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Guadalajara de Buga / Charm, history, and bugs galore

MeowScore 😸88/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😻
🚗 Traffic density 😸
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😻
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

April

Ideal weather for Feria de las Flores and spring blooms.

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january

Visit for the Festival of Kings - live music, street food and fireworks!

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february

Enjoy the colorful Carnaval de Buga, complete with parades and masquerades!

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march

Celebrate Holy Week traditions, including the famous 'Viacrucis' procession through the city.

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april

Experience the Feria de las Flores, with flower shows and garden tours.

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may

Explore the archaeological treasures of nearby Tierradentro.

🎭💃
june

Take part in the colorful Corpus Christi celebrations, featuring street mimes and dances.

🏊‍♀️🌊
july

Escape the heat at the refreshing Guadalajara Water Park.

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august

Join the Fiestas de la Empanada, devoted to the town's favorite snack!

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september

Witness the spectacular kite-flying festival, with traditional and creative designs.

🚶‍♀️🌲
october

Hike to the beautiful waterfalls of Buenaventura.

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november

Indulge in the gastronomic delights of the Festival del Dulce.

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december

Admire the stunning Nativity scenes adorning the city's churches and public spaces.

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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As a visiting cat, the economical/shopping situation in Guadalajara de Buga is neither super cheap nor extremely expensive. It is just right for a tourist on a budget.

Check out the outdoor markets for affordable shopping and try local street food to save on dining expenses.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

religious pilgrimage

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

religious pilgrimage

Many come to visit Basílica del Señor de los Milagros.

Tipping

10-15%

Tipping is appreciated but not always expected

Tipping

10-15%

Tipping is appreciated but not always expected

Cash preferred, bill splitting common, modest etiquette observed

internet situation

bad Speed

Limited options and slow speeds.

meh Availability

Limited coverage beyond city center.

meh Cellular

Decent coverage, but speeds may vary.

Electric socket type A

Common in North and Central America, and Japan. Mind voltage difference, especially for Japan (100V).

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biking possible

Limited infrastructure

walkable -ish

Lovely parks, moderate traffic

LGBTQ tolerated

Mixed attitudes

A charming colonial village with colorful houses and delicious catnip.

Famous for its cat-friendly sanctuary and purrfect religious celebrations.

Things to do

The mainstream

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Museo del Oro del Banco de la Republica
🐈⛪🧘‍♀️
Iglesia de San Francisco
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Centro Historico de Guadalajara de Buga
🏞️🌳😻
Parque Nacional Natural Las Hermosas
🐈‍⬛🙏🏼
Basilica de Buga

The mainstream

🐱💰✨
Museo del Oro del Banco de la Republica

A museum filled with glittering gold artifacts that tell the history of Colombia's indigenous cultures. Cats will be in awe of the shiny treasures and fascinated by the stories behind them.

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🐈⛪🧘‍♀️
Iglesia de San Francisco

A centuries-old church known for its beautiful courtyard and peaceful atmosphere. It's a popular spot for cats to relax and meditate.

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🐾🏰☕
Centro Historico de Guadalajara de Buga

A historic center full of colonial charm, grand architecture, and many shops and cafes. It's a great spot for cats to go on a stroll and soak up the culture.

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🏞️🌳😻
Parque Nacional Natural Las Hermosas

A stunning national park filled with beautiful landscapes, waterfalls, and hiking trails. It's the purrfect place to explore and get in touch with nature.

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🐈‍⬛🙏🏼
Basilica de Buga

A beautiful basilica where many cats come to pray and give thanks for good health and happiness. It is also home to the patron saint of cats, Our Lady of the Cats.

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Off the beaten path

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Museo del Tren
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Basilica del Señor de los Milagros
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Los Chorros
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Cerro del Cristo Rey
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Parque de la Music

Off the beaten path

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Museo del Tren

Discover the history of trains by following their tracks in this museum, you'll be a trainiac in no time!

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Basilica del Señor de los Milagros

Admire this cat-thedral and its miraculous crucifix that managed to survive yowls of fires.

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Los Chorros

Enjoy the beauty of Los Chorro's natural water springs for a cat-tastic experience.

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🚶‍♀️
Cerro del Cristo Rey

Hike up this hill for a purrfect view and visit the charming Cristo Rey statue.

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Parque de la Music

Great place to cat-ch some live outdoor music and take a cat-like stroll among trees and flowers.

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biking possible

Limited infrastructure

walkable -ish

Lovely parks, moderate traffic

LGBTQ tolerated

Mixed attitudes

Mindful meoweler tips

Architectural Marvels of Guadalajara de Buga

With buildings like the Basilica del Señor de los Milagros and the Palacio Municipal, this city boasts of modern and historic architecture like no other.

Foodie Paradise

From the traditional bandeja paisa to the unique Cholado, this city is heaven for food lovers. Don't forget to try the famous helado de paila!

Religious Iconography

The city is known for its religious fervor and devotion to the Señor de los Milagros, whose statues are seen at every corner of the city.

Useful external sites

www.bugaturismo.gov.co

Buga Turismo↗

Official tourism website for Guadalajara de Buga

www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g297492-Guadalajara_de_Buga_Valle_del_Cauca_Department-Vacations.html

TripAdvisor↗

Travelers' reviews and recommendations for Guadalajara de Buga

www.lonelyplanet.com/colombia/valle-del-cauca/guadalajara-de-buga

Lonely Planet↗

Travel guide and information about Guadalajara de Buga

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