre
Sabana de Torres, SAN, CO — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
San Gil Airport 58 km to the centre
San Gil, SAN, CO
Málaga Regional Airport 62 km to the centre
Málaga, SAN, CO
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Las Cruces Airport (SNT); 22 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BGA has direct flights to 3 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Bogota, Panama City, Rio Negro).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Bucaramanga, Colombia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.