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
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.
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.
You will make your own way to the meeting points