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From $12 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

La Pacha Camping

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Peaceful eco-site amid wooded mountains 20 minutes’ drive from San Gil
Barichara 25 minutes’ drive; Socorro 45 minutes
Dogs welcome; vegetarian restaurant and own-grown coffee; movie bus

Halfway between the activity hub that is San Gil (20 minutes’ drive) and the colonial town of Barichara (25 minutes), surrounded by a spectacular landscape of forested, coffee-producing mountains, is La Pacha Camping. It’s oh-so-peaceful at this family-run site in the Santander department of northern Colombia, with only nature as the soundtrack to your holiday: rustling leaves, chirping birds – and the occasional bleating from the resident goats. Other permanent residents at this small site on a farm include cats and dogs. And with the owners being such animal lovers, it almost goes without saying that your own four-legged friend is a welcome guest too. La Pacha has impeccable eco credentials, with composting toilets, solar showers and recycling points. An organic garden supplies many of the ingredients for the vegetarian fare served at the on-site restaurant – from pasta dishes, to stir-fries and veggie burgers. All washed down with the farm’s own shade-grown coffee, of course. If you prefer to do your own cooking, you’re welcome to use the large farmhouse kitchen. After watching the sunset from the huge sky hammock, the evening continues with a film in the movie bus or with chats and games around the campfire. And during the day? There’s plenty to do both on site – whether hiking the forest trails around the farm, milking the goats, or playing ping pong in the games room – and in the local area, from swimming in natural pools like Balneario Pescaderito (50 minutes) and Pozo El Paraiso (55 minutes), to abseiling down the Cascada Juan Curi waterfall.

Campground type

Open now

Please note

The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Reception is unmanned after 10 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.

Languages spoken

English

Spanish

Open from Wed, Jan 1 to Mon, May 12 2025

Open from Sat, Jul 12 to Wed, Dec 31 2025

Campsite types & availability

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Tents for hire Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

La Pacha Camping

Vereda Guayabal

San Gil

Barichara

Santander

Colombia

684039

Directions

Timezone

America/Bogota -0500 (GMT-05:00)

GPS

6.60047°N
-73.16854°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

If pedalling along a zipwire suspended across a vast, forested chasm is your idea of a good time, check out Parque Extremo El Peñón Guane (10 minutes’ drive), where you can do exactly that. There are also regular ziplines here, plus bungee jumping and other adrenaline-filled activities. Voted ‘the most beautiful village in Colombia’, Barichara sits on the edge of a canyon – which means spectacular views from its several ‘miradors’, or observation decks. Stroll among the well-preserved colonial centre, and stop at the Barichara Paper Workshop to buy handcrafted paper products. Socorro (45 minutes) is another pretty colonial town. Dating from the late 18th century, the Basilica of Our Lady of Help has an elegant interior, with huge chandeliers, stone columns and colourful stained-glass windows. The history of Colombian independence is explored at the House of Culture Horacio Rodríguez Plata.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 2 day(s) of arrival.

Admission

All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.
Unsupervised minors must have a letter of authorization from their parents or legal guardian.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Dogs

The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Extras

Motorcycle(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m..
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Reception

Reception is open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. between 04/25 and 05/12 and between 07/12 and 01/01.
Reception is unmanned after 10 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.

Sites

You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

Taxes

Local city/eco tax is included in the rate.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
No vehicle movement between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m..

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

Does La Pacha Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is La Pacha Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near La Pacha Camping? If pedalling along a zipwire suspended across a vast, forested chasm is your idea of a good time, check out Parque Extremo El Peñón Guane (10 minutes’ drive), where you can do … Read more