The closest true paramo to central Bogota, a 2,375-hectare reserve of frailejones, peat bog and high Andean forest where the Teusaca and Palmar rivers rise. Six marked trails fan out from the gate, the two most popular leading to the Teusaca lagoon along an old stone camino real and to a chain of waterfalls in the forest below.
| Distance | About 7 km round trip on either the Laguna Teusaca or the Cascadas de la Abuela route |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 to 3 hours per trail |
| Difficulty | moderate |
| Trailhead | Taxi or private car from the Avenida Circunvalar along the via a Choachi, about 45 minutes; intermunicipal buses toward Choachi stop at the entrance |
| Best season | December to March for firmer ground and clearer views; expect mist, drizzle and near-freezing wind at any time of year |
| Address | Km 12 via Bogota-Choachi, Paramo de Cruz Verde, Bogota D.C. / Choachi, Cundinamarca, Colombia |
Trail facts
- Trail area
- Paramo de Cruz Verde, on the Bogota-Choachi road east of the city
What to bring
- Waterproof boots for boggy paramo ground
- Thermal layer, windproof jacket and gloves
- Rain cover for packs
- 1.5 litres of water and snacks
- Cash for entry and parking, as card payment is unreliable
Location
Km 12 via Bogota-Choachi, Paramo de Cruz Verde, Bogota D.C. / Choachi, Cundinamarca, Colombia
4.5672, -74.0025 View on map
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