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The World’s 100 Best Canyons & Gorges

Güejar Canyon

Mesetas, Colombia

  1. WORLD’S BEST CANYONS & GORGES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 17 2026

No. 1 in Latin America

Güejar Canyon

Rugged rock walls and enormous formations line a clear river that runs green or blue by season. Visitors mostly see it from the water, on guided rafting or boat trips with natural pools, rapids, and waterfalls along the way.

Highlights

  • Boat-shaped rock
  • Natural swimming pools
  • Hidden waterfalls

Good to know

  • Boat trip takes four to five hours
  • Book ahead in peak season
  • Tours cost about 200,000 pesos per person

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