The All Saints long weekend runs from Saturday, October 31 to Monday, November 2, three days off in a row. If you have a dog, the usual question comes up fast: do I leave them at home, or look for a plan where they can enjoy it too? Many long weekend plans are made only for people, and the dog ends up shut inside or stressed in a car. A little planning avoids that.
What to check before choosing a destination
Before you go, ask yourself four simple things. First, is there open space where your dog can walk and run safely, away from busy roads? Second, is there shade and fresh water close by? The heat of Santander's lowlands tires a dog out faster than it does a person. Third, does the lodging or venue accept pets? Always confirm it in writing instead of assuming. Fourth, how long is the trip? A drive with easy stops is very different from one you cannot interrupt.
Pack the basics too: a leash, their own bowl, enough water for the road and up to date vaccination records. And if you will be near a body of water, keep your dog on a leash at first until you see how they react.
A long weekend plan with a dog from Bucaramanga
One destination that works well for this kind of getaway is the Topocoro Reservoir, known in the region as "el mar de Santander." It is 50 minutes from Bucaramanga via the old road to Barrancabermeja, so the drive can be done calmly, without a long haul. There is a commercial and hotel area nearby, and the reservoir's water sports facilities are only 500 meters away, for anyone who wants to leave the dog with the family and go paddling for a while.
The Altos de Yariguíes example
As a concrete example, Altos de Yariguíes Country Club has a dog park for owners' pets, ecological trails through native forest and a soccer field. It also has a panoramic pool with a direct view of the reservoir and two controlled access gates. It gives you a picture of what a weekend routine with a dog could look like: a morning walk, shade and rest at midday, and a quiet afternoon facing the water.
Whatever destination you pick this long weekend, the point is that the plan includes the whole family, the four legged members too. And if thinking about this made you want a place of your own by the water, where your dog has its spot, you can get to know the project with no commitment.