Weddings
Outdoor ceremony beneath the trees and a reception under a lit tent.
Vegas del Verde
An Oasis for Recreation and Wellness
Four hectares of forest in the heart of the Bucaramanga Metropolitan Area.
About Us
A Natural Refuge
Four hectares of forest between two streams, just 10.2 km from Bucaramanga.
Vegas del Verde is a wooded 4-hectare property bordered by the Aranzoque stream and the La Florida creek.
Located in the heart of the Bucaramanga Metropolitan Area, it is a natural refuge that offers peace and safety amid the urban bustle.
Vereda Río Frío, Floridablanca · Santander, Colombia.
Explore the Biodiversity
Our Commitment
Physical, Mental, and Emotional Wellness
We believe in the power of connection and learning together. We offer spaces for activities that promote wellness through three commitments.
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Environmental Education and Social Awareness
Educational and gardening workshops, bird and butterfly watching, and the Sendero Ecovital (our ecological trail) for a close-up look at the property's plants.
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Healthy, Respectful Relationships
Family, social, and corporate gatherings, mindfulness, and workshops on emotional wellbeing, in spaces designed for connection.
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Respect for Nature and for Others
Home to 101 bird species and 347 plant species, including the Cedro and the Guayacán Amarillo, both valuable for conservation.
Vegas del Verde by the Numbers
- 101 Registered bird species
- 347 Plant species
- 4 Hectares of forest
- 20 Botanical families
Included on the Property
Property Amenities
- Wifi
- Restrooms
- Private Security
- Parking
Open Monday through Sunday, 6:00 a. m. to 10:00 p. m. Directions
Venue Rentals
FIVE SPACES TO GATHER
Within the property's four wooded hectares are five separate rental venues: from an open lawn for 150 people to a covered workshop pavilion for 45. Each has its own scale, its own shade, and its own light.
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The Largest
Alameda
150 people
The property's most spacious lawn: even, open grass, bordered by a row of trees and a living hedge that provide shade along the edges. It is the most open-air space for setting up full capacity under the sky.
Get a Quote for the Alameda -
La Vega
100 people
A flat grassy meadow with no buildings around it, closed off by bamboo groves and trees in the background. Level, open ground for outdoor setups.
Get a Quote for La Vega -
Teatrino
70 people
A round grassy clearing in the shade of the trees, made for sitting in a circle around whoever is leading: storytelling, talks, presentations, and group workshops.
Get a Quote for the Teatrino -
Covered
Taller
45 people
A covered area with a cane roof and woven-mat walls, string lights, a solid floor, and tables. The only space under a roof: good for painting, exhibits, and tabletop work even if it rains.
Get a Quote for the Taller -
Sports Field
30+20 players + spectators
A flat, closely mown grass surface, bordered by the hedge and large trees that shade spectators watching from the edge. For matches, games, and group physical activity.
Get a Quote for the Sports Field
Rental Conditions
Apply to all five spaces.
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4-hour base rental
With the option of 1 additional hour.
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Includes Rimax chairs and tables
Come with the space, already set up on-site.
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Sound system not included
The client provides the sound equipment.
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Outside catering allowed
For events only.
Rented to schools, companies, and individuals for:
- Concerts
- Weddings
- Birthdays
- School events
- Corporate events
- Outdoor painting
- Yoga
- Outdoor fitness
Coming soon: sand play area
Check AvailabilityCelebrations and Events
CELEBRATE AMONG THE TREES
Four wooded hectares for weddings, birthdays, kids' entertainment, and school and corporate gatherings, ten minutes from the bustle of Bucaramanga.
Base rental of four hours, with the option of one additional hour. Includes Rimax chairs and tables; the client provides the sound system. Outside food and catering are allowed for events only.
Birthdays
From a decorated picnic on the lawn to a nighttime party under a tent.
Kids' Entertainment
Games, storytime in the park, and cake on the lawn, with plenty of room to run around.
Corporate and School Events
Team-building days, talks, and educational field trips with wifi, parking, and private security.
Wellness
PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLNESS
We believe in the power of connection and learning together. We open our spaces to practices that promote physical, mental, and emotional wellness, always outdoors with the trees as our roof.
Seven Practices
- Therapeutic walks
- Functional training
- Fitness conditioning sessions
- Pilates
- Yoga
- Mindfulness
- Emotional wellbeing workshop
Wifi, restrooms, private security, and parking for all groups. Open Monday through Sunday, 6:00 a. m. to 10:00 p. m.
Book a Wellness SessionGatherings and Culture
SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
Learning together, celebrating together, and caring for what surrounds us: environmental education and social awareness, healthy and respectful relationships, respect for nature and for others.
- Educational workshops
- Gardening workshops
- Painting workshops
- Social gatherings
- Family gatherings
- Corporate gatherings
- Bird and butterfly watching
Tell us what you'd like to celebrate or learn, and we'll put together a custom plan.
Message Us on WhatsAppBirdwatching and Biodiversity
THE PROPERTY'S NATURAL WORLD
Four wooded hectares between the Aranzoque stream and the La Florida creek, in the heart of the Bucaramanga Metropolitan Area. Here, 101 bird species and 347 plant species have been recorded.
Guided Tour
SENDERO ECOVITAL
A guided tour for birdwatching and for observing the property's plants. The path is lined with guadua bamboo, Búcaro, and Caracolí trees, and follows the Aranzoque stream to where it meets the La Florida creek.
