Aguachica is a Colombian municipality located in the Department of Cesar, north of the country between the Andes and the Magdalena River. During the beginnings of the Republican Era the city became attractive for the cultivation of coffee. Afterwards, petroleum was discovered in the city, which motivated a second wave of investment and migration towards the city. Also,... the creation of new highways connecting the city with the Caribbean contributed to a major growth in the cuty.Known as the City of the Middle Magdalena, and for its midway position between the mountains and the ocean, it has developed an important tourism industry, in order to host travelers of all kinds and needs. It also has attractive ecotourism destinations nearby.
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Travel tips for Aguachica
You can find mototaxis around the city, which is a cheap means of transportation. It is also recommended that you bring an umbrella or a rain suit.Aguachica is known for its hospitality, so if you need anything feel free to ask locals for help or directions.If you have planned to move around the regions in Colombia, you might be asked to have the yellow fever vaccine. Other ...vaccines that you should consider -in case you travel to rainforest areas- are the tetanus vaccine and the hepatitis A/B.The electric current kind used in Colombia is 110-volt AC (110 V), with a frequence of 60 Hz. We recommend you to have a plug adapter if you travel to places that use other voltage to avoid that the electronic devices suffer a short-circuit and don't work.
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The things to do in Aguachica
Nightlife in Aguachica
Disco Bar El Mirador
Location: Cruce de Carrera 11 con Calle 5 Hours: Unknown Price: Unknown Valorado como uno de los mejores locales en Aguachica. Posee un cómodo ambiente con una buena vista al Parque San Roque.
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Where to eat in Aguachica
Restaurante La Brasa
Location: #4-41 a, Cra. 40 #4103 Hours: 6:30 a.m. a 10 p.m. Price: Unknown Restaurant specialized in grilled meat and local river fish. It has an excellent service and is one of the most rated restaurants in Aguachica.
Restaurante La Molienda
Location: Calle 5 con Carrera 20 Hours: Unknown Price: Unknown Restaurant known for its well served typical dishes. It is located downtown Aguachica.
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The tourist places to see in Aguachica are
Mount of the Cross
Location: Senda Bosque del Agüil-Cerro de los Chivos Hours: Unknown Price: Unknown Known as the best touristic lookout of the city. Parishioners often come during the feast of the Holy Cross the 3rd of May.
Parque y Parroquia de San Roque
Location: Calle 5 entre carreras 10 y 11 Hours: Until noon Price: Unknown Most representative church of Aguachica. It was built during the XIXth century. Despite some remodelations, it still conserves its colonial style.
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The things to do in Aguachica
Forests of the Agüil and the Potosí
Location: Cruce de Calle 1 con Carretera 12 Hours: Unknown Price: Unknown Green areas of great biodiversity. From within the forest several water fields sprout and provide for the city. The forest has been greatly reduced in size, but still remains attractive for visitors. The El Potosí forest is smaller, and provides water for the El Cristo which crosses the city.
Noream and Buturama spa’s
Location: Carretera Aguachica-Besote Hours: Unknown Price: Unknown Bathing spots located outside the city, made by the gorges of the rivers.
Eladio Vargas Cultural Center
Location: calle 3.ª N.° 10-15 Hours: Unknown Price: Unknown Historic espace for cultural formation for the aguachiquense community. It offers a library, a photographic archive and musical and artistic lessons for the city.
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Typical dishes in Aguachica
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Typical dish from the region. The mullet is left to dry after being shred and the thorns are removed. The rice is mixed with garlic, onions, pepper, tomatoes and other spices. It is then boiled together for 20 minutes and served with chili or lemon.
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Chipi chipi is a small mollusk that is boiled alongside with rice, pepper and onions.
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Delicious dish made of fresh bocachico, a local river fish, pickled with garlic, salt, and boiled with bananas and yucca, served with rice.
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A great recipe from the plains. It is made of meat pickled and cooked, and then served with potatoes, yuccas or bananas.
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This traditional dish from the region is prepared with many ingredients, among the ones there are sweet peppers, celery, oregano, onions, garlic, sour oranges, coriander, rum, tomato sauce, oil, red wine and olives. You should taste it in Valledupar. a whole delight!
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It's a soup that has cow ribs (or chicken), manioc, yam, green bananas, arracacha (a kind of tuber), corn, coriander, onion, celery and cumin. It's served in a special dinnerware set special from the area called totumo.
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It's a dessert prepared in the region. The ingredients that are part of it are milk, sugar and bicarbonate of soda. If you have a sweet tooth, you will love this delight.
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Accomodations in Aguachica
Los Estoraques Centro
Location: Carrera 17 #4-59, Piso 2, 205010 Price: Starting at 30 000 COP Offers rooms with air conditioning, wi-fi, TV, and private bathrooms with showers.
Hotel El Sol La 27
Location: Carrera 17 #4-59, Piso 2, 205010 Price: Starting at 40 000 COP Comfortable hotel that has free wi-fi and offers rooms with air conditioning, tv and private bathroom with showers.
Important dates in Aguachica
(Lent)
Festival in which the locals unleash their characteristic joy. All barrios choose their queens and the saturdays the queens lead the dance troupes thar go through the city.
(16th of August)
During the feasts several events are held. Musical bands are invited, and beauty queens of other towns of the region visit Aguachica. A National Dance Festival is held, and streets are decorated. During this time there are also celebrations in honor of the city's patron saint.
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FAQs
What is an M-Ticket?
An M-Ticket is the virtual replacement of your bus ticket printout. An M-Ticket is an SMS that’s sent to your registered mobile number the moment you have successfully booked a bus ticket on the official website of redBus. The M-Ticket will basically contain details of your bus ticket such as timing, pick-up and drop-off points, vehicle registration number, PNR, and TIN numbers as well. The M-Ticket procedure has been an eco-friendly initiative employed by redBus to help reduce the amount of paper being used.
Do I need to make an account on the redBus website to book a bus?
No, you do not need to make an account with redBus to book a ticket. But, it is advisable to make an account to help speed up the booking process the next time you need to book a bus ticket. redBus offers a number of discounts and offers as well and you can easily avail these offers if you are registered with redBus.
How do I book my bus ticket at Aguachica (Ces)?
You can either visit the bus operator counter of your choice or you can visit the official website of redBus. The user-friendly and interactive website offers a step-by-step process of booking a bus ticket in a matter of minutes. The site offers a lot of useful information such as bus timings, fares, pick-up and drop-off points, and much more.
Is it safe to use my debit or credit card to book a ticket on the redBus website?
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