A private reserve on the western rim of the Sabana de Bogota where nine signposted trails drop off the escarpment into a dripping Andean cloud forest of oaks, tree ferns and hummingbirds. The route down is straightforward and the climb back is the hard part, so the reserve keeps horses on hand to carry walkers up to the gate.
| Distance | More than 20 km of marked paths; the classic descent to the Refugio and back is about 8 km |
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| Duration | 4 to 5 hours for the main loop |
| Difficulty | moderate to challenging |
| Trailhead | Private car or taxi from Bogota in about 60 to 90 minutes; tour operators run day transfers from the city |
| Best season | Year round; December to March and July to August bring the clearest mornings, with mist most likely in April to May and October to November |
| Address | Km 8 variante Soacha-Mosquera, vereda Cascajal, San Antonio del Tequendama, Cundinamarca, Colombia |
Trail facts
- Trail area
- San Antonio del Tequendama, Cundinamarca, about 45 minutes south-west of Bogota
What to bring
- Waterproof hiking boots for muddy descents
- Rain jacket, since the cloud forest is wet most afternoons
- 1.5 litres of water and trail food
- Insect repellent
- Cash for the horse ride back to the rim
Location
Km 8 variante Soacha-Mosquera, vereda Cascajal, San Antonio del Tequendama, Cundinamarca, Colombia
4.6083, -74.3060 View on map