There’s a lovely swimming hole at the Quebrada Bulava, a 20-minute walk from town. Head along the right branch of the fork at the cemetery, take the second right, and you’ll soon reach several spots that make for a nice dip. Continuing on, you’ll reach a bridge – cross it and take the second turnoff on the right.
Here a local named William rents inner tubes (US$7) and life jackets, which allow you to float idly down the river; it eventually merges with Río Santa Maria. He can also arrange a taxi return.
