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Santander Attractions

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Paragliding Chicamocha

Paragliding Chicamocha

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Bucaramanga: Chicamocha National Park Tour with Lunch

Bucaramanga: Chicamocha National Park Tour with Lunch

Activity duration is 10 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $98 per adult
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Bucaramanga: Paramo Santurbán Trail and Water Trail Departure from Bucarama...

Bucaramanga: Paramo Santurbán Trail and Water Trail Departure from Bucarama...

Activity duration is 10 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is $102 per adult
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Rafting in Chicamocha Canyon

Rafting in Chicamocha Canyon

Activity duration is 6 hours
Price is $87 per adult
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History & culture

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Bogotá Museums Half - Day Tour

Bogotá Museums Half - Day Tour

Activity duration is 4 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
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Price is $60 per adult*
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What to do in Santander

Things to Do in Santander with Kids

You'll find loads of fun activities to do with your kids in and near Santander. Keep the crew entertained with our family friendly experiences.

 

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Chicamocha National Park

9.6/5 (107 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Chicamocha National Park, a lovely green space in Aratoca. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
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Where to stay in Santander

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Acapulco

When in Acapulco, you can plan a visit to Centro Comercial Cañaveral and Parque Caracolí Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Sotomayor

Sotomayor might not have many top sights, but Cacique Shopping Mall and Cabecera Shopping Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Provenza

Provenza might not have many top sights, but Cacique Shopping Mall and Centro Comercial Cañaveral are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Comuna 4 Occidental

Though Comuna 4 Occidental might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Panachi and Bucaramanga City Hall.

 

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Frequently asked questions

What to do in Santander on a sunny day?
You won't want to be lazing around in the hotel when you could be out having a blast on a Villa de leyva - Daily departure from 1 pax.
What can you do in Santander for free?
You could even leave your credit card in the hotel safe for the day, because these top attractions won't cost you a dime:

  • Cacique Shopping Mall
  • Universidad Industrial de Santander
  • Valle de San Jose Wishing Well
  • Santander Department Government Building

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