Land and charm

Barichara is "the prettiest little town in Colombia". It could be said that after having earned this appellative, there is nothing more to add. However, Barichara has so much beauty, historyIt is the best preserved colonial town in the country, which makes it an architectural document of the time. It is the best preserved colonial town in the country, which makes it an architectural document of the time. For this reason, in 1975 it was declared a national monument.

Those who baptized it with the name of Barichara, which in Guane dialect means "place for rest", could not have been more correct. Barichara is a timeless place. Its beautiful cobblestone streets, yellow stone buildings, whitewashed houses, bareque roofs and clay tiles remain intact, just as they were built many years ago.

In addition to the undeniable beauty that jumps at sight, the richness of Barichara is at the feet of those who walk through it: in its soil and stone. The earth is present in the houses and the stone in the streets and fences, in the culture and art of this municipality. The inhabitants have been able to recognize and preserve the techniques of transformation of the earth and stone, which is evident in the sturdy and beautiful houses o churchesThe new buildings, which are totally sustainable and environmentally friendly, or the cobblestone streets that replace asphalt with tradition.

Barichara is a place to reconnect with the essence of life, of nature, of the human being, of the earth; come and discover it!

What to eat?

The arequipe of Barichara stands out for its handmade production that gives it a flavor and texture that can only be achieved when the kitchen is impregnated with love and respect for tradition. You have to try it to know that there are many arequipes, but none like those of Santander and, specifically, like the one from Barichara.

In Guane you should enjoy the sabajón, a sweet and creamy drink with low alcohol level that is a legacy of the Spaniards. As the locals know that in variety lies the pleasure, in addition to the traditional sabajón there are coffee, vanilla and feijoa sabajón. And beware, they say, those who know, that each point of sale has its secret touch, its recipe and its flavor, so when you visit Guane it is worth going business by business trying them all and, perhaps, implement the route of the sabajón.

Where to go?

- Moncora Biopark
- Tobares Road
- Royal Road to Cabrera
- Camino Real to Guane
- Jesus Chapel
- Chapel of Santa Barbara
- San Antonio Chapel
- Aquileo Parra House - Museum
- Aquileo Parra's House
- Emilio Pradilla González Cultural Center
- Cemetery
- San Lorenzo Foundation - Paper workshop
- Church of the Immaculate Conception
- Suárez river viewpoint - Rafael Pérez Ortíz
- Monument to the passage of the Liberator
- Jorge Delgado Sierra Arts Park
- Main Park
- Puente Grande
- Salto del Mico Viewpoint
- Corregimiento de Guane, an open-air historical and archaeological museum:
- Museum archaeological and paleontological Guane.
- Parish of Santa Lucía.
- Roads of Lengerke
- Main park

Handicrafts

Barichara is known for being a multicultural town, as evidenced by the great variety of arts and crafts that can be found.

You can find anything you can think of carved in stone: key chains, clocks, maps, ants (of course!), flowers, church facades, ashtrays, fountains and even bases for dining rooms. All made with great detail, quality and originality. You can also come across handicrafts made of ceramics, bejuco, fique, wood, banana fiber and much more. And you can't miss a visit to one of the craft workshops where you can discover the handicraft creation process and why not? dare to put your creativity to the test.

Events and celebrations

Stone Carving Festival: first fortnight of September.
Solidarity and return festivities: last week of October or first week of October
week of November.
Candelaria Day (Guane): February 2.
Day of Santa Lucía (Guane): December 13.
Day of the Virgin of the Stone, patron saint of stone carvers: February 11.
Green Film Festival, Festiver: September

How to get there?

Barichara, located 118 km from Bucaramanga, 24 km from San Gil and 445 km from Bogotá, can be reached by land by private car or intermunicipal buses. Its roads are in very good condition.

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