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El Gallineral Nature Park (Parque Natural El Gallineral) is the best attraction to visit in the city of San Gil. It’s a small nature park on an island between the Río Fonce and Quebrada Curití.
Visiting the Park
The park is open daily from 8am to 5pm and general admission is COP$7,000 per person (as of June 2024). It’s possible to hire a guide to tell stories about the trees and park, but it’s in Spanish only.
Paths
The paths winding through the park start at a small plaza just inside the entrance. The main path starts in a counter-clockwise direction through a tunnel of tree branches. Once out in the open, you can see the tall trees full of moss.
Most of the paths are on brick or stone, but it can get muddy after it rains so be prepared. The paths take you near the Río Fonce and Quebrada Curití.
Bridges
There are a couple of bridges that cross over the roaring Quebrada Curití. The first is the Bridge of Love (Puente del Amor).
The second roughly translates to the Bridge That I Don’t Forget (Puente Que No Olvido). Crossing that bridge takes you to the park boundary.
Services
When you finish walking through the park, you can have a meal at the restaurant, get some snacks at the cafeteria, or take a swim in the pool for an extra fee.
