Ultra
light Airplanes : In some areas
of the country, it's possible to rent one of these mini-airplanes
and fly with a pilot over Colombia's lush and stunning countryside.
Canopy
: This adventure activity consists in moving between tree tops via
cables and pulleys. It's a fun sport where you'll actually feel like
you're flying on top of the world.
Whale
Watching :
On the Pacific Coast, there are many tourism programs especially designed
for whale watching during the months of September and October.
Windsurfing:
This is a popular sport in the Caribbean. Lake Calima, a few hours
from Cali, is another popular lake to practice windsurfing in Colombia.
Water
ski/Jet ski:
It's possible to rent equipment on the Caribbean Coast and some of
the larger lakes in the country.
Dance:
For Colombians, dancing
is like breathing. Colombians learn to dance from the time they're
small. There are dance academies throughout the country where you
can learn the most popular Colombian rhythms like salsa, El Merengue
and La Cumbia.
: The party spirit of Colombian people
explodes during festivals. Honestly, if you look, you can probably
find a festival some place in Colombia almost every weekend throughout
the year. Join the fun and learn about the culture of this beautiful
country by celebrating with Colombians.
Hot
Springs : Thanks to a great number of thermal pools in the
country, going to hot springs has become a popular activity. The principal
hot springs centers are in Caldas, Risaralda, and Boyaca.
River
Floating :
This activity take place in calm rivers where
the participants slip down the river in an balsam raft or inflatable
tires.
Botanical
Gardens, Plant Expositions, Nurseries:
Due to the great floral richness of the country, many Colombians enjoy
and dedicate a great part of their time collecting plants. Remember
that Colombia is the 2nd largest exporter of flowers in the world
behind Holland. It's no wonder the botanical gardens here are exquisite.
Some of the flowers that stand out the most in Colombia are ,
Anthuriums, Orchids, and Bromeliads.