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Tag: Wild Swimming

Water Activities · Ponta Delgada, São Miguel

Into the Green Throat: Canyoning Salto do Cabrito on São Miguel

Canyoning at Salto do Cabrito condenses São Miguel’s volcanic drama into a four-hour adventure—waterfalls to rappel, emerald pools to swim, and a 30-minute forest approach that primes you for the gorge. It’s accessible yet wild, perfect for travelers who want an intense taste of the Azores’ interior.

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Water Activities · Niyodogawa, Kochi Prefecture

Into the Blue: Canyoning Niyodogawa’s Hidden Gorge

Move through jaw-dropping blue water, short abseils, and guided cliff jumps in a privately operated gorge on the Niyodo River—two hours of clean, technical fun framed by Shikoku’s mineral-blue streams and quiet mountain culture.

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