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Drive into the hills on a guided quad ride, explore Curití’s artisan streets, then cool off in the Pescaderito natural pool. This full-day Santander tour mixes cultural stops with an hour of ATV riding and a relaxing swim.
Drive into the hills on a guided quad ride, explore Curití’s artisan streets, then cool off in the Pescaderito natural pool. This full-day Santander tour mixes cultural stops with an hour of ATV riding and a relaxing swim.
You kick gravel and feel the engine rumble under you as the road opens into green slopes — cotton fields, steep hedgerows and whitewashed colonial houses sliding past in a blur. The quad bike propels you up a narrow farm track; wind and dust press at your face until the Pescaderito stream appears, bright and quick, daring you to pause and wade.
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Operated by Gran Colombia Tours · Curití, Santander
You kick gravel and feel the engine rumble under you as the road opens into green slopes — cotton fields, steep hedgerows and whitewashed colonial houses sliding past in a blur. The quad bike propels you up a narrow farm track; wind and dust press at your face until the Pescaderito stream appears, bright and quick, daring you to pause and wade.
Curití sits on the eastern flank of the Santander hills, a small town shaped by agriculture and a long craft tradition in fique, wood and ceramics. The geology is Guane-age sandstone and folded Andean foothills; soils feed fast rivers that have carved clear pools and tiny cascades used by local families for generations. Guides here talk about harvest seasons and artisan knots as readily as they give safety briefings — culture and landscape arrive together.
Practically, expect a full-day outing (5–8 hours) that includes hotel pick-up, an orientation, about an hour of guided quad riding over mixed dirt and farm tracks, a short village walkthrough to see the main plaza and craft stalls, and 1–2 hours at Pescaderito natural pool where you can swim and relax. Trails are uneven; the ride has brief inclines and soft ruts. Bring layered clothing, closed-toe shoes for the quad and a swimsuit for the pool.
Plan on moderate physical effort, allow extra travel time for transfers from San Gil, and listen to your guide: local knowledge keeps the route safe and the day fast, fun and rooted in the rhythms of Santander.
moderate.
5–8 hours.
Light to moderate fitness; able to sit and control an ATV for about an hour and walk short uneven paths.
No prior experience required — guides provide a safety briefing and basic instruction before the ride.
Approximately one hour of riding on mixed dirt tracks and farm roads with several short stops.
Yes — the natural pool is suitable for swimming; bring a change of clothes and water shoes for rocky edges.
Yes — private round-trip hotel pick-up and drop-off in the area are included in the tour.
Curití grew as a craft and agricultural village in Santander; its plaza and church reflect 19th-century colonial layouts and an ongoing handicraft economy centered on fique and woodwork.
Riders are asked to stay on designated tracks and avoid disturbing riverbanks; local guides work with communities to limit erosion and support responsible visitor behavior.
Gran Colombia Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You kick gravel and feel the engine rumble under you as the road opens into green slopes — cotton fields, steep hedgerows and whitewashed colonial houses sliding past in a blur. The quad bike propels you up a narrow farm track; wind and dust press at your face until the Pescaderito stream appears, bright and quick, daring you to pause and wade.
You kick gravel and feel the engine rumble under you as the road opens into green slopes — cotton fields, steep hedgerows and whitewashed colonial houses sliding past in a blur. The quad bike propels you up a narrow farm track; wind and dust press at your face until the Pescaderito stream appears, bright and quick, daring you to pause and wade.
Curití sits on the eastern flank of the Santander hills, a small town shaped by agriculture and a long craft tradition in fique, wood and ceramics. The geology is Guane-age sandstone and folded Andean foothills; soils feed fast rivers that have carved clear pools and tiny cascades used by local families for generations. Guides here talk about harvest seasons and artisan knots as readily as they give safety briefings — culture and landscape arrive together.
Practically, expect a full-day outing (5–8 hours) that includes hotel pick-up, an orientation, about an hour of guided quad riding over mixed dirt and farm tracks, a short village walkthrough to see the main plaza and craft stalls, and 1–2 hours at Pescaderito natural pool where you can swim and relax. Trails are uneven; the ride has brief inclines and soft ruts. Bring layered clothing, closed-toe shoes for the quad and a swimsuit for the pool.
Plan on moderate physical effort, allow extra travel time for transfers from San Gil, and listen to your guide: local knowledge keeps the route safe and the day fast, fun and rooted in the rhythms of Santander.