Private Tour to the Chingaza Páramo, a Fantasy Forest

Duration6h - 7h

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesSpanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Because Chingaza is not just the Park. Very close to Bogotá, in a village of Choachí there is a Private Community Reserve, which stopped cultivating its lands to leave it as a corridor for the fauna that cohabits the Páramo de Chingaza. In 20 years its recovery has been impressive. In a few kilometers we will be able to see endemic frailejones, trail of the Andean Bear and why not be able to see it, waterfall, L}laguna, water sources, moss mats, tiny orchids, birds such as hummingbirds, Trogon, toucans, owls.
By walking through this beautiful reserve we contribute to its conservation (It is a private reserve, we will not enter the Chingaza National Park).

Walking Distance: 10 to 14km
Approximate time: 6 to 8 hours
Climate: cold and humid (Páramo)
Level: Medium High - good physical condition, for true warriors who enjoy adventure.
It leaves from Choachí on any date and includes transportation from Choachí, Cundinamarca.
Includes: insurance, local guide, peasant lunch and entrance to the reserve

Options

Intimate Chingaza with accommodation

Ecolodge Refugio Explora Verde: At the end of the tour you will be able to stay in a nice Ecolodge on the outskirts of Choachí, where you can rest from the hard walk.

Chingaza Intima, a fantasy native forest

What's included

Private transportation
Peasant lunch when you get off the hike with a vegetarian option
sure
Pantanera boots for walking in mud and a lot of water
Entrance to the private reserve
Typical snack
Local expert guide

Does not include additional snacks
tips

What to expect

6h

Because Chingaza is not just the Park. Very close to Bogotá, in a village of Choachí there is a Private Community Reserve, which stopped cultivating its lands to leave it as a corridor for the fauna that cohabits the Páramo de Chingaza. In 20 years its recovery has been impressive. In a few kilometers we will be able to see giant endemic frailejones, trail of the Andean Bear and why not be able to see it, Waterfall, Lagoon, water sources, moss mats, tiny orchids, birds such as hummingbirds, Trogon, toucans, owls.
By walking through this beautiful reserve we contribute to its conservation.
You can walk 10 or 14 kilometers. Depending on your physical condition. You will get to know the paramo ecosystem, unique to the Colombian Andes.
Choachi
30m

We will meet in the center of this picturesque municipality of Cundinamarca located at 1,900 meters above sea level, you will be able to see a little about its murals. Then we will take the transportation that will take us to the beginning of the walk, approximately 1 hour away.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You must arrive at the main park of the municipality of CHOACHÍ, in front on Cra 3 No 3 - 08, to our office

End point

You must arrive at the main park of the municipality of CHOACHÍ, in front on Cra 3 No 3 - 08, to our office

Additional information

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
It does not include transportation to Choachí, you can easily get there by public transportation.
Not recommended for travelers with joint problems, injuries and allergies to cold

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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From

$190.00 per person

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