Two hours from Medellín, Cocorná compresses waterfalls, a raw rock slide and optional paragliding and rafting into one high-adrenaline day. This guided trip mixes easy logistics with serious thrills—ideal for travelers who want a full outdoor day without deep backcountry planning.
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The bus peels out of Medellín before dawn and the city loosens its grip: neighborhoods give way to coffee slopes, then to a green corridor of river valleys and carved rock. Two hours later, Cocorná arrives like a breath—an Andean village with a church square, a hummingbird of a river and, tucked into the cliffside, La Chonta: Colombia’s most extreme natural slide. Water hisses over bedrock, tourists line up with grins and helmets, and the canyon seems to dare you forward.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
10 hours
Fitness Level
Good general fitness for a full day of activity; minimal exertion for the base tour but higher for paragliding, rafting or quad biking
Wildlife
History
Cocorná grew as an agricultural stopover on routes east of Medellín; its rivers shaped local livelihoods and now drive adventure tourism.
Conservation
Operators are shifting to low-impact practices—biodegradable products, controlled access to fragile pools and community-based guiding that funnels income to local residents.
Reserve your spot on the Medellin Tour to Cocorna Slide Extreme Paragliding and Rafting today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring water shoes
La Chonta is slick; closed-toe water shoes with good tread protect feet on wet bedrock and during short portages.
Carry cash for add-ons
Paragliding, quads and rafting are optional and often paid locally in pesos—bring small bills for tips and extras.
Use biodegradable sunscreen
Pools and streams are ecologically sensitive—biodegradable sunblock reduces impact on aquatic life.
Confirm weather for paragliding
Flights depend on thermals and wind; call the operator the morning of to avoid a wasted trip or no-show fees.
Water shoes or trail runners
Protects feet on wet rock and provides grip for the slide and river margins.
summer
Dry bag or zip-lock bags
Keeps phone, documents and extra clothes dry during river activities.
Quick-dry swimwear and towel
You’ll be in and out of pools; quick-dry materials are more comfortable during the long day.
summer
Light rain shell
Afternoon mists or sudden mountain showers are common; a packable shell keeps you comfortable.
spring