Tobogan de la Selva
A long smooth granite slab in Amazonas down which a stream runs, used as a natural water slide.
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The Tobogán de la Selva is a granite slab several dozen metres long, worn smooth and set at a shallow angle in the forest south of Puerto Ayacucho, with a stream running down it into a pool at the bottom. People slide down it on their backs or on mats, which is why it has become the standard weekend outing from the town. Around it is closed forest, and the Pozo Azul pool nearby offers calmer swimming.
What you actually see
- The slab - a long smooth granite surface with a stream running down it.
- The slide - the descent made sitting or lying on the wet rock.
- The pool - the catchment at the bottom where the slide ends.
- Pozo Azul - a quieter swimming pool a short distance away.
When to go
May to November has the most water and the best sliding. In the dry season the flow drops and the rock is less usable. Weekends bring crowds from Puerto Ayacucho.
Honest expectations
The rock is abrasive and grazes are common; going down without protection is a mistake. Weekends are crowded and noisy. The road in is rough and there are few facilities.
Nearby
Cerro Pintado is north, and Puerto Ayacucho is beyond it.
What to pack for Tobogan de la Selva
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Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
