EXTREME SPORTS IN SAN GIL SANTANDER
Located roughly 300 km (192 mi) from Bogotรก and 95 km from the department's capital, Bucaramanga. As of 2005, San Gil had a population of roughly 42,000[4] people within the total municipal area, making it the third largest urban area in the department, after Bucaramanga and Barrancabermeja. It was officially named the touristic capital of the region in 2004, thanks to its outdoor activity opportunities such as rafting, caving, kayaking and hiking. Is an important centre for adventure sports San Gil is a colonial town with a good climate
The rafting is an sport and fun activity that consist in Sail and descent on the way of the river´s in some kind of ship like a Canoe or a Kayak straight or inflatable.
An extreme sport (also called freesport, action sport, and adventure sport) is a popular term for certain activities perceived as having a high level of inherent danger. These activities often involve speed, height, a high level of physical exertion, and highly specialized gear.
It is known as the adventure sport anyone involved, plus physical activity, intense recreational activity in the natural environment.
Teamwork acquires fundamental importance, as well as the technical knowledge necessary for each of the disciplines practiced (including: running, mountain biking, rock and ice climbing, kayaking, swimming, rollerblading, skiing, horseback riding and of the most important in this sport, skating.)
Which consists of a fall harness is done using one or English saddle which fits around the waist and legs, a security system comprising a security eight and eight descender, rope climbing, a case and a pair of gloves, all equipment used must be approved and certified to meet all safety standards.
A rappelling practiced by the torrents of water falling in cascades of great height, is a fairly extreme loaded with a large dose of adrenaline.
It is extreme sport that involves in do a leap, from bridge or crane platform, usually with a connection from the ankles to a bungee cord
CONCLUSIONS San Gil is one of the most important towns for the extreme sports San Gil is a great place for vacation with family or friends The food is delicious and very typical The extreme sports help reduce tensions and fears The extreme sports will make you have a good time
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