San Luis Day Trip: Waterfall Rappelling & Natural Pool

Rappel down a waterfall, then float in the largest natural pool in the region

Waterfall rappelling and natural pool activity in San Luis, departing from Medellín, where you rappel a 30-meter drop and swim in Antioquia's largest natural pool. The day runs 10 hours and includes private transportation, a bilingual guide, all canyoning equipment, helmet and lifevest, jungle hiking, and hotel pickup. Children are welcome from age 14.

Step-by-step itinerary

Travel and waterfall rappelling experience

• Travel by car to San Luis
• Explore wooded town of San Luis
• Rappel down 30m waterfall
• Visit biggest natural pool in Antioquia

The experience

The day starts with a drive from Medellín to San Luis, one of the most wooded towns in Antioquia. Once there, you hike into the jungle and reach La Cuba waterfall, where you suit up in rappelling gear (helmet, lifevest and harness), and descend the 30-meter drop. A professional bilingual guide manages the setup and walks you through the technique, so the rappel itself becomes the moment instead of a worry about safety.

After the waterfall, the group moves to La Planta, the largest natural pool in Antioquia. This is where the day shifts from technical to simply swimming: the pool sits in a canyon setting and gives you time to float and recover from the morning's intensity. The contrast is deliberate: the rappel is the skill, the pool is the reward.

The trip is built around doing something different from the usual Rio Claro circuit. You get private transportation instead of a shared van, a smaller group, and access to two sites that draw fewer tourists. All equipment is provided, including the canyoning gear and safety kit. Health insurance is included as part of the package. The 10-hour day means an early start and a full afternoon of driving back, but it also means you see both the waterfall and the pool without rushing either one.

What’s included

• Private transportation from Medellín to San Luis.
• jungle hiking.
• waterfall rappelling with full canyoning equipment.
• helmet and lifevest.
• access to the natural pool.
• professional bilingual guide.
• health insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Youth (14 to 17 years) · Under 14: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

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

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Ecoventure

Is this one for you?The 10-hour day and the physical demands of rappelling and hiking mean you need a moderate fitness level and comfort with water entry. This trip is built for travelers who want the technical challenge of the waterfall and the payoff of the pool, not a casual sightseeing ride: the guide and gear handle the safety, but the effort itself is the point.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 17 years). Children under 14 can't be included in the booking.

How deep is the waterfall I'll be rappelling?

La Cuba waterfall is 30 meters tall. You descend the full height with a professional guide managing the rope and your harness, and the guide walks you through the technique before you start.

What's the natural pool like when I get there?

La Planta is Antioquia's largest natural pool, set in a canyon. After rappelling, you swim and float in the pool. It's the calm part of the day after the technical work of the waterfall.

Do I need rappelling experience to do this?

No prior experience is required. A professional bilingual guide teaches you the technique and manages the setup. You need a moderate level of physical fitness and must be at least 14 years old.

What does the 10-hour day include?

The full day covers private transportation from Medellín to San Luis, jungle hiking, both the waterfall rappel and the natural pool swim, all canyoning equipment, helmet and lifevest, a bilingual guide, and health insurance. Hotel pickup in Medellín is included.

Is this trip different from Rio Claro?

Yes, this trip uses private transportation, smaller groups, and two exclusive sites (La Cuba waterfall and La Planta pool) instead of the larger, more crowded Rio Claro circuit. The experience is more intimate and less touristy.

What should I bring or wear?

Wear clothes you don't mind getting wet and bring a change for the drive back. All safety gear and canyoning equipment are provided. Bring sunscreen and a towel if you have one, though the guide can advise on what works best for the canyon environment.