WATERPARADISE - ADVENTURES IN COCORNÀ

We would like to introduce another hidden gem on the Colombian map: COCORNÀ 
 

The region enchants every visitor with its beautiful landscapes, creeks, rivers, waterfalls, natural pools and canyons. Cocorná, only a 2 hour car ride from Medellín, isn´t called waterparadise for no reason. It is the vernal temperatures, friendly locals and impressive landscapes that make Cocorná the perfect spot for adventure and nature tourism. Rafting, canyoning, kayaking, paragliding or simply a pleasant hike through the divine nature with a refreshing dip into one of the natural pools – Cocorná is the right choice for each and every taste!

We offer two new tours in this region:

1. Wildwater rafting in Cocorná, Fullday tour from/to Medellín

2. Wildwater adventures on the rivers of Cocorná, 2 days/1 night

Please find the detailed descriptions of the tours in the following and in case you have further questions, feel free to contact your local travel agent.

1. Wild water rafting in Cocorná, Fullday tour from/to Medellin

Early departure from Medellin to the rafting centre in Cocorná where you arrive around 9 am. From here you continue another 40 minutes to the river. On the way, you stop at a restaurant where you can change our clothes. Upon arrival to the river, our rafting guide gives the necessary safety instructions, you get the necessary equipment and are ready to go. During the about 3 hour ride on the river you enjoy and tackle rapids of difficulties of wild water class 2 to 4. In between, you stop at a natural beach of the river to have a swim and to have a snack to recover your strength for the next rapids. At the end of the ride, transfer back to the rafting centre where you get to enjoy the best hamburgers of  the region at the restaurant´s terrace which offers an amazing panoramic view. In the late afternoon transfer back to Medellin.

Duration total daytour: about 10 h

Duration ride on the river: around 3 h

Wildwater difficulty: class 3 - 4 – no previous rafting experience required

Included:

• Transfer from/to Medellin with Spanish speaking driver

• Transfer from the rafting centre to the river and back

• Bilingual professional rafting guide

• Rafting equipment (life jacket, paddle, helmet, raft)

• Snack and hydration

• 1 hamburger + 1 non alcoholic beverage (there are also vegetarian or vegan hamburger)

Not included:

• Services not mentioned above

Recommendations: comfortable clothes, closed sport shoes, spare clothes and shoes, sun screen,

towel, fleece jacket, please don’t take any valuable objects with you.

NOTE: Due to climate and water level of the river, the tour is subject to change or cancellation.

2. Wild water adventure at the rivers of Cocorná, 2D/1N package from/to Medellin

Day 1: Medellin – Cocorná – Wildwater rafting at Calderas River

Early departure from Medellin to the rafting centre in Cocorná where you arrive around 9 am. From here you continue another 40 minutes to the river. On the way, you stop at a restaurant where you can change our clothes. Upon arrival to the river, our rafting guide gives the necessary safety instructions, you get the necessary equipment and are ready to go. During the about 3 hour ride on the river you enjoy and tackle rapids of difficulties of wild water class 2 to 4. In between, you stop at a natural beach of the river to have a swim and to have a snack to recover your strength for the next rapids. At the end of the ride, transfer to the Ecohotel Tierra de Agua, where you get to relax after your adventure and enjoy the surrounding nature and tranquillity, the jacuzzi or the Turkish bath. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Duration rafting tour: around 3 h

Wildwater difficulty: class 3 - 4 – no previous rafting experience is necessary

Day 2: Natural pools and return to Medellin

After breakfast at the hotel´s restaurant with panoramic view over the valley, transfer to the rafting centre, where you meet your guide and are transferred to the river. After an easy 10 – 20

minutes walk you reach a natural pool formed by the river. Enjoy one of the prettiest landscapes of Colombia, jump from the rocks into the water or take a swim.

If you have the heart to do so, you might use the natural slide into the deep pool. This is

possible depending on the waterlevel, the climate and the pool we visit. Back to the rafting centre, enjoy the best hamburgers of the region at the restaurant’s terrace which offers an

amazing panoramic view. In the late afternoon transfer back to Medellin.

Duration tour to the natural pools: 2 – 3 h

Included:

• Transfer from/to Medellin with Spanish speaking driver

• Transfer from the rafting centre to the river and back

• Bilingual professional rafting guide

• Rafting equipment (life jacket, paddle, helmet, raft)

• Snacks and hydration on day 1 and 2

• 1 overnight at Tierra de Agua Ecohotel, dinner and breakfast included

• Local bilingual guide on day 2

• 1 hamburger + 1 non alcoholic beverage (there are also vegetarian or vegan hamburger)

Not included:

• Any services not mentioned above

• Permanent guide

Recommendations: comfortable clothes, closed sport shoes, spare clothes and shoes, sun screen, towel, fleece jacket, please don’t take any valuable objects with you.

Note: Due to climate and water level of the river, the tour is subject to change or cancellation.