The Topocoro reservoir from San Vicente de Chucurí
Tours, places to stay, restaurants and spots on the reservoir in San Vicente de Chucurí, along the road from Bucaramanga.
- by road to El Tablazo
- 29km
- above sea level, town center
- 692m
- average temperature
- 27.8°C
Key facts about San Vicente de Chucurí
- San Vicente de Chucurí is one of the six towns around the Topocoro reservoir, in Santander.
- From the town center it is about 29 km by road to El Tablazo, where the boat tours leave from.
- The town center is at about 692 m above sea level, with an average temperature of about 27.8 °C; El Tablazo, on the reservoir shore, is at about 300 m.
San Vicente de Chucurí is one of the six towns with jurisdiction over the Topocoro reservoir. The Bucaramanga–San Vicente de Chucurí road is one of the access routes to the reservoir; along it lies El Tablazo, one of the points where boats depart.
Here we bring together the tours, places to stay and spots in San Vicente de Chucurí published in the guide.
It is Santander's largest cocoa producer and a hub for ecotourism and adventure: hiking, birdwatching and water sports on the reservoir, according to Wikipedia (in Spanish). It is warm, with an average of about 27.8 °C.
Tours on the reservoir from San Vicente de Chucurí
We only publish tours from providers with a valid National Tourism Registry (RNT). In the meantime, explore the reservoir's activities with the links above.
Places to stay in San Vicente de Chucurí near the reservoir
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Restaurants in San Vicente de Chucurí
River cooking, bocachico and traditional Santander food.
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Docks, viewpoints and waterfalls in San Vicente de Chucurí
Docks, viewpoints and waterfalls are added as we confirm their coordinates on site.
How to get to the reservoir from San Vicente de Chucurí
From the town center it is about 29 km on the San Vicente–La Lisboa road to El Tablazo, the boat area. From Bucaramanga, take the Barrancabermeja road to La Lisboa and then head toward San Vicente; buses leave from the Bucaramanga terminal and the trip to San Vicente takes about 3 to 4 hours.
Watch out for the Peña de Oro Grande and Peña de Oro Chiquito sections and a narrowed lane near the El Tablazo bridge since 2026. Check the road status in the how to get there guide before you go.
See the full guide to getting thereQuestions about the reservoir from San Vicente de Chucurí
What can I do at the Topocoro reservoir from San Vicente de Chucurí?
Boat tours, pontoon outings, kayaking, fishing and hikes, depending on the tours that operators departing from San Vicente de Chucurí publish. You can see them above on this page and in things to do.
How do I get to the reservoir from San Vicente de Chucurí?
Check the "how to get there" section on this page and the full route guide, with directions from Bucaramanga and each town.
Where can I stay in San Vicente de Chucurí near the reservoir?
Places to stay in San Vicente de Chucurí from verified providers appear on this page. To compare types, see where to stay.
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