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richiecdisc Says: The Catedral Santa Cruz was a very pleasant surprise in San Gil. The 18th century stone church was stunning as viewed from its Parque El Libertad setting and its interior was equally impressive. It was eerily similar to the one in neighboring Barichara.
richiecdisc Says: Though not quite as lush as Parque El Gallineral, the towns “other” park, Parque El Libertad offers perhaps an even better glimpse into local life and is of course free. Lined with trees, it is the center of the town's social life, especially come later afternoon and...
richiecdisc Says: Parque El Gallineral is surely San Gil's top attraction and for good reason. The moss-strewn four hectare park is lush beyond imagination and it's easy to spend a few hours strolling amongst its nearly 2000 trees covered in “old man's beard or barbas de viejo” as the locals...
Maxi Pollo Mojara: this place does fish too
richiecdisc Says: Though on first thought, fish did not come to our minds when coming to San Gil but it was on a big river and there seemed to be no shortage of restaurants selling it. We had a good experience with trout in the El Cocuy area which was all mountains so why not give it a try...
Chicken Krunch Fish: had everything BUT chicken here
richiecdisc Says: We enjoyed our fish meal at Max Pollo so much we decided to go for another one the next day before leaving town but opted for trying the ones at Chicken Krunch. They had Trucha (or trout) advertised outside and Doreen was not overly fond of the bony mojara fish we had the...
El Maizal: possibly best arepas in Colombia
richiecdisc Says: While we had enjoyed both our lunch and dinner the previous day, we were looking for something a littler healthier and down to earth the next morning for breakfast. Not that either Chicken Krunch or Maxi Pollo were not very typical South American affairs, but to be honest...
Chicken Krunch: Chicken Krunch has pork too!
richiecdisc Says: We noticed another chicken place on the same street as the one we had lunch at and this one had a more extensive meat menu so we decided to give Chicken Krunch a shot. Much to our delight, it was an equally tasty meal and we were glad we did not play it safe by going back to...
richiecdisc Says: The town was not overly ambitious in the food realm and the few interesting places listed in our guidebook had gone by the wayside so we played it safe and went for rotisserie chicken for our first meal in San Gil. Maxi Pollo hit the spot nicely and our second foray into the...
MalenaN Says: The market is situated on block from Parque La Libertad and here you can buy most things that usually are sold at a market. And in San Gil they sell freshly made fruit juices and fruit salads, which is absolutely worth coming for.I bought a big fruit salad here and as it was...
MalenaN Says: One evening we were some people from the hostel who were going out together to have dinner. We ended up at a pizzeria where they had a big variety of pizzas, and pizzas in different sizes. We had four big pizzas to share among us and beer or soft drinks to drink. We then...
MalenaN Says: There are several restaurants around Calle 10, but not all were open when I first looked for a place to eat after my arrival to San Gil. On Calle 10 I found a fast food place selling chicken dishes and it looked very popular. It was full at the tables and many people came in...
richiecdisc Says: San Gil is easily reached by bus but the main terminal is about 3 kilometers from town. In the relatively hot climate of San Gil, we opted to take a taxi from there for 3000 COP ($1.50) which also made navigation to town and our proposed hotel easier. The bus from Tunja to...
MalenaN Says: More local buses are leaving San Gil from a small bus terminal on the corner of Calle 15/Carrera 10. The buses for Barichara are leaving about every 45 minutes. When I arrived at the terminal I didn’t have to wait long for the bus to leave. The ticket was 3300 pesos (July...
richiecdisc Says: When traveling around Colombia, you'll find a backpack comes in very handy, especially on small stops like we did in San Gil. Getting into and out of the city centers is easier and you can actually walk if on a tight budget. Try doing that with a roll-away...
richiecdisc Says: The area around San Gil is a great one to explore and one place not to miss is Barichara. In fact, many make the stop in San Gil for that reason alone. This incredibly preserved colonial town is a 300 year old time capsule that is particularly romantic to stroll about and...
MalenaN Says: Barichara is a charming colonial town with whitewashed houses and stone paved streets. The stone used on the streets is a brown stone found locally in Santander. Barichara was founded in 1705 and in 1978 it was declared a national monument. Since then the town has been...
FrankLeal Says: If you want to leave the stress of the city all you have to do is go to San Gil during a weekend and practice rafting or kayaking in the Fonce river. You pay about 10USD and the course takes about 2 hours. If you don't have equipment don't worry, the price includes what you...
richiecdisc Says: We weren't interested in any of the reported adrenaline outdoor activities at this point. We had just done a load of trekking in El Cocuy and we still very much in the relaxation mode. So, we enjoyed the town's other noted attraction, the lush Parque El Gallineral,...
ushered into a warm sunny town
richiecdisc Says: It's a bit of a toss up. Parque El Gallineral is surely the most stunning part of this very cool town but Parque La Libertad probably gets closer to the real San Gil. Be sure to check out both! We visited San Gil pretty much as an afterthought. In fact, it was a stop...
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It's the best natural parks in Santander. It is also the place where you find the tourism enterprises for the practice of paraglidin, speleology or any xtreme...
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A noted center of numerous outdoor activities, San Gil promotes itself well to adrenaline junkies bent on taking full advantage of its scenic location at relatively low South American prices for...
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I've got some interesting experiences in San Gil. I'd love to share with you the 12 tips I've written, the 52 photos uploaded, and 3 travelogues I've created.
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Sangil is small city recognized in Colombia as an ecotouristic destination. It is located 96Kms from Bucaramanga. There you can practice rafting or kayak in the Fonce and Chicamocha rivers, enjoy...
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