The department of North Santander runs along the north-eastern border with Venezuela, along the Eastern Mountain Range of the Colombian Andes. Cúcuta, the department’s capital city has a rich historical past from the Spanish colonisation of Colombia to the first Constituent Congress which was held in Villa del Rosario in 1821 of Gran Colombia (before Colombia became the size and shape it is today, it was named Gran Colombia and was made up of the countries which are today known as Panama, Ecuador, Venezuela and of course, Colombia).

North Santander is very privileged to possess three outstandingly rich National Parks; the Catatumbo National Natural Park which is located in the extreme north of the department, The Unique Natural Area Los Estoraques in the centre of the department and the Tama National Natural Park in the south which overlaps the border and also forms a National Park in Venezuela.

North Santander’s mix of historical architecture and plethora of natural zones, perfect for breathtaking eco-tours makes it a gem amongst the northern Andes.
 

North Santander’s principal attractions are its areas of outstanding natural beauty and National Parks. However, the department’s culture is rich in history and substance.

A visit to North Santander is never complete without visiting one of its many small townships that are scattered across the territory, many of which have great national importance for the part they have played in the growth of Colombia as an independent nation. The beautiful Spanish-colonial architecture is a delight to behold.