About
San Gil is a city in the Santander Department of Colombia, in South America, and it is best known as the country's adventure tourism capital. Visitors come here mainly for outdoor activity, and the surrounding landscape gives them plenty to choose from.
What draws visitors
The city is famous for extreme sports. The Fonce River canyon nearby is the setting for much of the activity, and the best-known pursuits include:
- Paragliding, with flights over the surrounding terrain
- Rafting on the river
- Bungee jumping above the canyon
If you enjoy a full day or more of adrenaline, San Gil makes the trip worthwhile. Many people plan their stay around one or two of these activities and leave time for the rest.
Around the city
San Gil is also known as San Gil de la Nueva Baeza, the name under which it appears in many records. Its setting, with the river and canyon close by, shapes most of what a visitor does here, so it suits people who want to be outdoors rather than in museums or formal sights.
Plan your visit around the activities you most want to try, and check their conditions and bookings in advance, as these depend on the season and the operators you choose.
