Balnearios

To beat the heat in Capitanejo, head for one of the balnearios, or swimming holes. There’s one for every budget. Brisas del Chicamocha has a large pool with a slide for adults, a shallow pool for children, dressing rooms, shaded seating around the pools and a restaurant. This is the balneario closest to town. (Daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Carrera 4, via Málaga, just past Restaurante La Pola. Entry: $1.05 adults, $0.80 children under 8). Avilmar is near the banks of the Río Chicamocha, one kilometer from the village (motorcycle taxi from Calle 4 and Carrera 4, $0.50). Considered a more up-scale facility, it has not only a separate pool for the kiddies, but also a playground. Its facilities further include sauna and restaurant. (Daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Carrera 4, via Bogotá. Entry: $1.60 adults, $1.05 children 12 and under). One the banks of the river itself is Playas de Chicamocha. Conditions for swimming here depend on the river's strength; seek local counsel before taking a dip here. (Entry: Free) Up in the mountains, near La Chorrera waterfall, is yet another option, at Hacienda Loma Linda.

Location:
Capitanejo , Colombia

Spa/Hot Springs

Relative price: Budget

Travel Skills: beginner/easy.

Rafting on the Chicamocha River and hiking to La Chorrera waterfall.

By Lorraine Caputo

Upon re-declaring her independence at age 29, Lorraine Caputo packed her trusty Rocinante (so her knapsack's called) and began traipsing throughout...

Created: 05 Feb 2008

Updated: 15 May 2009

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