Quebrada Las Gachas is one of those secret spots you don’t want to share. Like an alien formation, Las Gachas is a red, shallow river with numerous plunge pools that you can belly-slide into, or simply soak in like a natural jacuzzi.
It is a more accessible and way cheaper alternative to the famous Caño Cristales, and unlike the latter, its appearance remains the same all year round.
It is a 1-hour hike from the small town of Guadalupe in the Santander province of Colombia. The hike is easy and you’d hardly see anybody on the way. Most people at the river are locals from the region.
