The Gachas of Guadalupe are also known as “Caño Cristales” of Santander, is a place where you can enjoy a wonderful landscape and relax in the waters of what looks like a natural jacuzzi.
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How to get to Las Gachas de Guadalupe, Santander?
This tourist destination is located in Santander, in the northeast of Colombia, to get to Las Gachas in Guadalupe must first go to Oiba, a very friendly and warm town that can be accessed from any city in the country, if you start your trip from Bogota, you must take a bus at the transport terminal to Bucaramanga or San Gil, ask the driver to tell you when you arrive in Oiba. When you arrive in Oiba, you will need to take a shuttle service, usually vans, to the town of Guadalupe. When you arrive in Guadalupe the journey will be on foot, a journey of about 40 minutes from the main square. Take the Terpel petrol pump in the village as a reference, the road is well signposted and has no major difficulty.
Geography and Climate in Guadalupe, Santader
The Gachas de Guadalupe have an average temperature of 23°C and is located at an altitude of 1,395 meters above sea level, in your visit to this tourist site is recommended to wear comfortable clothing for warm weather, do not forget to bring your bathing suit. Use sunscreen.
What to do in Las Gachas de Guadalupe, Santander?
From the beginning of the walk to Las Gachas you can enjoy a variety of landscapes, mountains, animals and the image of the Colombian countryside that enchants all kinds of tourists. This tour is a walk of about 40 minutes in which you can get to know part of the municipality of Guadalupe.
The Gachas of Guadalupe are an excellent tourist destination, the greatest attraction of this place are its colored wells that paint the waters red, green and blue, this effect is due to the oxidation of the stones by constant contact with water. In these wells you will be able to bathe and play with the water. Be careful, the wells are deep. The landscape you will find here will leave you amazed.
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The gachas are natural jacuzzis where you can take a relaxing rest, but in turn, these stones serve as natural slides through which you can slide until you fall into the well.
Visiting the Gachas of Guadalupe is a very fun plan, in which you will enjoy the beauties of nature and the richness of the country’s water.
Restaurant in Las Gachas de Guadalupe
Around the Gachas you will not find restaurants, it is recommended to bring food and hydration for your stay in the place.
Hotels and Camping in Guadalupe, Santander
In the vicinity of Las Gachas you will not find a hotel complex, so the best option is to stay in the town of Guadalupe, there are hotels and hostels at very good prices. You can also access to camping areas.
