Things To Do in Cucuta

One of Cúcuta’s primary attractions is this recreation of the historic childhood home of General Francisco de Paula Santander, a hero of Colombian independence who was born there in 1792. The original house was destroyed in the earthquake of 1875; the building you see today was built…

Some enjoy a side trip to this nearby colonial village so much that they decide to make the town their base in the area rather than Cúcuta. Though much of Pamplona, founded in 1549, was heavily damaged in an 1875 earthquake, the many 400-year-old structures, namely churches and…

This tree-lined plaza in the center of the city was previously known as the Plaza Mayor de San José de Guasimal, a setting of various historical events and public performances. Today it's one of Cúcuta’s premier people-watching spots. In the center of the park is a  bronze statue of…