. Designing my Colombia Travel Bucket List blog. Guatapurí River: the best way to get to know Valledupar

 

MY TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

Have you ever been to the world capital of vallenato? If your answer is no, then come and visit Valledupar. You can have fun, dance, explore the city, and enjoy its beautiful river, the Guatapurí.

People used to come to this river to relax and spend time with their families. You can walk around the area and check out the beautiful landscape. When you look at the river and the mountains, you may fall in love with the place.

Finally, you can stop by the famous statue of the Mermaid of Hurtado. If you visit Valledupar, you will want to come back again.

WHERE TO GO(Places to visit)

You should explore downtown Valledupar to experience the atmosphere of vallenato music. You can walk around the city and enjoy the sound of the accordions in the streets. In the past, musicians used to play vallenato in the parks and public places.

Then you can stop by the monuments of the vallenato minstrels and learn about their history. After that, check out the Park of Life and feel its peaceful vibe. Finally, you can cool off by bathing in the waters of the Guatapurí River.

WHAT TO DO(Activities)

The most important thing in Valledupar is to dance and listen to vallenato music. You will hear it everywhere in the city. In the past, people used to play vallenato in many public places, and today you can still enjoy it in different parts of the city.

You can go out to its bars and nightclubs and walk around downtown Valledupar. You can also stop by the Guatapurí River and check out the statue of the Mermaid of Hurtado. Finally, you can cool off by bathing in its crystal-clear waters.

TRAVEL TIPS

You should bring clothes for hot weather when you visit Valledupar. In the past, visitors used to bring light clothes because the weather is usually very warm.

You should also wear sunscreen and put on a hat to protect yourself from the sun. It is important to drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration and to cool down during the day.

If you feel very hot, you can go out to the Guatapurí River and relax in the water. If you follow these tips, you will enjoy your visit to Valledupar.