Bogota (D.C) to Cucuta (N.San) bus

The bus journey from Bogotá to Cúcuta offers travelers the chance to explore Colombia's diverse geography and culture. Covering a distance of approximately 570 kilometers, the trip can take around 12 hours, depending on traffic and weather conditions. Travelers can enjoy ever-changing landscapes, from the mountains of the Andean region to the plains and valleys surrounding Cúcuta, while experiencing the varied climate that characterizes this beautiful country.

If you already acquired your tickets to travel from Bogota to Cucuta and you are looking for a return trip, you can buy them easily on our platform. We have many bus operators that travel through this route, that departs at different times to give the passengers more options. So, what are you waiting for? Buy your bus tickets from Cucuta to Bogota with redBus. 

Bogota is the capital of Colombia, situated at 2600 m a.s.l. The city is known as the "Athens of South America" due to its great number of museums, theaters, libraries, and cultural activities. It is the third most elevated city in South America, behind La Paz and Quito. In your journey through Bogota, you will enjoy the historical tour along streets that combine modernity with colonial architecture. Bogota is well known for its cultural events like the International Book Fair and the "Festivales al Parque", which are attended by both national and international tourists. The Gold Museum, the National Observatory, the Colpatria Tower, and the Botanical Garden José Celestino Mutis, the old La Candelaria Barrios are all must-see destinations for all tourists. We hope you enjoy your historical and cultural adventure in Bogota! 

San Jose de Cucuta is a Colombian municipality, the capital of the Norte de Santander department. It is located in the northeast of the country, in the homonymous valley, on the Eastern Cordillera of the Andes, and in front of the border with Venezuela. It is the political, economic, administrative, industrial, cultural, and tourist nucleus of the department. The name of the city was awarded in honor of José de Nazaret and by the name of the cacique Bari "Cucuta", who ruled the region before the conquest. Cucuta is remembered as a military city because in 1821, Simon Bolivar, Francisco de Paula Santander, and other heroes of independence, met in the current Villa del Rosario to decree the first constitution that officially declared the independence of the Republic of Colombia. Santander Park is the main square of Cucuta, a place where various historical events and public spectacles occurred. It is located in front of the Cucuta city hall and the San Jose cathedral. In the center of the park, there is a bronze bust of General Santander, created in 1890. Currently, it is a prosperous city and very important economically due to its proximity to Venezuela. In addition, it stands out for its modern road infrastructure. 

Cúcuta enjoys a warm and dry climate for most of the year, typical of the northeastern region of Colombia. Temperatures usually range between 20°C and 35°C, with a rainy season from April to November. During the driest months, the sun shines brightly, creating hot days and cool nights, while the rains of the wet season help to refresh the environment and maintain lush vegetation.

● Hotel Caravana

- Address: Av. 4 No. 5-76 Barrio Latino

- Services: Economic rooms with personal beds that have TV, free wi-fi, and a shared bathroom. It offers daily maid service and, if you wish, laundry (not included in the price). It is located 1.1 km from the Ventura Plaza shopping center.

● Hotel La Embajada de Antioquia

- Address: Av. 4 Number 4 - 63 Latin Quarter

- Services: Rooms include flat-screen cable TV, private bathroom with bathtub, free WiFi, and 24-hour reception. It also has a restaurant and is pet friendly.

● Atlantis Plaza Hotel

- Address: Calle 8 No. 7-55 Centro

- Services: Comfortable rooms with air conditioning, flat-screen TV, free WiFi, and a private bathroom. It also has an indoor pool and spa. Serve the traditional Colombian breakfast that includes eggs.

● Hotel Vasconia Center

- Address: Cl. 10 # 3-51 Centro

- Services: Rooms with air conditioning, private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and free WiFi.

● Hotel Arizona Suites

- Address: Av. 0 Nº 7-62

- Services: Hotel located in the center of Cucuta. It has pleasant rooms with a private bathroom, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, and free WiFi. In addition, it has a swimming pool, spa, sauna, and a restaurant (which provides breakfast).

