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Stone-paved plaza with a historic stone fountain and bench surrounded by colonial buildings and flowering bushes in Barichara, Colombia
Barichara, Colombia

Barichara is an attractive colonial town located in the Santander Department of Colombia. Known for its well-preserved architecture, cobblestone streets, and tranquil atmosphere. I believe it is the most beautiful pueblo in Colombia. Barichara is situated in the northeastern part of the country, approximately 12 miles from the adventure tourism hub of San Gil and 73 miles from Bucaramanga, the departmental capital, at an elevation of about 4,265 feet above sea level. Barichara has been declared a National Monument of Colombia due to its architectural heritage. The town features whitewashed buildings with red-tiled roofs and sandstone construction, especially visible in landmarks like the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción). Traditional artisanship thrives here, including stone carving, tobacco processing, and natural paper-making at places like the Taller de Papel.
The Camino Real, a restored colonial-era stone path built by the indigenous Guane people and later used by the Spanish, links Barichara to the nearby village of Guane, offering scenic views of the Río Suárez canyon.

White chapel of San Antonio in Barichara, Colombia, with a small bell tower and red stone entrance surrounded by trimmed bushes and flowers
Colonial stone church of Santa Bárbara in Barichara, Colombia, with a wide staircase, bell tower, and surrounding trees under a clear blue sky
Historic Santa Bárbara church in Barichara, Colombia, made of golden sandstone with arched entryway and detailed bell tower beside a colonial plaza
The grand sandstone facade of the Templo de la Inmaculada Concepción in Barichara, Colombia, with twin bell towers, central archway, and a statue of the Virgin Mary above the entrance
Traditional colonial homes with clay-tile roofs lining a cobbled street in Barichara, descending toward the mountains of Santander, Colombia
Quiet colonial street in Barichara, Colombia, flanked by white homes with red tile roofs and wooden doors under a sunny sky
Steep cobblestone street lined with whitewashed colonial houses overlooking the green hills of Barichara, with the cathedral domes visible in the distance
Large sculptural statue of a hormiga culona or big-bottomed ant in front of a tiled-roof visitor center in Barichara, symbolizing a regional delicacy
Expansive rural landscape near Barichara, Colombia, with dry vegetation, scattered trees, and rolling mountains under a partly cloudy sky.

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