MOUNTAIN - ALTITUD TREKKING
PARAMO GATEWAY
A high-mountain escape into the landscapes of Colombia’s páramo
2 days / 1 night
Departure and return: Salento, Quindio
Up to 4,200 m.a.s l
Difficulty Moderate
Small groups
Personalized departures
Professional guides
With local knowledge
Insurance & permits
Included
Responsible tourism
We care for the mountains
Languages avalaible
Spanish / English
An unforgettable experience
Why Two-Day Páramo Getaway?
If you have limited time to explore Los Nevados National Natural Park, this two-day adventure is the perfect option. Discover the spectacular high-Andean landscapes of the park, surrounded by dramatic mountains, páramo ecosystems and unique vegetation.
Along the way, you will encounter the iconic frailejones (Espeletia), remarkable plants that play a vital role in the páramo ecosystem by capturing moisture and helping regulate the region’s water supply. The journey offers a glimpse into one of Colombia’s most extraordinary mountain ecosystems, where unique vegetation and wildlife come together in a landscape unlike any other
TOTAL DISTANCE
40 km
MINIMUM ALTITUDE
2,400 m a.s.l
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE
4.200 m a.s.l
DIFFICULTY
Medium
DURATION
2 days / 1 night
ITINERARIO
2 days of adventure and spectacular páramo landscapes
Hiking Through Misty Forests and Giant Wax Palms
aprox. 14 km
2.400 – 3.750 m a.s.l
After a delicious breakfast, we head to the Cocora Valley, home to the world’s tallest wax palms, at an elevation of 2,400 meters (7,874 ft). From there, we begin a 14 km hike through the cloud forest, surrounded by mosses, bromeliads, and orchids, gradually ascending to a mountain farm at 3,750 meters (12,303 ft). Upon arrival, we will enjoy dinner and spend the night, resting and preparing for the next day’s adventure.
Páramo Exploration & Descent to Cocora Valley
26 km
2.400 – 4.200 m a.s.l
After an early breakfast at the mountain farm, we begin our ascent into the Andean páramo, one of the most important ecosystems in Los Nevados National Natural Park. Reaching a maximum altitude of 4,200 meters (13,780 ft), we’ll enjoy spectacular views of Paramillo del Quindío and Nevado del Tolima, surrounded by landscapes covered with iconic frailejones.
We then descend along a different trail, passing through diverse ecosystems with opportunities to spot native birds and wildlife. Following the San José River Canyon, the trail leads us back through the wax palm forests to Cocora Valley, where transportation will be waiting to take us to the charming town of Salento. There, we will enjoy lunch before concluding our adventure.
INCLUDES
Professional guidingFull meals (2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner)Hydration and snacksTransportationMedical assistance insuranceEntrance fees and permits for protected areas
RECOMMENDATIONS
Thermal clothing and a change of clothes
Hat and gloves and a change of clothes
Waterproof jacket
Sun protection
Hydration
Adequate physical fitness
Trekking boots
GALLERY
Starting from
$700.000 COP
per person
Conscious experiences, small groups, a deeper connection with the mountains.
(The price may vary depending on the number of participants.)
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