Barichara Postal Codes, Guanentá, Santander Colombia

Postal codes for Barichara range from 684041 to 684048 in Santander, Guanentá, Colombia. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Barichara.

Barichara on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Barichara municipalities in Colombia. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Barichara

Key Facts

Barichara is a municipality located in the Guanentá Province of the Santander Department in northeastern Colombia. Situated approximately 118 kilometers from the departmental capital of Bucaramanga, this picturesque town occupies a strategic position on the Andean highlands at an elevation of around 1,300 meters above sea level. Covering an area of approximately 232 square kilometers, Barichara is home to roughly 7,000 residents and is renowned for its exceptionally well-preserved colonial architecture, which earned it the designation as a National Monument of Colombia in 1978. The municipality is divided into multiple corregimientos and veredas (rural subdivisions) that spread across its varied terrain of rolling hills and deep canyons. Barichara's distinctive yellow sandstone buildings, cobblestone streets, and traditional craftsmanship have made it one of Colombia's most celebrated heritage towns, often referred to as 'the prettiest town in Colombia.' For those seeking to access postal code information for Barichara's various neighborhoods and surrounding rural areas, detailed location data is available through regional postal services.

Neighboring Regions

* San Gil

* Villanueva

* Cabrera

* Gálan

* Zapatoca

* Pinchote