Guadalupe, Santander facts for kids
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Guadalupe, Santander (Colombia)
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Vista Guadalupe, Santander, Colombia
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Location of the municipality and town of Guadalupe, Santander in the Santander Department of Colombia.
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| Country | Colombia | ||
| Department | Santander Department | ||
| Area | |||
| • Municipality and town | 155,81 km2 (6,016 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 1.395 m (4.577 ft) | ||
| Population | |||
| • Municipality and town | 5.596 inhabitants | ||
| • Urban | 1.692 inhabitants | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
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Guadalupe is a charming town and municipality located in the Santander Department in northeastern Colombia. It was founded a long time ago, in 1715, by the Camacho Sabidos family. Captain José Camacho Sabidos led this effort, with help from Don Juan de Herrera and Tovar. This information comes from church records from 1713.
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Discovering Guadalupe: Fun Places to Visit
Guadalupe is a great place to explore! It has many natural spots that are perfect for adventure and relaxation.
- El Salitre Pond: Imagine a natural hot tub! This pond has warm water that flows into a natural pool carved into the rock. It's like a natural jacuzzi.
- La Gloria Pond: Not far from El Salitre, this is another natural pool where people love to swim. It's also a popular spot for barbecues and picnics.
- La Cueva el Perico: This is a natural cave, about 3 kilometers from the main road. It's a cool place to explore if you like caves.
- La Peña del Cajón: This is a huge natural rock formation, like a deep cut in the ground. It's 110 meters high at its tallest point, making it an exciting place for rappelling (climbing down ropes).
Other amazing places to see include:
- La Chorrera Waterfall
- La Cueva del Indio (The Indian's Cave)
- La Piedra del Sapo (The Frog's Stone)
- Las Gachas stream
- La Cueva de los Aviones (The Airplanes Cave)
- La Llanera waterfall
- The Suarez River
- The town's beautiful main church, built from carved stone, located right in the central park.
Recently, more travelers have been visiting Guadalupe. This is partly because a new hotel with 25 rooms opened, making it easier for tourists to stay and enjoy the town.
How Guadalupe Makes Money
The main ways people in Guadalupe earn a living are through farming (agriculture) and raising animals (livestock). Local organizations like Multicoop LTDA and Banco Agrario also help the town's economy.
Getting Around Guadalupe
Guadalupe is connected to bigger cities by roads. A secondary road links Guadalupe to the main highway between Bucaramanga and Bogotá, passing through Oiba. About 60% of the road to Guadalupe is now paved, making travel easier.
The town is also connected to Suaita, passing through San Jose Suaita, which leads to the central highway to Bogotá. There are also roads to Contratación and Guapotá. These roads are not paved but are usually okay for driving, though they might be a bit bumpy for regular cars.
Learning in Guadalupe: Schools and Education
Guadalupe has two main schools for students:
- The Escuela Normal Superior María Auxiliadora
- The Instituto Técnico Agropecuario
These schools help young people in the town get a good education.
Fun Times: Festivals and Celebrations
People in Guadalupe love to celebrate! Here are some of their main festivities:
- Festivity of Virgen el Carmen: Celebrated on July 16th.
- Festivity of Virgen de Guadalupe: Celebrated on December 12th.
- Ferias y Fiestas (Fairs and Feasts): These usually happen in the second week of January and are a big event with lots of fun activities.
- The Sports Week: This is a week dedicated to sports, usually held between September and October.
They also have other important religious celebrations, like Corpus Christi, various saints' days, Holy Week (Easter), and Christmas.
Guadalupe's Local Media
Guadalupe has its own local media to keep everyone informed and entertained.
- Guadalupe Stereo: This is a community radio station. You can even find them online at www.guadalupestereo.jimdo.com.
- TV Guadalupe: This is the community TV channel.
Both the radio and TV stations are important voices for the town's residents. They try to cover most of the important events happening in Guadalupe.
Climate in Guadalupe
| Climate data for Guadalupe (Laja La), elevation 1,400 m (4,600 ft), (1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 26.3 (79.3) |
26.7 (80.1) |
27.0 (80.6) |
26.5 (79.7) |
26.4 (79.5) |
26.3 (79.3) |
26.3 (79.3) |
26.5 (79.7) |
26.4 (79.5) |
26.0 (78.8) |
25.9 (78.6) |
26.0 (78.8) |
26.3 (79.3) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 21.4 (70.5) |
21.5 (70.7) |
21.6 (70.9) |
21.5 (70.7) |
21.4 (70.5) |
21.3 (70.3) |
21.2 (70.2) |
21.2 (70.2) |
21.1 (70.0) |
21.1 (70.0) |
21.1 (70.0) |
21.4 (70.5) |
21.3 (70.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 15.6 (60.1) |
15.3 (59.5) |
15.6 (60.1) |
16.0 (60.8) |
15.9 (60.6) |
15.6 (60.1) |
15.2 (59.4) |
15.1 (59.2) |
15.2 (59.4) |
15.3 (59.5) |
15.6 (60.1) |
15.8 (60.4) |
15.5 (59.9) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 119.0 (4.69) |
165.8 (6.53) |
219.4 (8.64) |
361.4 (14.23) |
373.7 (14.71) |
273.7 (10.78) |
270.6 (10.65) |
276.4 (10.88) |
324.0 (12.76) |
408.1 (16.07) |
342.6 (13.49) |
200.3 (7.89) |
3,335.1 (131.30) |
| Average precipitation days | 12 | 13 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 15 | 242 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 82 | 82 | 81 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 82 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
Images for kids
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El Salitre Pond
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La Gloria Pond
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Waterfall at La Gloria Pond
See also
In Spanish: Guadalupe (Santander) para niños
