306 OTHER POPULAR DESTINATIONS IN COLOMBIA
Paragliding
Colombia Paragliding, (Cell-312-432-6266). This company offers paragliding
lessons and other outdoor activities. (www.colombiaparagliding.com).
SAN GIL
San Gil is an outdoor adventurer's paradise. White-water rafting, caving,
rappelling, hiking and many other outdoor activities can be found in San Gil. San
Gil is a hilly town that offers good restaurant and bar choices for entertainment.
Hostels
Macondo Hostel, Carrera 8 No. 10-35 (037-724-8001,
[email protected]). Macondo Hostel is a popular backpacker hostel in
San Gil. This is a good hostel to meet other travelers. The hostel can arrange
guides and tours for all of San Gil's outdoor adventures.
(www.macondohostel.com).
Sam's VIP Hostel, Carrera 10 No. 12-33 (037-724-2746, [email protected]).
Sam's VIP Hostel is a backpacker hostel that opened in 2010. Sam's VIP Hostel
can arrange adventure guides and activities for its guests. Prices 2013: Dorm,
17,000 COP, Single, shared bath, 35,000 COP; Double, shared bath, 50,000 COP;
Double, private bath, 70,000 COP. (www.samshostel.com).
VILLA DE LEY VA
Villa de Leyva is a beautiful colonial town about 4 hours north of Bogotá which
has cobblestone streets and an enormous plaza. It receives high numbers of
Colombian and foreign tourists. Outdoor activities can be found including
rappeling, hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking.