Bucaramanga is the capital of Santander, Colombia, with a population of around 500,000 people. It has a warm climate with an average temperature of 25 degrees Celsius. Bucaramanga is known as the "Ciudad Bonita" or "Beautiful City" due to its over 160 parks. Local foods include tamales, arepas, guava snacks, and mute soup, while ecological tourism opportunities exist at the Parque Nacional del Chicamocha and activities like boating, caving, and paragliding.