Salvajina Reservoir Tour

Travel to the Salvajina Reservoir and discover the nature of the Cauca River in a different way with this excursion from Popayán. We'll take you on a boat ride and you'll have free time to swim.

Salvajina Reservoir Tour

At 8 am we'll pick you up at your hotel in Popayán and travel north until we reach the Salvajina Reservoir, in the middle of the Cauca river basin.

After a two-and-a-half-hour drive, we'll arrive and start exploring the area to admire the hydroelectric plant. We will first visit the Salvajina waterfall and then head to the viewpoint for photos and views of the reservoir.

Next, we'll enjoy a boat ride around the dam to see the reservoir from a unique perspective. The guide will share details about its construction and the significance of this site for the indigenous communities in the Cauca region.

After the boat ride, we will return to land for a traditional meal featuring fish, chicken, or grilled meat. You will have free time to swim in the pool of the Salvajina Reservoir.

At 5 pm we will regroup and return to Popayán, concluding the tour around 7 pm.