Chingaza National Park hiking tour from Bogota with English guide

Highlights

• Make a day trip to Chingaza National Park, one of the biggest natural reserves in Colombia with exuberant nature and breathtaking views
• Admire the natural richness of the park and its enormous diversity of unique flora and fauna
• Learn about the Paramo ecosystem and its relevance in the global water system

All about the trip

Chingaza is one of the most impressive natural parks of Colombia. Located right at the east of Bogotá at an altitude of 3400 MASL, Chingaza is a unique and pristine ecosystem of the high Andean forest that plays a crucial role in sustaining the balance of the earth. 

This nature reserve offers a network of hiking trails where visitors will have the opportunity to be in close contact with its unique flora species like Frailejón Uribei. The reserve also has 186 documented species of birds and a handful of native mammals like deer, Andean bears, and small felines that you might be able to see. Also, the breathtaking landscapes that frame the exuberant nature present in this park make your visit to the Mountain of Water a must-do in Bogotá for nature lovers.

The trip starts at 7:00 from your hotel in Bogota where the driver and guide will meet you to begin a 1,5 hours drive towards the east of the capital. In the half of the way, you will make a stop at La Calera, and have a taste of the nationally acclaimed arepas (a corn flatbread) with tinto (softer version of Americano coffee). After clearing the national park entrance, you will be introduced to the local guide who will be with you along the hike. The guides, native to this region and with an in-depth knowledge of flora and fauna, will highlight fascinating aspects of the route and will tell you anecdotes related to the native cultures and traditional farming communities of the area.

The hike lasts about 3 hours and reaches a lagoon called Laguna de Buitrago. After the walk, you will return to the cabin and have a comforting agua de panela (a hot beverage made with sugar cane jaggery). Here you will have the chance of using restrooms and change to warm and dry clothes and shoes (bring a spare change of clothes because the chances of getting wet are very high).

After having close contact with nature’s vital water source, the guide and driver will take you back to your hotel or any other part of the city just in time for lunch.

What is included in the price

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• English speaking expert guide
• Local guide for the hike
• Permit paperwork and entrance fees to the national park
• Selected snack and beverages
• Insurance

What is not included in the price

• Lunch

Instructions

Since we have to issue the permit, contact us with some days in advance. Availability depends on the park’s carrying capacity. 

Though this park's biodiversity is huge, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to see every species present, this depends on many factors, and many times luck! If you want to increase your chances, be very aware, observe and hike as quiet as possible.

Plastic has been officially banned in the National Parks of Colombia.

The maximum altitude of this hike is 4000 MASL. 

Changes on the tour may occur due to external factors. These changes will be notified to you with anticipation.