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Bungee jumping
The crew's favourite day off: 70 metres of "why did I sign up for this?"
Our editorial vibe check — not a safety rating.
Bungee jumping
WhereNear San Gil, above the river — Macondo's notes describe dropping close to the rapids below.
Macondo's notes put it plainly: every backpacker should bungee once, and San Gil has one of the best. The team's favourite is a 70-metre jump where the river feels close enough to touch — and yes, the staff go there on their days off. That's one of them in the photo.
For bragging rights, Macondo also lists a far taller jump that bills itself as South America's highest at 140 m. The hostel's own wording is "claiming to be", so we'll leave the tape measure to you.
Questions
Is it safe?
Macondo describes its favourite as one of the best and safest around, but safety sits with the operator: follow every instruction and ask questions before you're on the platform.
Which one should I do?
Most people do the 70 m. The 140 m is for those who want to say they did the biggest.
Ask the team
How the team helps
Ask the team which jump suits you, check the operator's requirements and get current prices and directions — Macondo's notes say transport isn't included for the bungees.
From Macondo's activity notes
- 70 m bungee near the river — the team's favourite
- Tandem jumps mentioned
- A 140 m jump also listed
- Transport not included
Times, prices and inclusions change — the team confirms the details when you ask.
More photos
Photos published by Macondo; some are likely operator photos.