Parque El Gallineral, San Gil: How to Visit and What to Do Nearby

Parque El Gallineral sits on a small island in the Rio Fonce where it passes through San Gil, Colombia, covering roughly 4 hectares densely planted with barbas de viejo trees whose hanging gray moss gives the park its otherworldly appearance. Paved footpaths cross small wooden bridges between springs and pools fed by the river, and a natural swimming pool at the eastern edge is open during dry-season months. Admission runs around 16,000 Colombian pesos. The park sits a 10-minute walk from San Gil's main plaza. When in San Gil it's worth considering not only but another main attraction like Juan Curi Waterfall (Cascada de Juan Curi).