Ocamonte
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Ocamonte | |
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Municipality and town | |
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 Location of the municipality and town of Ocamonte in the Santander Department of Colombia. | |
| Country |  Colombia |
| Department | Santander Department |
| Area | |
• Total | 84 km2 (32 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 746 m (2,448 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) |
Ocamonte is a town and municipality in the Santander Department in northeastern Colombia.
The municipality is located just one hour away from San Gil by paved road. There are three access routes: San Gil-Ocamonte by the bridge "palenque" Charalá - Ocamonte unpaved road as Valle de San José - Ocamonte.
Tourism
Because of its proximity to San Gil (Capital Tourism), Ocamonte has become a good destination. It offers a walk in the cerro de La Soap (2200 m), where a monument can be seen approximately 15 yards to the Virgin Mary. This place, besides being a religious destination, offers a spectacular panoramic view as it is the highest mountain in the area, allowing municipalities to observe Ocamonte, Charalá and Paramo, its rural areas, as well as Russia and Westfall Sugar Loaf.
