DISCOVER THE HISTORIC TOWN OF BARICHARA IN A LUXURY VACATION HOME , CASA YAHRI

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

All activities are in private and are accompanied by a bilingual guide in English.
Guidance in French, German or Italian can be arranged at no additional cost,
but subject to availability.
It is necessary to pre-book the activities at least 2 weeks in advance.

Barichara and its artisans
3 hours
Level: easy
The perfect walking tour to discover the town of Barichara, its history and secrets. In addition, you will briefly visit the workshop of 2 artisans.

Pottery workshop
3 hours
Level: easy
Produce your own peace, guided by a local artisan.

Soil Painting

3 hours
Level: easy
Learn with a local artist how to paint with the colorful Santander earth.

"Tapia pisada" Workshop
4 hours
Level: easy
Learn and participate in the construction of a house on the outskirts of Barichara using the traditional tapia treading technique.

Cooking class
3 to 4 hours
Level: easy
One of the best ways to get to know the town is through its food.
During 3 hours, you can learn all the techniques and ingredients of Santander's cuisine.

Coffee farm
5 hours
Level: easyLearn about the different coffee seeds and preparation methods at a traditional coffee farm near Barichara. You'll have the opportunity to learn the processes of coffee from the seed to obtain a delicious cup of coffee.
 

Walking through Guane
4 hours
Level: easy
Guane, a small town lost in time and located 25 minutes from Barichara, is the perfect place to visit its paleontological and archaeological museum.
perfect setting to visit its paleontological and archaeological museum. In addition to its main square (although it is small compared to others in Colombia, it is archeologically interesting)
 

NATURE ACTIVITIES

Hike from Barichara to Guane
3 hours
Level: medium
The "Camino Real" was built to connect the entire region from Barichara to the small and lost village of Guane.
and lost village, Guane. This hike has unique views making it one of the favorites in the region. It takes only 2 hours plus time visiting the village.

Hike to Cabrera
3 hours
Level: medium
Cabrera is another town near Barichara, much less known than Guane. The trail
between the two villages makes for a pleasant 2 hour hike.

Horseback riding
3 hours
Level: easy
This experience is definitely a great way to enjoy the landscapes and the countryside! Riding through unique landscapes with family and friends is a traditional activity of the region.
 

Rafting on the Fonce River
4 hours
Level: medium

The Barichara region is a paradise for rafting. The Fonce river is a fun activity for families who are new to rafting for the first time.
Level of rapids: I and II (suitable for children from 6 years old).

Mountain biking
4 hours
Level: medium
A fun way to discover the surroundings of Barichara. You will ride about 12 kilometers of unpaved road (mainly downhill) by mountain bike. Along the way, stops to meet local artisans, such as the Flintstone.

Rappel
3 hours
Level: medium
A special program for families: rappel down a waterfall.

Downhill mountain biking
6 to 7 hours
Level: high
Special program for adrenaline lovers: down the Chicamocha canyon by mountain bike.
Note: this program counts as 2 half day activities.

Hike to Jordan
6 hours

Hiking Level: High
For the demanding hiking lovers, you will hike 4 hours with the best view of the Chicamocha Canyon.
Note: this program counts as 2 half day activities.
Rafting in the Chicamocha
3 additional hours

Rafting Level: high
Rafting on the Chicamocha is one of the best experiences in Santander.
Santander. Its level III and IV rapids are a guarantee of emotions.
Note: Rafting must be combined with the downhill or jordan hike. In that case it is counted as 2 activities and applies an additional cost of $ 300 in total.

- Rates are in US dollars (you can pay in Colombian pesos at the day of payment). 
- Rates per room (or house), per night.

- Minimum stay: 2 nights.
- We do not accept children under 12 years old.