Juan Curi Waterfall: Zipline, abseil & swim in Santander

Zipline over the waterfall, abseil into the pool, walk through the cave

A day activity at Juan Curi Natural and Ecological Park near Santander where you zipline 200 meters at height above a 120-meter waterfall, abseil down to a water well for swimming, and walk through a cave, with all safety equipment, a local guide, park entry and hotel pickup included. The park focuses on environmental conservation, and you'll have free time to hike and swim beyond the structured activities.

Step-by-step itinerary

Adventure at Juan Curi Waterfall Park

• Driver picks you up from hotel
• Travel to Juan Curi Natural and Ecological Park
• Zipline 200 meters at 90 meters height
• Walk through a cave
• Abseil near the waterfall
• Swim in the water well
• Enjoy free time hiking and swimming
• Return to hotel

The experience

What makes Juan Curi different from other waterfall visits is that you don't just look at the 120-meter cascade. You move through the landscape around it. The day starts with a zipline that runs 200 meters across the face of the falls at 90 meters of height, giving you the waterfall as your backdrop the whole way. After that comes a walk through a cave system on the park grounds, then an abseil that lowers you down near the water itself, landing in a pool where you can swim. The park provides all the safety equipment and keeps a team of professionals with you throughout, so the technical side is handled.

Between the structured activities, you get free time to move at your own pace. Some people hike the trails that wind through the park. Others spend the afternoon in the water wells scattered across the property. The park operates with a focus on watershed conservation and reforestation, so the staff explains what they're doing here as you go. It's not just a thrill venue. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the whole experience runs about six hours from start to finish.

What’s included

• Safety equipment for all activities.
• entrance to Juan Curi Park.
• a Gran Colombia Tours guide in English or Spanish.
• all-risk insurance.
• hotel pickup and drop-off from San Gil, Bucaramanga or Barichara.

Options for this experience

3 options

Pickup available in San GilGuide in English or Spanish · 07:00, 08:00 and 09:00From San Gil, pickup is included

Pick-up in BaricharaGuide in English or Spanish · 07:00, 08:00 and 09:00From Barichara, includes pickup

Pick-up in BucaramangaGuide in English or Spanish · 07:00 and 08:00From Bucaramanga, pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00, 08:00 and 09:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (4 to 85 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Gran Colombia Tours

Is this one for you?Choose your pickup location based on where you're staying in the region (San Gil, Bucaramanga or Barichara), and the driver will collect you from your hotel. If you want to combine adventure activities with time to swim and explore at your own pace, the mix of structured zipline, abseil and cave walk plus free time in the park fits that balance.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

How high is the Juan Curi waterfall?

Juan Curi Waterfall stands 120 meters high. The zipline crosses in front of it at 90 meters of height, so you're suspended well above the water below.

What's included in the safety equipment?

The park provides all safety gear needed for the zipline, abseil and cave walk. A professional team stays with you during each activity to make sure everything is set up correctly.

How long does the whole day take?

The activity runs about six hours total, including hotel pickup and drop-off. That gives you time for the three main activities (zipline, cave walk and abseil) plus free time to swim and explore the park on your own.

Where does the pickup happen?

Hotel pickup is included, and you can choose from three locations: San Gil, Bucaramanga or Barichara. The driver will collect you in the morning and return you at the end of the day.

Is this suitable if I'm not very fit?

The park notes the activity is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The zipline, abseil and cave walk are supported by professional staff and safety equipment, so the focus is on the experience rather than athletic ability.