● Londeros Sur

- Address: Av. LiberTadores # 0E-60, Barrio Blanco

- Services: Restaurant highly recommended by the locals for its fantastic meats, it stands out for its steak and ribs. In addition, it offers desserts, wines, and drinks.

● El Balcon Paisa

- Address: Cross street 7 with Av. Libertadores

- Services: Typical restaurant that offers traditional dishes such as empanadas, soups, arepas, patacones, and grills. In addition, starting at 8:00 pm, it offers live music shows. It is an ideal place for tourists because its decoration is representative of the area. 

● Gran Colombiano Park: Historical and tourist complex that has the Santander house, a museum that shows the belongings of the general and politician who participated in the independence of Colombia. There is also the historical temple, where the Cúcuta Congress was held and the Constitution of 1821 was written. In addition, there is the Casa de la Bagatela, the government house in which the executive power of Gran Colombia functioned in 1821.

● Santander Park: In this park, the Plaza Mayor of San Jose de Guasimales was formerly located, a place that was the scene of important historical events and public events. In addition to its attractive distribution, this park is famous for the pigeons that inhabit it.

● Simón Bolivar Park: Beautiful park very well cared for by the residents of the area. It is ideal to go and enjoy nature as it has different types of trees and animals (parrots, iguanas, and hawks). In the center is a bronze statue of the liberator Simon Bolivar, which was made as a replica of one erected in Rome. 

● March 19 - Anniversary of the foundation: Festivity that commemorates the founding of the city, is the most important celebration because it is the day of San Jose (the official name of the city and of the Diocese).

● February 28 - Battle of Cúcuta: Festivity that commemorates the historic battle of Cúcuta on the Bolívar hill. Usually, the community and tourists participate. 

● Public bus: In Cúcuta you can take buses in various sectors of the city, having the possibility of traveling seamlessly through different areas.

● Taxi: Distances in Cúcuta are short, so a taxi may be a good idea to get around quickly without paying large fees. 

● La turmada: Traditional dish made with boiled eggs, potato sabanera, cheese, onion, tomato, paprika, parsley, celery, pot, milk, cream, black sauce, pepper, and in certain cases, beer sausage.

● Mute: Soup made with pork, corn, potatoes, and chickpeas. It is usually served with rice, chickpea cakes, and cassava.

● Big ants: If you tried the "hormigas culonas" on your trip to Cucuta and you liked them, you have to take them back so that other people can try them too.

● Artseanias: All kinds of work such as handles, earrings, necklaces, and others, are a good gift.

● Hammock: A good hammock is an unexpected gift or the best of memories of a trip. 

San Jose de Cucuta is a Colombian municipality, capital of the Norte de Santander department. It is located in the northeast of the country, in the homonymous Valley, on the Eastern Cordillera of the Andes and in front of the border with Venezuela. It is the political, economic, administrative, industrial, cultural and tourist nucleus of the department. The name of the city was awarded in honor of José de Nazaret and by the name of the cacique Bari "Cucuta", who ruled the region before the conquest. Cucuta is remembered as a military city because in 1821, Simon Bolivar, Francisco de Paula Santander and other heroes of independence, met in the current Villa del Rosario to decree the first constitution that officially declared the independence of the Republic of Colombia. Santander Park is the main square of Cucuta, a place where various historical events and public spectacles occurred. It is located in front of the Cucuta city hall and the San Jose cathedral. In the center of the park there is a bronze bust of General Santander, created in 1890. Currently, it is a prosperous city and very important economically due to its proximity to Venezuela. In addition, it stands out for its modern road infrastructure. 

• Copetran
• Berlinas del Fonce
• Omega
• Copetran
• Expreso Bolivariano
• Cotrans
• Concorde

The journey from Bogotá to Cúcuta provides a unique opportunity to explore Colombia's geographic and cultural diversity, enjoying changing landscapes and enriching experiences along the way.

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