5 ideal destinations to practice extreme sports in Antioquia

The offer of extreme sports and activities in Antioquia is very wide thanks to the fact that the municipalities have natural settings that make them ideal destinations for this purpose. There are plans and activities for all types of ages, tastes and experiences.

Antioquia is, without a doubt, a destination like no other in Colombia for the practice of adventure tourism , thanks to its wide and varied offer. Here are the best destinations for extreme sports in Antioquia so that you can prepare for your next adventure.

Destinations for extreme sports in Antioquia: Top 5

Saint Felix

One of the best destinations for extreme sports in Antioquia is San Felix , a village in the municipality of Bello , located about 20 minutes from Medellín . It is one of the two destinations where you can go paragliding in Antioquia , but what makes it special are the wonderful visas of the Aburrá Valley that you can contemplate from the heights.

Santa Fe de Antioquia

Santa Fe de Antioquia is not only one of the most beautiful towns in the department, but also an ideal destination for extreme sports in Antioquia. This destination has a varied offer of plans such as hiking and ecological walks; rafting , bike tours, paragliding and hot air balloon flights , among others.

Guatape

Guatape It is characterized by its gigantic monolithic and the beautiful reservoir, a place where you can kayak, water ski, rowing, sail, jet ski and canopy . But also in this destination you have the possibility of parasailing and paragliding.

Yard

Jardín is part of the Network of Heritage Towns of Colombia and one of the best destinations for extreme sports in Antioquia . Here you will find the Jardin de Rocas Nature Reserve, the Cueva del Esplendor, Cerro Cristo Rey and the Salto del Ángel Waterfall; attractions where you can go hiking, bird watching, horseback riding, rappelling and aerial cable , among others.

Urrao

In this municipality is the famous Páramo del Sol ; the highest point in the entire department of Antioquia and an ideal setting for hiking and high-level mountaineering. But in addition, there is the Las Orquídeas Natural Park and the Penderisco Valley, places where you can go horseback riding, hiking, rafting and sport fishing .

Thames

In Támesis you will also find a perfect place to practice a great variety of extreme sports in Antioquia . They are climbing, abseiling, boating , downhill, torrenting, and hiking. A municipality that will also surprise you by the beauty of its landscapes and the warmth of its people.