Free tour

Magical Barichara: Free Walking Tour through the Most Beautiful Town in Colombia

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Barichara

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: English and Spanish

Guru: Macondo Project

Registered on 13 March 2024

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Free booking and cancellation

Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Are you ready for a trip back in time? Enter the magical world of Barichara , the most beautiful town in Colombia, where every stone tells a story and every alley holds secrets from centuries past. Join our Free Walking Tour and let yourself be carried away by the colonial beauty and natural charm of this unique destination.

What awaits you?

🌿 Cobbled Streets and Colonial Facades : Stroll along the iconic cobbled streets, flanked by houses with white walls and clay roofs that will transport you to another era.

🌞 Unforgettable Panoramas : Enjoy breathtaking views from hidden viewpoints that will offer you perfect postcards of the lush vegetation and surrounding mountains.

🕍 Living History : Learn the fascinating history of Barichara, from its founding in 1705 to its evolution as a cultural heritage site. Our expert guides will reveal the stories and legends that have shaped this enchanting place.

🖼️ Local Art and Culture : Visit local artisan workshops and discover the art of stone carving, textile making, ceramics, paper making and other artisan traditions that make Barichara a cultural epicenter.

🍃 Nature in all its Splendor : Explore trails that will take you to secret gardens and natural spaces where you can connect with the tranquility and beauty of the environment.

Why choose our tour?

Passionate and knowledgeable guides : Our guides are not only experts in the history and culture of Barichara, but they are also in love with this place and will transmit their passion at every step of the tour.
Authentic and personalized experience : We offer an intimate and authentic tour, designed to make you feel part of the yellow-legged community.
No fixed cost : This is a free tour, which means that you decide the value of the experience at the end of the tour. Your satisfaction is our best reward!

- You will only have to pay the entrance to the House of Culture $2,000COP and the Paper Workshop House $3,000COP

Don't miss this opportunity to explore Barichara like never before! Come and discover why this charming town is a hidden gem that everyone should visit at least once in their life.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Barichara, Santander, Colombia

See you at the Water Fountain in the Main Park of Barichara.

Outside visit

Barichara Main Park

Outside visit

Parish Church of the Immaculate Conception

Ticket not included

Casa de la Cultura Emilio Pradilla González

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).