Aranzoque Stream La Florida Creek
- Guadua bamboo groves along the entire route
- Búcaro and Caracolí, the property's largest trees
- Guided bird and plant observation
Sendero Ecovital Admission
$15,000 COP
per person (approx. USD 4)
Reservations via WhatsApp at 316 675 8362. Open Monday through Sunday, 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Birdwatching
101 Registered Bird Species
The property is a birdwatching destination within the Bucaramanga Metropolitan Area. Among the 101 registered species are one endemic to Colombia and seven boreal migrants.
Endemic to Colombia
Colombian Chachalaca
Ortalis columbiana
Endemic means it doesn't occur naturally anywhere else in the world. It's the most singular species in Vegas del Verde's bird record.
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Boreal migratory species
Seven of the 101 registered species are boreal migrants: birds that travel down from the northern part of the continent and find refuge in the property's four hectares.
Bird Photography Contest
57 photographs taken on the property by 20 community photographers. Each image credits the person who took it.
Book a Birdwatching Outing
Outings run along the Sendero Ecovital. Admission: COP $15,000 per person.
Property Inventory
RECORDED BIODIVERSITY
Besides its birds, the property also has a record of its flora and the wildlife that shares it.
- 347 Plant species
- 20 Botanical families
- 18 Amphibian species
- 23 Reptile species
- 3 Mammal species
Plant Production and Sales
THE VIVERO
The Vivero (our plant nursery) is a space for growing and selling plants, and a learning space that supports our nature-connection workshops.
Guests can purchase plants and accessories to decorate their homes, offices, or events.
- Plant growing and sales
- Fertilizer sales
- Garden maintenance and tree and root pruning
- Sale and rental of event decoration accessories
ICA Registration
Resolution No. 00000819 · February 3, 2025
Accommodations
ECOPOSADA
The Ecoposada (our guesthouse) is a cabin for eight guests within the park's four hectares, surrounded by guayacán trees, flowering hedges, and fruit trees.
- 8 Guests
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Private bathrooms
Four bedrooms, each with its own bathroom: the cabin sleeps up to eight guests without anyone having to share. Waking up here means waking up inside the park, among the guayacán trees and the 101 bird species recorded on the property.
Your Stay Includes
- Breakfast
- Air conditioning
- Wifi
- Parking
These photos show the gardens, paths, and common areas surrounding the Ecoposada. Check availability via WhatsApp: Monday through Sunday, 6:00 a. m. to 10:00 p. m.
Schools and Educational Groups
LEARNING OUTDOORS
Seven spaces for an entire class to spend the day outdoors: a stage, a workshop pavilion, bird and plant observation, pollinators, a trail, and a plant nursery. Hands-on environmental education, ten kilometers from Bucaramanga.
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Teatrino
An outdoor stage for 70 people: plays, storytellers, project presentations, and welcome ceremonies.
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Taller
A covered area for 45 people, with Rimax chairs and tables included. Gardening, outdoor painting, and group work in the shade.
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Bird Observatory
Birdwatching on the property, where 101 bird species have been recorded, including the Colombian Chachalaca, endemic to the country.
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Plant Observatory
347 plant species and 20 botanical families to identify in the field, with conservation trees such as the Cedro and the Guayacán Amarillo.
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Pollinator Garden
Butterfly watching and observing pollinators at work among the park's blooms.
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Sendero Ecovital
A guided route lined with guadua bamboo, Búcaro, and Caracolí trees, following the Aranzoque stream to where it meets the La Florida creek.
See the Trail -
Vivero
Plant production and sales, and a learning space: planting, fertilizers, and care. ICA registration, resolution No. 00000819 dated February 3, 2025.
Bringing a Class?
The base rental is four hours, with the option of one additional hour, and includes Rimax chairs and tables; the school provides the sound system. We'll design the route based on grade level and number of students.
Getting Here
Location
We're in the Río Frío district of Floridablanca, 10.2 km from Bucaramanga and 10.3 km from Girón: four wooded hectares between the Aranzoque stream and the La Florida creek, right in the Metropolitan Area.
The Address
Vereda Río Frío, 500 m past the Carabineros road.Floridablanca, Santander, Colombia.
Coordinates 7.0574425, -73.1144128
The property has its own parking and private security.
Landmarks
If you know any of these places, you already know where we are.
- Floridablanca–Girón Ring Road
- Conjunto Natura business eco-park
- Alkosto · Makro · PriceSmart
- Mediterráneo Fútbol Park
- Mediterráneo Royal
- Cañaveral Mall
- La Florida Mall
- Caracolí Mall
Distances from the Property
Close to the city and at the gateway to tourist Santander. Approximate distances.
- Bucaramanga 10.2 km
- Girón 10.3 km
- Cañón del Chicamocha 48.8 km
- Zapatoca 62.6 km
- San Gil 98.7 km
- Socorro 118.5 km
- Barichara 120.6 km
Reservations and Contact
Contact
Reservations and quotes are handled via WhatsApp. Message us and we'll get back to you with availability, conditions, and everything you need to know before you visit.
WhatsApp · reservations and quotes
+57 316 675 8362
The fastest way: everything gets confirmed here.
Email
vegasdelverde.1@gmail.com
For proposals, partnerships, and documents.
Instagram
@vegasdelverde
The property's day-to-day, the birds, and the events.
Hours
Monday through Sunday, 6:00 a. m. – 10:00 p. m.
Every day of the year, no exceptions.
Directions
Vereda Río Frío, Floridablanca
See the map and navigation routes.