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".
Airports
✈ 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.
✈ 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.
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
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.