Camping San Francisco

In the lakeside town of Guatavita (10 minutes’ drive), there are several spots from where to admire the reservoir. Check out El Faro, a lighthouse in the hills with a large viewing platform (and plenty of outdoor space for picnics and games), or the Mirador 360 Guatavita, where a heart-framed bench is just the spot for your Insta photoshoot. Don’t let the brown/reddish colour of the waters at Guasca’s Hot Springs (25 minutes) put you off. This is simply due to the presence of iron in the groundwater, which is also believed to give these hot springs their healing properties. Besides the outdoor pool, there is a wellness area with a sauna and Turkish bath. Into extreme sports? Or maybe you’re simply ready to face your fear of heights? Either way, head to Pionono mountain (50 minutes), where multiple outfits arrange paragliding flights. In particular, Parapente Paraíso has tandem flights with certified instructors, ziplines, ropes courses and a swing that rotates a full 360 degrees.