Eco Hike: The Chicamocha Canyon

5.0 (3 reviews) Barichara, Colombia
Duration4h - 6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Immerse yourself in the unique beauty of the "Chicamocha Canyon, the second largest worldwide. Enjoy the stunning sounds and the incredible view that nature has for you, its endemic birds singing and revoking as you walk along the royal road to Jordan, built by Guane Indians over 500 years ago and their howler monkeys who feel alive in the distance while keeping the Canyon awake.
Upon reaching the Chicamocha River, you can relax in "Shangri-La", the walkers' refuge with its natural pool, restaurant, cabins and dozens of brightly colored hammocks that call you to rest. Then, upon reaching the smallest town in Colombia, Jordan Santander; With less than 60 inhabitants, you will see Colombia's first toll while letting the locals themselves tell you the story of Jordan.

Options

Big Groups

Excursion for Big Groups: groups of 4 people minimum, and 10 maximum.

Alone
Small groups

Excursion For groups
Pickup included

What's included

  • Snacks
  • Photo Album
  • Insurance
  • Private transportation

What to expect

  1. 6h
    Our guides will accompany tourists from the Barichara park or agreed point to Jordan, the town located at the Bottom of the Chicamocha Canyon. Along the way you can see much of the Chicamocha canyon, which is the second longest worldwide.
  2. 2h
    The Chicamocha River is one of the most important rivers in central-eastern Colombia. It originates in the glaciar of Cocuy, where it later forms the Chicamocha canyon. it enters the department of Santander and joins the Suárez river to finally form the Sogamoso river. the word Chicamocha In Guane language means silver threads on full moon night.
  3. 1h
    Tourists will be guided to Jordan. It is a municipality of Colombia, located in the department of Santander 80 km from Bucaramanga. It is located in the Chicamocha Canyon, exactly on the south bank of the river. The municipality has the least populated urban center in Colombia with less than 60 people living in this town

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Barichara's main park, in front of the church.

End point

Barichara's main park, in front of the church.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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