Arauca
Colombia · Departamento de AraucaCO
Municipality and city in Arauca Department, Colombia
Arauca is a municipality and capital city of the Arauca Department of Colombia. Its full name is Villa de Santa Bárbara de Arauca, it is located at N 07° 05′ 25″ - W 70° 45′ 42″. The Municipality of Arauca has a total population of 85,585.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 96,814
- Coordinates
- 7.085, -70.759
- Timezone
- America/Bogota
- Elevation
- 125 m
Overview of Arauca
Arauca is the kind of medium-sized town you find in Departamento de Arauca, Colombia. Around 96,814 people live here. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. Plan around nature, culture and sports and you will not run out of ideas. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Arauca
Nature in Arauca
(2)On the nature side, Arauca offers National Parks and Parks. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Arauca. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Culture in Arauca
(1)Under culture, Arauca is tagged with Mines. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Arauca.
Sports in Arauca
(1)Sports lovers get Slopes. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Arauca. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Water Sports in Arauca
(1)For water sports, expect Surf. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Arauca's own activity tags.
More to do in Arauca
(1)Arauca records Fishing under other activities. It is a direct read of Arauca's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Arauca
The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
Getting there & around
Arauca pairs regional access with a walkable core. Set your clock to America/Bogota on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Arauca that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Arauca known for?
- Travellers associate Arauca with nature, culture and sports. It sits in Departamento de Arauca, Colombia and counts about 96,814 residents.
- What can you do in Arauca?
- Arauca is tagged with National Parks, Parks, Mines, Slopes and Surf, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Arauca?
- The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
- Where is Arauca located?
- Arauca belongs to Departamento de Arauca, Colombia, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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