Barrancabermeja is a city located at the shores of the Magdalena River. It was discovered by the expedition of spaniard conquistador Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada the 12th of October of 1536, who found a small farm town called La Tora inhabited by Yariguíes. The site was in turn named Barrancas Bermejas, which in turn derived into the city’s curren...t name.At the beginning of the XXth century the city grew exponentially due to the discovery and the exploitation of petroleum, which became an integral part of the economy of the city. In Barrancabermeja you will be able to find several touristic attractions linked to this industry, as well as natural vistas at the shore of the Magdalena River.
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Travel tips for Barrancabermeja
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 f...requence 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.It is advised you bring light clothing, although you might want clothes that cover your entire body to avoid unwanted bites by insects.
Barrancabermeja is an attractive tourist destination all year long, although you might want to visit it during mid October, so you can experience the Vallenato Festival.
Climate in Barrancabermeja
Barrancabermeja has a tropical rainforest climate, marked by high temperatures and intense rain all year long. The average annual temperature is 83,12 ºF.
Location: Cra. 14 #50 - 21 Hours: Unknown Price: Unknown Traditional Barrancabermeja restaurant. It specializes in local cuisine, and has very good dishes with local river fish.
Restaurante Los Pajaritos
Location: # a 19-117, Cl. 54 #191 Hours: Unknown Price: Starting at 18 000 COP Excellent flavours in a comfortable interior. It has a varied menu, with dishes for all tastes.
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The tourist places to see in Barrancabermeja are
Barrancabermeja-Yondo Bridge
Location: a few miles north of the city. Hours: All day long Price: Free entrance Impressive work of engineering that communicates the city with the town of Yondo. It was inaugurated in 2006 and is named Guillermo Gaviria Correa.
Paseo de la Cultura
Location: Avenida 60 Hours: All day long Price: Free entrance Park oozing with creativity. It has a greco roman style and has 3 temples along the park, which have names linked to great songs performed by wind instruments.
Cristo Petrolero
Location: Ciénaga Artificial Miramar Hours: n/a Price: Free entrance Sculpture in honor to the main engine of the local economy. It is located near a pier where you can find touristic information.
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The things to do in Barrancabermeja
Visit the Cafaba Recreational Center
Location: 10 minutes away from Barrancabermeja Hours: Unknown Price: Unknown Has pools for aquatic activities, sport facilities, restaurant service and space for family trips or camps.
Visit the Petroleum Museum Samuel Schneider Uribe
Location: Corregimiento El Centro Hours: Unknown Price: Unknown Museum where you can find everything related to the exploitation of petroleum in the region since 1920.
Visit the Popular Commercial Center
Location: Crossing of Carrera 8 with Calle 50 Hours: 08:00-19:00 Price: Unknown With over 500 stands, it has become the gathering point for city meet ups. Its centrical location makes it the center of constant activities and events.
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Typical dishes in Barrancabermeja
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Goat viscera mixed with rice, cheese, eggs and bread crumbs, fried and served with potatoes or yuccas.
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Typical santanderean breakfast soup, made with potatoes, onions, corianders, milk and salt.
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Ants typical of the Santander region. Toasted with oil on a pan, with salt added afterwards.
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Accomodations in Barrancabermeja
Hotel Casa Bellagio
Location: calle 71 no 27-65, 687031 Price: Starting at 65 000 COP The Hotel Casa Bellagio is located 8 miles away from the Yariguíes airport. Its rooms have free wi-fi, air conditioning, private bathrooms and offers laundry service.
Important dates in Barrancabermeja
Vallenato Festival of the Middle Magdalena
(Varies)
Great cultural event where the best national and international accordion players in the four rythms of vallenato (Merengue, Paseo, Son and Puya) are chosen.
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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 Barrancabermeja (San)?
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?
redBus has invested a lot to ensure that their customers are protected at all times and not just during their journey. redBus hosts a secure platform where transactions can be made safely. With over 180 million satisfied users, history should tell you exactly how secure it is to make a payment through the redBus website or app.