Crowned as the ‘adventure capital of Colombia’ you can guess what to expect. Whitewater rafting, paragliding, bungee jumping, rappelling down waterfalls, crawling through caves, cliff jumping, it’s all part of the fun around here. So adrenaline junkies out there, this is your place to be! Shall I make your day even better? It’s incredibly cheap as well. $20 dollar bungee jumping or $15 dollar paragliding, it does make you wonder if safety’s first, but hey, I made it out alive! (Might wanna check your travel insurance beforehand…)

Since San Gil seems to be the place for firsts, I had another once-in-a-lifetime (but never again) experience. Apparently, they got some sort of delicacy around here called hormigas culonas. For those who don’t speak Spanish; big-arsed fried ants, literally. My mom always taught me to try first, but I kind of wish I forgot about that wisdom here. These crispy little insects remind you first of popcorn, but then the taste kicks in and it definitely doesn’t taste like popcorn. Can’t say I dove in for seconds.

For those who aren’t so fond of all these new exciting experiences, San Gil actually has some relaxing things in store for you as well. Dipping in one of the many waterfalls and natural pools around or strolling around the beautiful colonial towns like Barichara makes time standstill. No ants for dinner? Gringo Mike’s has some proper Mexican-American-style dishes that will fill you up and make you wanna roll back to wherever you’re staying.