Adventures in San Gil
Pick an adventure
San Gil is Colombia's adventure capital, and Macondo's crew do this stuff on their days off. Nothing is sold online here: you save ideas, message the team, and they connect you with local operators they trust.
- 1Browse & saveFilter by rush, type and time. Save whatever tempts you.
- 2Message on WhatsAppYour plan travels in a ready-made message.
- 3The team confirmsTimes, prices, operator and pickup — depending on the day and the weather.
Choose your rush
18 adventures
Water · half-day
Rafting the Río Fonce
The classic San Gil half-day: lively rapids on the town's own river, run with local guides.
Water · full day
Rafting the Río Suárez
A full day on grade 4–5 rapids. Not a beginner's float — the operator decides who goes.
Air · morning
Paragliding the Chicamocha Canyon
Tandem flights from the edge of the Chicamocha — weather-dependent, operator-confirmed, unforgettable.
Air · afternoon
Afternoon paragliding at Las Vueltas
Shorter afternoon tandem flights outside the canyon, with the Chicamocha on the horizon.
Air · short
Bungee jumping
A 70 m jump above the river that the Macondo team loves — plus a much taller one for record collectors.
Underground · half-day
Caving near San Gil
One to two hours of wading, squeezing and climbing through a natural cave with an underground stream.
Trail · ask about timing
Canyon hikes
From short scenic walks to long, hot days on a canyon edge — ask the team to match a hike to your legs.
Trail · multi-day — ask
Camino Real: Barichara to Jordán
A multi-day walk on historic stone trails from Barichara down to Jordán in the canyon — planned with the team, never off the shelf.
Water · half-day+
Rappelling the Juan Curí waterfall
A roughly 40-minute hike to the middle of a towering waterfall, then a 70 m rappel down its face.
Water · short
Hydrospeed & tubing on the Fonce
Two ways to meet the Fonce up close — hydrospeed (bodyboarding rapids) or whitewater tubing — both with safety kayakers.
Water · 1–3 days
Whitewater kayak course
Courses from a one-day taster to a full three days: learn to roll, then take on grade 2–3 rapids.
Trail · ask about timing
Mountain biking & bike rental
Rentals and guided rides around San Gil, Barichara and the Chicamocha — tell the team your level.
Air · late afternoon
Bike cable & zipline over San Gil
Two short sky rides with views over San Gil — among the few adventures still running after 3 pm.
Culture · full day
Barichara & Guane day trip
A slower day: wander Barichara, walk the old stone Camino Real down to Guane and visit its paleontology museum.
Culture · ask
Cigar-making visit
A visit to a local cigar workshop to watch — and try — how cigars are rolled. Ask whether the team is organising one.
Water · half-day
Swimming holes & slow days
Natural pools around San Gil for a cool, slow afternoon — ask the team which one is good right now.
Social · Tuesday evening
The Original Tejo Tuesday
Macondo's signature night at a local tejo club: a mini tournament, new friends and — some Tuesdays — a trophy.
Social · any day
Inside Macondo: garden days & game nights
Garden mornings, group meals, board games and — when they're on the board — football nights with locals.
What the labels mean
- Arranged by the team
- Listed in Macondo's own activity notes: the team arranges it with local operators.
- Macondo night
- A night out run by the hostel.
- Ask if it's running
- Shown in Macondo's materials but not a fixed product — ask if it's running.
- Local tip
- A local tip for a slower day; the team will point you in the right direction, nothing is sold.
Conditions, minimum ages, weight limits and safety are set by each certified operator. Rush levels are our editorial vibe check, not safety ratings.
Rather talk it through?
Tell the team how many days you have and what gets you excited; they'll plan it with you.