Buga, Religious destination in Valle del Cauca, Colombia
Buga is a municipality in the Valle del Cauca Department of Colombia, positioned along a central corridor between the western cordilleras. The town sits at roughly 970 meters above sea level and serves as a gateway to both highland routes and valleys that connect several regions of the country.
The town was founded in early 1573 by Giraldo Gil de Estupiñán, who established the settlement under Spanish authority. King Philip II later granted it official recognition and a coat of arms, securing its role as an administrative center in the region.
The Basilica del Señor de los Milagros stands as the central religious structure in Buga, receiving three million pilgrims each year.
The municipality is centrally located between several major Colombian cities and is well connected by long-distance buses. Travelers can reach both coastal areas and Andean highlands from here, allowing access to different climate zones within a short journey.
Since 2013, the municipality has been part of the Pueblo Patrimonio network and holds the geographic distinction of being the southernmost and westernmost member in Colombia. This designation acknowledges the architectural and social heritage of the town as worthy of preservation for future generations.
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23.8 kmCentro Cultural Nelson Llanos Vargas
24.5 kmSegundo Pailón
7 kmPrimer Pailón
7 kmAljibe Antigüo
2.8 kmPlazoleta Lourdes
333 mParque lineal de la basilica
374 mParque de Los Periodistas
23.6 kmTeatro Sarmiento
23.5 kmTeatro Municipal
447 mEscuela de música Rey de los Vientos
10.2 kmReserva Natural Chimbilaco
6.5 kmTeatrino Municipal
24.4 kmLos Ceibos
33.3 kmPuerto amor
33.9 kmMagenta
1.4 kmLa virgen de la Basílica
321 mJOSE MARIA CABAL
17 mScenic viewpoint
28.5 kmScenic viewpoint
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