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Bucaramanga: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Bucaramanga is the capital and largest city of the department of Santander, Colombia.

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Now in the cityBucaramangasunset 05:31 PM
EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
Exchange rate$3,197.31per 1 $COP — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
Bucaramanga in pictures16 photos
EEIM · cc-by-sa-3.0 · Dec 28, 2012
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA · pdm · Sep 9, 2003
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Getting there and staying

2 sources · As of November 3, 2026
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Visa and practicalities

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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Essential travel only to partsEssential travel only, and only to part of the country.
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New information about the the temporary deployment of security forces in the city of Cucuta (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 3Think twice before you travel; weigh the reasons below.
  • crime
  • terrorism
  • civil unrest
  • kidnapping
  • natural disasters
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Reconsider travel to Colombia due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest,  kidnapping, and natural disasters. Some areas have an increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Violent crime is common in many areas of Colombia, including murder, assault, and robbery.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Palonegro Airport BGA7.3 km from the centre
Yariguíes Airport EJA77 km from the centre
Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport SVZ109 km from the centre
Cities of Colombia
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