ACTIVITIES

In Colombia you can enjoy a wide range of activities. The most popular ones include:

Scuba Diving : in Cartagena, Santa Marta, San Andrés, Providencia, Malpelo, Gorgona and other Pacific Coast beaches.

Horseback Riding : Horseback riding is really popular. It's possible to find places that rent horses in most any part of the country.

Rafting: This is a relatively new activity to Colombia. The most popular area to do rafting in Colombia is the department of Santander.

 

Hiking: Because of the great beauty of Colombia's landscapes and amazing mountains, hiking is one of the activities most enjoyed by Colombians. There are many hiking groups that set up an itinerary every week for people to join along. It's best to make sure the zone where you're planning on hiking is safe. You can get this information from most tourism offices.

Bicycle Routes: Cycling has become one of the most common activities of the country. It's a great opportunity to exercise as a whole family. Roads are shut down, cars aren't allowed to pass, and there are often aerobics and dance classes in the streets as well -- for everyone to join!

Paragliding and parasailing: These adventure sports are relatively new in the country, but they've really soared in popularity. You can take classes or fly with an instructor.

Rock Climbing and Rappel : Like the previous adventure sports, some centers offer classes and equipment rentals.

 

Ultra light Airplanes : In some areas of the country, it's possible to rent one of these mini-airplanes and fly with a pilot over Colombia's lush and stunning countryside.

Canopy : This adventure activity consists in moving between tree tops via cables and pulleys. It's a fun sport where you'll actually feel like you're flying on top of the world.

Whale Watching : On the Pacific Coast, there are many tourism programs especially designed for whale watching during the months of September and October.

Windsurfing: This is a popular sport in the Caribbean. Lake Calima, a few hours from Cali, is another popular lake to practice windsurfing in Colombia.

Water ski/Jet ski: It's possible to rent equipment on the Caribbean Coast and some of the larger lakes in the country.

Dance: For Colombians, dancing is like breathing. Colombians learn to dance from the time they're small. There are dance academies throughout the country where you can learn the most popular Colombian rhythms like salsa, El Merengue and La Cumbia.

Festivals, fairs, and parties: The party spirit of Colombian people explodes during festivals. Honestly, if you look, you can probably find a festival some place in Colombia almost every weekend throughout the year. Join the fun and learn about the culture of this beautiful country by celebrating with Colombians.

Hot Springs : Thanks to a great number of thermal pools in the country, going to hot springs has become a popular activity. The principal hot springs centers are in Caldas, Risaralda, and Boyaca.

River Floating : This activity take place in calm rivers where the participants slip down the river in an balsam raft or inflatable tires.

Botanical Gardens, Plant Expositions, Nurseries: Due to the great floral richness of the country, many Colombians enjoy and dedicate a great part of their time collecting plants. Remember that Colombia is the 2nd largest exporter of flowers in the world behind Holland. It's no wonder the botanical gardens here are exquisite. Some of the flowers that stand out the most in Colombia are Heliconias, Anthuriums, Orchids, and Bromeliads.

 

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