Edificio Santander, Cúcuta, Administrative building in Cúcuta, Colombia.
The Edificio Santander stands at Cl. 8a #3-50 with a modern architectural style incorporating semi-industrial construction methods and international materials.
Construction of the building began in 1939 and concluded in 1940, under the direction of architect Alberto Wills Ferro and construction company Trujillo Gómez & Martínez Cárdenas.
The structure commemorates the centenary of Francisco de Paula Santander's death and houses the North Santander History Academy within its premises.
The building functions as the regional headquarters for the National Tax and Customs Directorate and the National Civil Registry of Colombia.
The land where Edificio Santander stands was donated by Cúcuta municipality to the nation and forms part of Parque Nacional.
Location: Cúcuta
Inception: 1939
Architects: Alberto Wills Ferro
Official opening: 1940
GPS coordinates: 7.88894,-72.50259
Latest update: March 10, 2025 16:36
Estadio Polideportivo de Pueblo Nuevo
35.5 km
Chorro El Indio National Park
39.6 km
El Tamá National Park
52.1 km
Historic church of Cúcuta
8 km
Cúcuta City Hall
400 m
Basilica of Our Lady of Consolation, Táriba
31.5 km
Cathedral of Cúcuta
300 m
Cathedral of St. Christopher
32.5 km
House of Santander
7.6 km
Puente Libertador
31.1 km
Julio Pérez Ferrero Public Library
529 m
Gobernación de Norte de Santander
650 m
Parque del Agua (Ecoparque Cúcuta)
2.9 km
Santander Park
364 m
Saint Louis church in Cúcuta
2.1 km
Torre del Reloj, Cúcuta
552 m
Park of the Greater Colombia
7.9 km
La Victoria Park, Cúcuta
472 m
Santurbán-Salazar de las Palmas Regional Park
49.5 km
Quinta Teresa, Cúcuta
825 m
Ecoparque Comfanorte
2.7 km
Iglesia del Divino Redentor
34.3 km
Parque Natural Regional Santurbán-Arboledas
55 km
San Cristóbal Velodrome
34.8 km
Puente Atalaya, Cúcuta
2.7 km
Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje, Atalaya
3.2 km
Cristo Rey, Cúcuta
1.3 km
Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Cúcuta
4.6 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes