We’ll leave the sounds of the city in the morning and transfer to the town of Nemocón where we will visit the salt mines that have now been turned into a museum worth visiting, we might even get the chance to ride inside the mine.

After this the pedalings kicks off. We have a big day ahead to reach the town of Raquira in a ride going up past the lagoon and then down in parts through abandoned train tracks. We will pass by a few towns in the Ubaté savannah and then climb again to the highlands for a final long descent reaching the picturesque town of Raquira known for its pottery, colorful houses and handcrafts.

Ride distance: 80km (55mi) – 1450Mts elevation gain.

Stay in Ráquira.

We will head into the desert of la Candelaria which separates Ráquira and Suesca visiting ancient indigenous sites and enjoying the landscape in the way. Then we will drop into the Ricaurte province in which Villa de Leyva lies. The province has been nominated to be in UNESCO’s world heritage sites for it’s beauty and rich history. We will visit the Blue ponds, the Winery and the paleonologic museum on the way. Our destination will be Villa de Leyva, a town which has a unique colonial charm to it.

We will stay in Villa de Leyva in a nice boutique hotel. 

Ride distance: 38km (26mi) – 900Mts elevation gain.

The pedaling today will go first towards the town of Arcabuco, home of the “Almojabanas” local pastry. Having tried some, we will  continue to the town of Gámbita. In the way we’ll get a full view of the Iguaque mountain range and a hidden Valley where the diminute town of “La Palma” lies. To reach it, we might take singletrack that passes through rivers and farms or take the dirt road. After a snack in the town square, we will continue on our bike along a dirt road stopping for a short hike that will lead us to discover the Chocó cave with its rock formations, natural pools and lush wildlife. We will quickly stop in Gámbita and the continue to the Virgin’s mantle waterfall. A truly amazing place to see sorrounded by the Hondura Canyon. This beautifull waterfall covers the rocky surface forming a white veil seen from miles away.

We will sleep in a farm stay close to the waterfall.

Ride distance: 67km (43mi) – 1250Mts elevation gain.

We’ll get up early to visit the Rainbow Waterfall and see first hand why it’s named that way. Then we’ll go up a steep climb to the Pamar lagoon. After this we’ll go into the Alto Guanentá natural park leaving civilization behind but blending in with lush nature all around.

Our path down the valley will eventually lead us to past Virolin and keep descending besides the Fonce river until we reach the town of Charalá.

We will sleep in a rural hotel in Charalá.

Ride distance: 61km (40mi) – 920Mts elevation gain.

San Gil has a multitude of adventure sports activities and probably the best known is their white water river rafting. We will off course try it and then get on our bikes heading towards the town of Barichara, another colonial jewel. To get there we will go around the Suarez river canyon, catching some truly beatitul landscapes and then climb to Barichara where we will be staying in a boutique lodge.