Tourism in Cúcuta

In the capital of Norte de Santander you should not miss a walk along the boardwalk to cool off with the breeze that blows from the Pamplonita river, nor a tour of the wide platforms of the Avenida Zero .

The Malecon, also known as the ' Paseo de los Próceres ', is located on the banks of the river, on Avenida Los Libertadores , a place where locals and visitors meet to share and enjoy the afternoons in the city. It was built in 1980 and, since then, it has become a must-see in the north-western capital, as it has a great offer of restaurants and an exciting nightlife.

Another important place is the Clock Tower , declared a Site of Cultural Interest of a National Nature in 1982. Something curious about the tower is that the hands of the clock mark the hours to the tune of the notes of the National Anthem; It is also the setting for exhibitions, artistic and cultural events.

It is also worth visiting the San José Cathedral , located in front of Santander Park, which exhibits a neoclassical style of great beauty, with huge imported stained glass windows.

Another temple of great relevance is that of Our Lady of Chiquinquirá , in the Gothic style and with a main tower that resembles a spire pointing towards the sky. Inside, the temple preserves the original painting of the Virgin of Chiquinquirá, dated 1587.

Also, you can not miss important points, such as Julio Pérez Ferrero Public Library , the Departmental Government Palace (also called “Palace of the Flat Dome”), the Bolívar Column and the Santander Park, which is the main square of the city.

You cannot miss the Sanctuary of the Virgen de Fátima, located between the San Miguel and Loma de Bolívar neighborhoods. The image is 40 meters high and is one of the main viewpoints in the city.

Cucuteña food is a great attraction for visitors. Among the most acclaimed dishes you will find the corn mute, the Hallacas, the kid, the sweet cut of goat's milk and the "solteritas".

In Cúcuta , you can enjoy the fairs and festivities, which take place in the middle of July.

They are characterized by their shows with international and local singers, ranging from the traditional vallenato genre to electronic music. In addition, horseback riding, beauty contests, humor festivals, among other activities are held.

It is also very important to celebrate dates such as Easter, which takes place with fervor in the streets and churches of Cúcuta.

You can take advantage of your trip to Cúcuta to carry out many activities. For example, you cannot miss Cerro Jesús Nazareno, a beautiful 35-meter-high viewpoint that houses the impressive metal sculpture of a leaning Christ at its top.

In addition, from the hill you will have a complete 360-degree view that will allow you to enjoy the beautiful landscape of the city.

Another great attraction of Cúcuta is the Open Sky Shopping Center , which is the largest in Colombia of its kind.

It is located in the center of the city and has all kinds of places for your fun, such as warehouses of important brands, a food court and movie theaters, all added to a beautiful environment that fuses urban and natural elements and that will It will allow you to enjoy a pleasant walk under the warm climate of Cúcuta.

Another great activity that you can not miss for anything in the world is to take an excursion to Pozo Azul , a natural pool of an intense blue color that is located in the middle of the beautiful nature of San Cayetano. To get there, you must walk along a beautiful ecological path for an hour and a half that will take you from Cúcuta to the well itself.

Nor can you stop visiting Villa del Rosario , a beautiful neighboring municipality where you will make an appointment with history, because Francisco de Paula Santander was born there, a hero of independence who was the second president of the history of Colombia.

In addition to Santander's birthplace, in Villa del Rosario you will find the historical complex where the country was literally born.

• You can get to Cúcuta by land, but also by air, as the city has the Camilo Daza International Airport, which has important national and international connections.

• Keep in mind that Cúcuta has a warm climate, with an average temperature of 27.6 ° C. It is important that you wear fresh clothes, that you use sunscreen and that you hydrate yourself constantly.

• To transport yourself in the city, you will find buses, collectives and taxis.

With these simple recommendations, you can feel the rhythm of this city full of history and beauty. Do not miss the opportunity to meet her!