A privately managed cloud forest reserve dropping 900 m off the Sabana rim into perpetually misty Andean forest, with 20 km of trails, giant oaks and tree ferns, a canopy zip line, horse riding and a mountain lodge. The descent from paramo edge to subtropical forest happens in a single morning's walk.
| Distance | 30 km southwest of Bogota |
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| Travel time | About 1 hour by car; 1.5-2 hours by public transport |
| Getting there | Mode: Car; Detail: Via Mosquera or Soacha to the park gate on the Tequendama road; a park shuttle runs from the gate down to the lodge |
| Cost | Entry about COP 30,000-40,000 (about USD 9.52-12.70); the gate-to-lodge shuttle and horse rides cost extra |
| Address | Parque Natural Chicaque, Km 5 Via Soacha - San Antonio del Tequendama, Cundinamarca, Colombia |
How to get there
- Car: Bogota to the park entrance on the Soacha - San Antonio del Tequendama road, about 1 hour
- Bus: TransMilenio to Portal Sur then a Mesitas del Colegio bus, alighting at the Chicaque turn-off
- Shuttle: the park runs weekend transport from Bogota by prior arrangement
- Taxi or ride-hailing from western Bogota, COP 90,000-140,000 (about USD 28.57-44.44)
Location
Parque Natural Chicaque, Km 5 Via Soacha - San Antonio del Tequendama, Cundinamarca, Colombia
4.6068, -74.3031 View on map
Highlights
- Cloud forest trails through ancient oaks and tree ferns
- The Pena viewpoint over the Magdalena valley
- Canopy zip line and horse riding
- Hummingbird and tanager birdwatching in the mist
Tips for visiting
- The return climb from the lodge is a steep 900 m ascent - the paid jeep shuttle spares tired legs
- Trails stay muddy even in dry months, so boots with grip are needed
- Weekends are busy with Bogota families; weekdays are quiet
- The park sells day entry and also runs cabins and camping for an overnight stay