10 TOP Things to Do in Santander (2026 Activity Guide)

The hills above Bucaramanga in Colombia have near-perfect conditions for paragliding, making this a great place to take a tandem flight or to learn to paraglide solo. You can learn to fly solo in ten days and it is far cheaper than you would pay in Europe - the views are incredible & with Colombian tourism only just building momentum there are only a handful of other tourists doing it.

Hotel Kimbala in Curiti, Colombia. Gorgeous hotel with the best, best, best arepas ever.

Another view from Hotel Kimbala. I'm telling you...Colombia is gorgeous!

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What to do in Santander

Popular places to visit

Shot of the Chicamocha Canyon, Bucaramanga, Colombia.

Chicamocha National Park

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.

Cacique Shopping Mall

During your visit to Bucaramanga, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Cacique Shopping Mall. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Cabecera Shopping Mall

During your visit to Bucaramanga, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Cabecera Shopping Mall. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Clínica Foscal Internacional

Though Clínica Foscal Internacional might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Floridablanca while you are here.

Universidad Industrial de Santander

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Universidad Industrial de Santander, during your travels in Bucaramanga. Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its bars.

Canaveral Mall

During your trip to Bucaramanga, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Canaveral Mall. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Cardiovascular Foundation of Colombia

Though Cardiovascular Foundation of Colombia might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Floridablanca while you are here.

Floridablanca Park

Floridablanca Park is just one of the places to see in Floridablanca, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Plaza de Mercado San Francisco

During your trip to Bucaramanga, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Plaza de Mercado San Francisco. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Areas of Santander

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.

Portrait view of the El Santisimo Jesus Statue near Bucaramanga, Colombia.

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.

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.

Panorama of Chicamocha Canyon in Santander, Colombia

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 Santander Department Government Building.