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Great Activities, Things to Do, Nabusimake, El Parque Besotes, Maruamake, Rio Guatapuri, Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park, Vallenato Music in Valledupar Colombia

Valledupar is an important cultural center with countless activities and events taking place each week. While the Vallenato Music Festival attracts tens of thousands each April and is truly a must see event if you happen to be visiting Colombia during this time, there are numerous cultural events which take place each week. Valledupar is also a great launching point for visiting indigenous villages located in the Sierra Nevadas de Santa Marta such as Nabusimake and Maruamake. If you've got the time, plan to spend a week here.
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Valledupar is an important cultural center with countless activities and events taking place each week. While the Vallenato Music Festival attracts tens of thousands each April and is truly a must see event if you happen to be visiting Colombia during this time, there are numerous cultural events which take place each week. Valledupar is also a great launching point for visiting indigenous villages located in the Sierra Nevadas de Santa Marta such as Nabusimake and Maruamake. If you've got the time, plan to spend a week here.

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Valledupar - Vallenato Music Festival

Every April, Valledupar is host to the countries largest Vallenato Music Festival on the final weekend in April. Vallenato music is indigenous to Colombia and has its cultural epicenter in Valledupar. If you plan to attend the festival book your hotel reservations early.
Valledupar - Rio Guatapurí

The Rio Guatapuri runs parallel to Valledupar along the cities northern border, and every day locals and travelers swing by to relax in its cool water. Be aware, the current can be fast moving, and while you may see locals jumping from the bridge overhead, it is not recommended.
Valledupar - La Mina / Maruamake

For an incredible freshwater swim without the crowds of Rio Guatapuri, catch a ride in the Sierra Nevada mountains to visit La Mina. This other worldly swimming area is just a 60 minute drive from Valledupar. You can catch a truck from La Galleria Popular for 7.000 COP.
Valledupar - Nabusimake

Nabusimake is the spiritual center of the Arhuaco indigenous people. Located high in the Sierra Nevada mountains, the community and their way of living inspire a spiritual stillness in all who witness it, and the surrounding area is alive with virgin forests, waterfalls, and birds.
Valledupar - Music and Arts

It is no coincidence that the Vallenata music festival occurs in Valledupar each year. The city's geography has made it a melting pot for African, European, and Native Indigenous people for hundreds of years, and that blending has given the region a powerful artistic voice.
Valledupar - EcoParque Los Besotes

Eco-Parque Los Besotes is a 1,000 hectare reserve located just 10km north of Valledupar on the road towards La Mina and Maruamake. Situated at the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas de Santa Marta, the park is home to over 250 species of birds, monkeys, ocelots, pumas, and jaguars.
Valledupar - Bike Ride to Guacochito

If you're looking for a relaxing bike ride with beautiful scenery, smooth safe roads, local artisans, and a good chance to see monkeys, you will enjoy this ride. Begin the ride by going NW along the Rio Guatapuri, cross the bridge, and turn right on the first road after Club Campaste.