One of Colombia’s most iconic tourism destinations will remain closed to the public after protests by the local indigenous people. National Park Cocuy, located in the northeast of Colombia, was closed…
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A nationally protected wilderness area in the eastern Colombian province of Norte de Santander will be increased by four fold in an effort to restrict large scale mining damages and…
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Local authorities have announced the second stage of the expansion of the international airport in Bucaramanga, in Colombia’s east, will be ready by 2016. After delays in the bidding process,…
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With a hot climate, easy access to gushing whitewater rivers, canyons and whitewashed colonial towns, Colombia’s northeastern Santander department offers a range of activities for the outdoor enthusiast. To paraphrase…
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The department of Santander in northern Colombia planned to launch a three week program to promote domestic tourism to it’s capital city, Bucaramanga, and surrounding areas that are rich with…
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The annual Boyaca tomato festival,”La Gran Tomatina Colombiana,” is in danger of being cancelled for a second year due to a long, rainy winter. The Tomatina, which usually takes place…
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Take the time to look around and you’ll see there is more to Cucuta than a hot and dusty frontier town. Most visitors to San Jose de Cucuta, the capital…
Colombia’s adventure capital, San Gil, offers thrill-seekers the experience of a lifetime, navigating the dark, narrow passageways of the “Cow Cave.” The city of San Gil, Santander is located about…
The northern Colombian department of Santander has received a record influx of foreign tourists and investment, said Colombian export and tourism promoter Proexport. A total of 27,463 international tourists visited…
Chicamocha National Park in north-east Colombia reported a 65.8% increase in visitors between 2008 and 2009. Park managers stated that in 2009, 428,570 tourists visited the park, compared to 258,280…
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