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Pescaderito is a natural swimming area near the small town of Curití, located in the Santander department of Colombia and not too far from San Gil. It’s actually a river that forms several swimming holes that are great fun for both adults and children. We decided to stop there and cool off after a long day of driving and visiting Chicamocha National Park.
Getting There
You can get to Pescaderito by catching a bus from San Gil to Curití, then following the road next to the church for a few kilometers. It can be reached by walking, taking a local minibus, or hiring a tuk-tuk in town.
Swimming Holes
Once there, you can either swim in the area next to the bridge or follow the path to the right of the bridge. The path runs for about 20 minutes and leads to the rest of the swimming holes.
Each swimming hole is connected by small waterfalls and natural slides, and they keep getting better as you go along. Just be careful and watch your step because it can get very slippery in some places.
The water is ice cold and refreshing on a hot day. It’s even possible to camp there, which we saw a few families doing. The best part – Pescaderito is a public place and completely free.
