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Things to do in San Gil
Tours that leave from the Casona and every adventure activity in the region. Pick one to see what's included and book it on WhatsApp.
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Casona tours
They leave from the Casona with transport, guide, insurance and lunch: Las Gachas, Barichara, Juan Curí, coffee and more.
Water
Rafting on three rivers, doky, tubing, hydrospeed and waterfall rappel.
Air & heights
Paragliding over the Chicamocha, 70 and 140 meter bungee jumps and the Peñón Guane extreme rides.
Canyons, ropes & caves
Canyoning, rope circuits, via ferratas and caves for every level.
On land
ATVs, horseback riding in Barichara, hiking, biking and paintball.
Parks & more
Panachi and its cable car, hot-air balloon flights and more plans for the whole family.All activities
San Gil tour
San Gil has much more than adventure, and this tour proves it. You start at El Gallineral Park, an enchanted forest on the banks of the Fonce River where the trees are draped in long beards of moss hanging like curtains, and you cross the famous padlock bridge, where couples seal their love.
Las Gachas tour
Las Gachas look like another planet: a bed of reddish rock with a crystal-clear creek running over it that, over the centuries, has carved dozens of deep round pools, like natural jacuzzis cut into the stone. It's one of the most photographed and surprising landscapes in Colombia.
Barichara – Guane tour
Barichara has been called Colombia's most beautiful town, and one walk is enough to see why. Cobblestone streets, whitewashed rammed-earth houses with clay-tile roofs, artisan workshops and viewpoints overlooking the Suárez River canyon: everything seems frozen in time.
Tobacco tour (Barichara)
Santander is tobacco country, and in Barichara that tradition is still alive in the hands of its artisans. On this tour you get an up-close look at the history of tobacco in the region: how it's grown, how the leaves are selected and cured, and how a good cigar is rolled.
Barichara by night tour
When night falls, Barichara is transformed. The lanterns light up, the cobblestone streets fall silent, the stone cathedral glows and the whole town takes on a magic that very few visitors ever get to see.
Juan Curí waterfalls tour
A walk through forest and streams takes you to the Juan Curí waterfalls, one of the most impressive waterfalls in the region, surrounded by greenery. When you arrive, the water forms natural pools where you can cool off while listening to the roar of the falls.
Fique tour (Curití & Pescaderito)
Curití is the town of fique, a natural fiber that here becomes art. In workshops and factories you'll see how artisans turn the plant's leaves into bags, rugs and unique pieces using weaving techniques passed down through generations, and you'll visit the fique museum.
Coffee tour
From bean to cup: this tour takes you to a coffee farm to discover the whole process behind a great cup of coffee. You walk among the crops and learn how coffee is planted and harvested, and why the region's climate and altitude have such an influence on its flavor.
Villa de Leyva & Ráquira tour (2 days)
Two days to discover two gems of Boyacá. Villa de Leyva wins you over with one of the largest colonial squares in South America, its cobblestone streets, white mansions and an atmosphere that makes you want to stay; Ráquira, the town of pottery, welcomes you with colorful facades and crafts everywhere.
Rafting – Fonce River (beginners)
The best way to experience your first rafting trip. The Fonce River combines class I to III rapids with stretches of calm water, on an 11 km route surrounded by greenery and typical Santander scenery. It's real excitement, but accessible to almost everyone.
Rafting – Suárez River (class IV-V)
Get ready to face one of Colombia's most powerful rivers. The Suárez is the crown jewel of extreme rafting in Santander: wild, fast and absolutely unforgettable. Its intense class IV and V rapids hit you from the very first drop; waves crash over the raft, the river roars around you and every rapid demands teamwork, focus and courage.
Rafting – Chicamocha River (full day)
A true expedition through the Chicamocha Canyon, one of the most impressive natural formations in the country. All day long you paddle between giant rock walls, ancient geological formations and a landscape that changes color at every bend of the river.
Doky – Fonce River (2-person raft)
The doky is an inflatable raft for two, and that changes everything: you and your partner are the whole crew. Together you paddle, coordinate and take on the Fonce River's class I to III rapids, closer to the water and with more control than in a big raft.
Tubing
A relaxed, refreshing plan to enjoy the river at an easy pace. You sit on your own tube, wearing a life jacket, and let the gentle current carry you between green banks and peaceful scenery.
Hydrospeed
Face-to-face adrenaline with the river. In hydrospeed you ride the rapids lying on a floating board, with fins on your feet and right at water level, feeling the full force and movement of the current like no other activity.
Waterfall rappel – Juan Curí
Imagine descending a waterfall of about 70 meters while the water pours around you. In waterfall rappelling you go down the rock face of the Juan Curí waterfall on a rope, controlling every step, surrounded by the sound of water and lush vegetation.
Paragliding – Chicamocha Canyon
Fly over the Chicamocha Canyon, one of Colombia's most impressive geological formations. The experience begins with a safety briefing, an equipment check and an assessment of the wind to ensure a stable takeoff; a certified pilot handles all the technical side, so all you have to do is enjoy.
