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Cl. 5 #1138 - Barichara is renowned for its perfectly preserved colonial architecture, houses of Tapia, clay-tiled roofs, peaceful cobbled roads, and its artisan workshops and shops. On your tour, you’ll visit remarkable chapels, churches, graveyards, parks, and more.
Your guide will accompany you through this walking tour of the most important streets, such as Calle Real. You’ll have time to stop to enjoy a delicious coffee and discover different viewpoints, where you will appreciate the amazing structure of the paths that date back over 600 years, to the times before the arrival of the Spaniards.
After you’ve mastered the art of papermaking or at least given it a good try, you’ll check out the incredible views of the Suarez Canyon at the edge of the town. At this point, you have the choice of strolling around Barichara and taking more photos or exploring the Camino Real trail (or at least part of it) and hiking for about 2 hours to Guane. (optional, and additional tour time).
- Private transportation throughout the tour
- Guided walking tour of the beautiful Barichara
- All entrance fees included
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- Experience the craft of Making Paper by Hand
- Bilingual guide available for the entire tour
- Optional Hiking ‘Camino Real’ to Guane (no additional cost)
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in the plan
- Experiences and transportation not mentioned in the plan
- Personal expenses and tips
Often referred to as the most stunning and beautiful Colombian town, Barichara is renowned for its colonial architecture, peaceful cobbled roads, artisan workshops, adobe houses and the craft shops within. On you tour you’ll visit remarkable chapels, churches, graveyards, parks and sculptures.
You’ll checkout some of the best-handcrafted artisan shops where you can pick up a unique souvenir. You’ll also have the opportunity to use a local plant called Fique to make your very own handmade paper.
After you’ve mastered the art of papermaking or at least given it a good try, you’ll checkout the incredible views of the Suarez Canyon at the edge of the town. At this point you have the choice of strolling around Barichara and taking more photos or exploring the Camino Real trail (or at least part of it) and hiking for about 2 hours to Guane. This trail was built by Geo von Lengerke, a famous German immigrant about 150 years ago and is approximately 3 miles (5 km) long.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
