Explore Hiking and Ecotourism in Chingaza Natural Park
What your day looks like
The Chingaza National Park is a natural and cultural treasure of central Colombia, the magic of its mountains keeps secrets and thoughts inherited from the Muiscas and the Guayupes, indigenous peoples who protected this territory, as well as peasant communities that inhabited the region less than 40 years. Today it is a refuge for the fauna and flora of the Andes that reveal to the visitor the secret of life. It was created in May 1977, It is located in the Eastern Cordillera of the Colombian Andes, northeast of Bogotá. The park has an extension of 76,600 hectares and heights between 800 and 4,050 meters above sea level. It has warm, temperate, cold, and moor climates. It includes ecosystems as varied as wetlands, rainforests, and humid forests. The temperature ranges between 4 and 21.5 ° C. There the Guatiquía and Frío rivers are born, and the abundant rains create lagoons like Siecha and Chingaza. The tour begins at 7 a.m. At the reception of your hotel or accommodation, then start the journey to the city of La Calera and taste panela water with corn arepa. At the entrance to the nature reserve, our local guide will be waiting for us, he will take us through the trails and paths of this paradise. The tour lasts between 3 and 6 hours, it all depends on your endurance. We will see the Buitrago lagoon or the Siecha lagoon, the flora of this landscape is simply beautiful. If we are lucky, we will be able to appreciate the spectacled bears and deer that inhabit the area. Culminating with a view from the viewpoint of the mountain and then return to the city of Bogotá.
The experience, in brief
- Start the journey to the city of La Calera and taste panela water with corn arepa
- Connect with ecotourism by hiking in the Chingaza Natural Park
- See the Buitrago lagoon or the Siecha lagoon, the flora of this landscape is simply beautiful
The journey, in full
• Hotel Pickup (07:00 a.m.) : Our tour begins with pickup at your hotel or accommodation in private transport. Get ready for a day full of nature, fresh air, and impressive landscapes. • Stop in La Calera, Cundinamarca : On the way to the park, we will make a brief stop in the picturesque municipality of La Calera. Here you can enjoy the local atmosphere, buy something typical, or grab a snack before starting the adventure. • Chingaza National Natural Park : Located in the Eastern Cordillera of the Andes, Chingaza is a natural and cultural treasure. Its mountains guard the secrets and heritage of the Muisca and Guayupe peoples, as well as peasant communities that inhabited the region until a few decades ago. * The park, created in 1977, covers more than 76,600 hectares, extending from 800 to 4,050 meters above sea level, with ecosystems that include páramos (high-altitude wetlands), cloud forests, and misty areas, where the temperature varies between 4 °C and 21.5 °C. * At the park entrance, we will be met by a local expert guide, who will lead us along the Rincón del Oso Trail, which starts at the Piedras Gordas Control Post. This beautiful route passes through the high Andean forest, ideal for observing native flora and fauna. With luck, we may spot spectacled bears, deer, and endemic birds. * The hike lasts approximately 3 to 3.5 hours, depending on the group's pace. • Return to Bogotá We will conclude the experience by contemplating a panoramic view of the imposing mountain landscape before starting the return to the city of Bogotá, where we will drop you off at your hotel.
Your day, step by step
La Calera
Local Flavor.
Bogota
Hiking at Chingaza National Natural Park.
What to know before booking
Included
• Round-trip private transportation from your hotel in Bogotá. • Expert local guide. • Entrance fee to Chingaza National Natural Park. • Guided hike along the Rincón del Oso Trail. • Assistance insurance throughout the tour. • Personalized experience and constant accompaniment.
Not Included
• Tips for the guide or driver (optional). • Food not specified in the itinerary. • Personal expenses or souvenirs. • Additional beverages. • Activities not mentioned in the plan.
What to Bring
Comfortable shoes are recommended, clothing suitable for the cold or waterproof and bring change clothes if possible
Restrictions
Not recommended for participants with back problems. Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions. Not recommended for pregnant women.
Meeting & Pickup
We will pick you up at your hotel or place of accommodation.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business