Paragliding – Curití
A calm, scenery-filled flight over the Curití valley. Before takeoff you receive a safety orientation and an explanation of the takeoff, glide and landing, while a certified pilot takes care of everything.
Sunset paragliding – Villanueva–Barichara
The most magical flight of the day. You take off in the afternoon between Villanueva and Barichara and glide as the sun begins to set over the Chicamocha Canyon, painting the sky and mountains in shades of orange and gold.
Bungee jump 70 m
Feel the free fall from 70 meters above the Fonce River, solo or as a couple. Before you jump you get a full safety briefing, all the equipment is checked and the jump is explained step by step, while certified instructors take care of the harness and anchoring.
Bungee jump 140 m
One of the highest jumps in Colombia: 140 meters of free fall at Peñón Guane, with the canyon landscape beneath you. Before you leap, a rigorous safety protocol is followed: equipment check, weight verification and a detailed explanation of every step, always led by certified professionals.
Peñón Guane: zipline, sky bike, giant swing & slingshot
On the edge of the canyon, at Peñón Guane, an extreme rides park awaits for every level of courage. Fly through the air on the zipline, pedal a bike suspended over the void on the BiciCable, feel the rush of the giant swing or get launched by the cauchera, a human catapult.
Extreme canyoning
Get ready to explore the natural Las Lajas canyon, a place where towering rock walls and the raw energy of nature create the perfect setting for an unforgettable adventure. This level IV and V canyoning route is designed for bold explorers and adrenaline lovers who enjoy pushing their limits.
Family canyoning (age 5+)
Canyoning for the whole family in the upper part of the Las Lajas canyon. Before you start, the guides explain rappelling techniques, how to use the equipment and the safety rules, and they stay with you throughout the route.
Vertikal – 35-activity rope circuit
A full day of non-stop adventure in the Las Lajas canyon: 35 activities in a row that take you through the air, the water and underground. 60 and 15 meter rappels, canyoning, a tunnel, the Pitillo Cave, via ferratas, a sky bike, ziplines and much more.
Xplorer ropes park
A ropes park in the middle of nature, crossed by a waterfall. The circuit tests your balance, coordination and confidence with suspension bridges, nets, platforms and crossings between trees, with challenges ranging from 2 to 70 meters high.
Cueva del Indio cave
Head into the Cueva del Indio in Páramo, a spacious cave full of mystery. After a safety briefing and an introduction to the cave's geology, you explore with your guide large chambers, rock formations, stalactites and water passages, among the fluttering of bats.
Cueva del Indio circuits (13 & 14 activities)
The Cueva del Indio and much more. This circuit combines exploring the cave with a ropes park set in nature, with elevated platforms, suspended obstacles, zipline, suspension bridges and descents that demand balance and strength.
Cueva La Vaca cave
Real caving. The Cueva La Vaca in Curití is an underground system with water passages, natural tunnels and narrow sections where you have to crawl or move carefully, lit only by your headlamp.
ATV tour – Curití
Feel the thrill of riding an ATV through the mountains and rural roads of Curití. Before setting off, the guide explains how to handle the vehicle, the safety rules and the route, and gives you a helmet and protective gear.
ATV tours – Valle de San José
ATV routes through the rural, mountainous landscapes of Valle de San José, reaching places you couldn't get to in a regular car. Before setting off you get a technical briefing on the vehicle and safety, your helmet and gear, and the guide checks that you're comfortable with the controls.
ATV tours – San Gil mountains
ATV adventure through the mountains surrounding San Gil. Dirt tracks, climbs and descents, and viewpoints with panoramic views of the town and the canyons around it.
Horseback riding in Barichara
Ride on horseback along the country roads around Barichara, among rural landscapes, crops and natural viewpoints. Before you start, the guides give you a basic introduction to riding, assign you a horse based on your experience and adjust the saddle and gear.
Hiking
Guided hikes along the region's natural and historic trails: stone royal roads, forests, viewpoints and stretches beside rivers and rock formations. Before setting off, the guide explains the trail conditions, the duration and safety recommendations.
Bike tour
Ride along rural roads, hills and viewpoints with spectacular views around San Gil. Before setting off you get a briefing on the bike, braking and safety, and you receive a bike and helmet adjusted to your size.
Paintball
Build your team, plan your strategy and step onto the battlefield. Paintball is pure adrenaline, teamwork and lots of laughs: hide, advance, protect your teammates and conquer the other team.
Chicamocha National Park (Panachi)
One of Colombia's most iconic places, on the edge of the Chicamocha Canyon. Its viewpoints offer stunning views of one of the largest natural formations in the country, and its 6.3 km cable car crosses the canyon from side to side on an unforgettable ride.
Hot-air balloon flight
Imagine rising in silence as the sun lights up the mountains of Santander. On a hot-air balloon flight you take in valleys, mountains and towns from the sky, with a calm and a perspective you won't find in any other activity.
Cueva Antigua rope circuit
A ropes and adventure circuit at the Cueva Antigua, combining height challenges with the mystery of the underground world. A different experience for those looking for more than a walk or a traditional cave.
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