Guane is a village that is part of the municipality of Barichara, Santander, is a village of mysteries that keeps an enormous ancestral legacy since here different studies have been carried out that demonstrate that there were indigenous settlements of the Guane tribe. It was in Guane where the bony remains of Cacique Guanentá were found. These remains, apparently, belonged to a 25 year old man with Mongol features. This is one of its main attractions, all its archeological treasures.
How to get to Guane, Santander?
This tourist destination is located just 9 kilometers from the municipality of Barichara for this reason, to get to Guane you must take a bus from your city to San Gil, in San Gil you will find buses that take you to Barichara and take about 30 minutes. In Barichara you will have to take another bus to Guane.
If you are in a city where you cannot take a direct bus to San Gil, you must get to Bucaramanga and at the bus terminal in Bucaramanga you must take a bus to Barichara, this bus only leaves Monday to Friday at 4:30am, Saturdays at 9:00am and Sundays at 7:00pm and takes about 3 hours to reach your destination.
However, to learn more about the culture of Santander, its secrets and customs, it is recommended to make the journey from Barichara to Guane on foot, is a journey of at least two hours, depending on the physical conditions of travelers and stops you make, by a road known as “El Camino Real”, you will not regret and will find beautiful and rewarding landscapes.
Geography and climate in Guane Santander
Guane has a dry climate with an average temperature of 25°C, wear comfortable clothes for warm climates and if you decide to walk from Barichara to Guane use comfortable footwear, do not forget to use sunscreen and insect repellent and your bathing suit.
What to do in Guane?
Guane has an attraction like no other, was the scene of indigenous settlements in pre-Hispanic times, travelers decide to know Guane, in addition to its beauty and landscapes, to learn more about the history of this tribe and ancestors.
Guane has a Paleontological and Archaeological Museum in which samples of vessels, fabrics and articles of daily use of the Guane tribe are exposed, but, in addition, the tourist will find fossils of the old inhabitants of this region, the museum keeps a mummy of a young indigenous woman and petrified fishes that are exhibited to the public, the visit to this museum is obligatory, you will not regret it. Remember to respect this place and everything that is there because it is part of the historical memory of people.
Guane has a diversity of places and activities, it is a very quiet town where you will see the beauty of the colonial streets of yesteryear, houses and buildings with wonderful architecture and cobblestone streets, here you can take countless photos.
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You can visit the Church of Santa Lucia which is located in the central square of the town, in addition to making the tour through the town knowing its people, their customs and traditions and the legacy and stories that are preserved in their stone roads and houses of colonial architecture.
Guane is a different tourist destination, with dream landscapes, stories and mysteries, warm and friendly people and a delicious climate. Visit Guane, you won’t regret it!
Gastronomy in Guane
In recent years, Guane has received a considerable number of tourists, which is why in the town’s main square you can find a variety of restaurants where you can taste the typical dishes of the region such as the ant culona, mute santandereano soup, pepitoria and goat baked, all accompanied by a delicious totuma with chicha. Let yourself be surprised by the santander seasoning and don’t miss any of these dishes.
Hotels in Guane Santander
In Guane you will find different lodging options such as hotels and hostels according to your needs and budget. You can also find some places with camping area. If you prefer, you can return to Barichara where you will find a larger hotel offer.
Timetable Paleontological and Archaeological Museum
Remember that in order to access the Paleontological and Archaeological Museum of Guane you must do so at the following times:
MONDAY TO FRIDAY: 8:00 am to 12:00 m – 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS: Closed
