In Colombia there is a municipality that has a particular tradition and is related to honey consumption where its residents prefer to taste their sweet flavor with a spoon instead than add it to a bread. In what place is this town?
In Barichara, located in the department of Santander, beekeeping is an issue that began to be held since the 70s for the excessive presence of real bees as told by Colombia’s national radio.
Years later, the arrival of African bees caused the disappearance of the predominant species and this generated that people dedicated to collection They will provide better guarantees regarding honey collection and of course the preservation of these insects.
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Not only is this matter one of its main attractions, many travelers choose to spend their rest days in this municipality due to their essence and also its beautiful landscapes.
Barichara, one of the 18 villages recognized as the heritage of Colombia.
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How to get to Barichara in Santander?
From Travelography they noted that to get to this municipality It can be done taking public transport from Bucaramanga to San Gil on a tour that can last 3 hours.
In this destination you will have to take another bus for Barichara and in 30 minutes it will be in the most beautiful town in Colombia.
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If it starts from the capital of the country, you will have to get on a fleet to San Gil and then one for Barichara. The approximate time is six and a half hours.
A curious tradition in Santandereanos: the consumption of ant Culona
Colombia Travel remarked that in this part of the country, its residents They tend to consume culonas ants, which are offered to tourists and also recognize themselves as a culinary delight.
“More than a simple dish, this ant is a symbol of the rich gastronomic culture of the region, A tradition rooted in the history and identity of its people, ”they said.
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Its value depends on the crop, since it is an insect that is collected in the middle of the rainy seasons. In addition, its nutritional content and different flavor managed to captivate the palate of some curious.
