Other Water Sports

Location:
San Gil, Colombia

Other Activity Types:
Water Sports

By Lorraine Caputo

Besides white water rafting, there are other aquatic sports to partake in here in San Gil. Check with tour operators in the town for these excursion opportunities.

Kayaking— There are eight ríos (rivers) to run, though commercial trips are offered only on three of the rivers.

Multi-day expeditions may be arranged.

Torrentismo— Rappelling in waterfalls is a specialty in the San Gil area.

Hydrospeeding— This is an intense adventure of surfing down 10 kilometers (6 miles) of the Río Fonce’s rapids. You receive instruction and are outfitted with board, flippers, life jacket and a helmet. A kayak accompanies you for security. The standard price is $19 per person.

Getting There
Contact a tour operator.

Travel Tips: The water temperature of the rivers is 14-18°C (57-64°F). Check the quality of safety equipment.

Relative price: Mid-Range

Travel Skills: intermediate/somewhat difficult.

You Need to Bring: The water temperature of the rivers is 14-18°C (57-64°F). Check the quality of safety equipment. Do not wear flip-flops.

Other sports, like white water rafting, paragliding and caving; visits to the colonial towns of Barichara, Guane and Curití; Parque Natural El Gallineral, Parque Nacional Chicamocha.

Currencies accepted
Colombian Peso