Floridablanca is a municipality of Santander, has become a tourist destination thanks to the offer of activities of all kinds and its scenic beauty, but undoubtedly, one of the biggest attractions in Floridablanca is the visit to the Cerro del Santísimo. In Floridablanca you will be able to know the kindness and warmth of the santandereanos, their typical food and the beauty of their houses very to the colonial style.
San Juan de Nepomuceno Parish. Image taken from amb.gov.co
How to get to Floridablanca, Santander?
This tourist destination is located in Santander, in the metropolitan area of Bucaramanga. To get to Floridablanca you must first arrive to Bucaramanga, in the municipal bus terminal you must take a bus that takes you to the municipality, the tour will take about 20 minutes.
Geography and climate in Floridablanca
Floridablanca has an average temperature of 23°C with a dry tropical climate. When visiting Floridablanca, wear comfortable clothes that are not too warm, and wear comfortable shoes. Use sunscreen and don’t forget your bathing suit.
What to do in Floridablanca?
Floridablanca is a tourist destination with a variety of activities, if you visit this beautiful little town of Santander you should take a tour around its colonial streets and try the different desserts and drinks that are traditional there, you can not fail to taste the delicious Obleas , a dessert characteristic of Floridablanca. On the other hand, one of the most important attractions of this region of Colombia is the Cerro del Santísimo, which can be reached by walking from the main square to Hacienda La Esperanza, a journey of approximately 40 minutes in which there is no loss, as it has established enough signage for tourists to arrive easily at the Hacienda. In Hacienda La Esperanza you will find a cable car service that will take you up to the Cerro del Santísimo in a marvelous route in which you will be able to observe the beautiful landscape decorated by Floridablanca and its surroundings. On the hill is a monument 37 meters high, a representation of Jesus Christ in white that seems to be blessing the entire population. The view from the hill is fascinating, you can see the nearby towns like Piedecuesta and Girón, this is one of the most frequented places by travelers.
Cerro del Santísimo. Image taken from Cerrodelsantisimo.com
On the other hand, you can have a day of swimming and sunshine in the Acualago Park where you will find an offer of slides and swimming pools very fun for the whole family.
You will also have the opportunity to visit the Botanical Garden Eloy Valenzuela which is only 15 minutes walk from the main square of Floridablanca, in this place you will find species of fauna and flora that adorn the space making this an unforgettable place.
Floridablanca is a very nice tourist destination that you can visit with your family and where you are going to have a lot of fun.
Lazy bear in the Eloy Valenzuela Botanical Garden. Image taken from BluRadio
Gastronomy in Floridablanca, Santander
In the main square of Floridablanca you will find a variety of restaurants where you can taste the typical food of Santander, such as the ant culona, mute santandereano soup, pepitoria and goat baked, all accompanied by a delicious totuma with chicha. Be sure to try these delicious dishes and be surprised with the exotic of them.
Hotels in Floridablanca, Santander
Floridablanca receives a considerable number of travelers annually, which is why it will not be difficult to find where to stay, you will find hotels and hostels with different prices and conditions.
Cost
The entrance to the Cerro del Altísimo has the following cost: (Information Taken from https://cerrodelsantisimo.com/tarifas/ in June 2019)
ADULT: $22,000 (Includes entrance to the hill and two cable car trips)
CHILD AND OLDER ADULT: $12,000 (Includes entrance to the hill and two cable car trips)
ELEVATOR: $5,500
Remember that Cerro del Altísimo is open from Tuesday to Sunday and holidays from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm. First working day of the week there is no service.
