Experience Chingaza Trekking in Colombia on a five-day journey from the high-altitude páramo to the mountain village of San Juanito in Meta. The route crosses some of the Andes’ most remote landscapes, from pristine páramos and cloud forests to clear rivers and secluded valleys. Along the way, keep an eye out for Andean wildlife, including spectacled bears, deer and a wide variety of bird species.
Chingaza National Natural Park protects more than 76,000 hectares of páramos and high-Andean forests. It also plays a vital role in supplying water to Bogotá and surrounding communities. The park protects important ecosystems and forms part of the ancestral territory of the Muisca and Guayupe peoples.
The eastern side of Chingaza and San Juanito remained difficult to access for many years. Today, improved security and growing community-based tourism are opening the region to travellers. Local conservation and ecotourism initiatives create new opportunities while helping protect the area’s natural and cultural heritage.
This trek offers more than spectacular scenery. It connects remote Andean landscapes with local communities and showcases a region shaped by conservation, resilience and sustainable tourism.
Fast Facts
Duration: 5
Days
Departs From: Chingaza National Natural Park
Ends In: Chingaza National Natural Park
