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Municipality of Colombia in North Santander
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Cúcuta is in the Eastern Andino subregion of Colombia.
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Casa de Santander
Francisco de Paula Santander is hero of the independence of Colombia and his house is located in Villa del Rosario (a municipality member of the Metropolitan Area of Cúcuta). There you can visit the Historic Church that was the principal seat of the Congress of Great Colombia (a federation of Colombia, Panama, Venezuela and Ecuador).
Torre del Reloj
Next to Casa de Santander
Unicentro is the most important shopping mall in Colombia. There are five sedes located at Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, City of Panama and Cúcuta). More than 48,000 m² of commerce, 110 stores, Center of foods, Bingo and casino, Supermarket Carrefour, Open spaces and green zones.
By bus
Cúcuta is connected by national highways with Bogotá (14 hours, COP$80,000) and Caracas (16 hours) in Venezuela.
By bus
There are many public and private transportation companies that offer bus services and cover almost all of the metropolitan area (Villa del Rosario, Los Patios and El Zulia).
By taxi
This is by far the best way to travel around if you don't mind spending a bit more for transportation. The cabs here may take you to anywhere you want.
By bicycle
A ride on Cúcuta's modern Ciclo-Vía is a very exciting and healthy way to get to know the city and get closer to the people.
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