Bucaramanga

Located at 959 meters above sea level, Bucaramanga extends across a plateau in the Cordillera Oriental of the Andes mountains with over 160 parks throughout its territory.

Founded in 1622 as an indigenous settlement focused on gold mining, Bucaramanga transformed into a major urban center following the arrival of German merchants in the 1860s.

The Gabriel Turbay Public Library functions as the Municipal Institute of Culture, organizing year-round artistic programs and educational initiatives for the local population.

The Metrolinea transport system connects urban and suburban areas while Palonegro International Airport provides domestic and international flight connections from the city.

Local gastronomy features mute santandereano stew and seasonal hormigas culonas, protein-rich ants that form part of the regional food traditions.

Location: Santander Department

Inception: December 22, 1622

Elevation above the sea: 959 m

Shares border with: Rionegro

Website: http://bucaramanga.gov.co

GPS coordinates: 7.11861,-73.11611

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:03