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Cocuy and its majestic geography

COCUY AND ITS MAJESTIC GEOGRAPHY

Colombia has the tallest mountain in the world with respect to its location at sea level, Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.

Description of the Tour Experience

Embarking on a Colombia Trek through the resplendent wilderness of El Cocuy National Park is an odyssey into nature’s most unspoiled sanctuary. Spanning an impressive 3,060 km², this ecological jewel boasts a breathtaking mélange of glaciated peaks, enigmatic páramos, ethereal cloud forests, and shimmering emerald lagoons—each an indelible testament to time’s geological artistry.

This riveting expedition originates in the picturesque town of El Cocuy, Boyacá, a charming colonial enclave that serves as the portal to the mystical Sierra Nevada del Cocuy National Natural Park. Here, trekkers embark upon an arduous yet soul-stirring ascent, reaching altitudes that soar beyond 4,000 meters. A paramount highlight of this Colombia Trek is the exhilarating climb to Pan de Azúcar, a celestial vantage point where the formidable Devil’s Pulpit (El Púlpito del Diablo) stands defiantly—a monolithic sentinel etched into the glacial expanse. The sweeping panorama from this precipice is a symphony of contrasts: towering, snow-clad summits juxtaposed against the surreal hues of crystalline lagoons.

Navigating this untamed domain, adventurers immerse themselves in the enigmatic páramo ecosystem, a high-altitude biome shrouded in ecological mystique. Here, rare endemic flora and fauna flourish, sculpting an intricate web of life that underscores the páramo’s indispensable role in water conservation and biodiversity. Beyond its biological grandeur, a Colombia Trek unveils a profound cultural tapestry, as indigenous and rural communities interlace ancestral wisdom with contemporary sustainability practices.


Why You Should Choose This Tour

Selecting a Colombia Trek through El Cocuy transcends mere adventure—it is an invitation to partake in an unparalleled nature vacation, a transformative encounter with the sublime. This trek, meticulously curated for both seasoned explorers and neophyte adventurers, presents a spectrum of intensity levels, ensuring an inclusive and gratifying experience for all. Yet, this journey extends beyond landscapes—it is a deep immersion into Colombia’s cultural and historical heritage. Lodging options range from quaint town hostels to rustic fincas, fostering an intimate connection with local traditions. Expert guides unravel the intricate interplay between topography, history, and ecology, rendering this voyage an enlightening odyssey.

Available year-round, this Colombia Trek epitomizes the ideal expedition for those who revere untouched natural splendor. By venturing into this realm, travelers champion sustainable tourism, safeguarding one of Colombia’s most pristine ecological sanctuaries. Step boldly into this mesmerizing landscape, where every stride inscribes a tale of endurance, wonder, and reverence, ensuring that this nature vacation becomes an enduring chapter in your personal travel chronicle.

El Cocuy

 Pan de Azúcar

White Ritacuba

Páramo

Fog forest

Big Lagoon of the Plaza

Devil’s Pulpit

El Cocuy

White Ritacuba

Fog Forest

Devil’s Pulpit

Pan de Azúcar

Paramo

Big Lagoon of the Plaza

We will Take you to:

  • Aprender en el camino sobre el ecosistema local del páramo, su flora y fauna en la alta montaña, su importancia para la conservación y la sostenibilidad de Colombia.
  • Viajar hasta el pueblo de Cocuy en Boyacá, para poder adentrarse en el Parque Natural Nacional de La Sierra Nevada del Cocuy.
  • Experimentar las caminatas en alta montaña por encima de los 4.000 m de altura.
  • Ascender caminando hasta el glaciar del Pan de Azúcar, donde podremos observar la roca de 80 m de altura sobre la nieve con forma de mesa llamada el Púlpito del Diablo. De allí, podrás observar múltiples lagunas de color esmeralda y otros picos nevados de la misma sierra.
  • Disfrutar del pintoresco pueblo colonial de El Cocuy.

Duration:

3 - 4 days

Season:

All year

Accommodation:

Basic in farms or town hotels.

LEVEL ACTIVITY

Journey Type

Tourist:  This trip is for relaxing, having fun or both. The type of activities included do not require any sort of physical preparation. It is available for all types of people and all ages.

Sportive-Active: These types of trips are more physically demanding. You need to be mentally and physically prepared for long range routes of some sort of adventure sport. You should be in good physical shape.

Active: This type of journey means a certain type of physical effort as well as physical preparation is needed. This is the first of the Active levels, so only basic and low physical preparation is required.

Expedition: Adventure trips which require varying physical levels of fitness. They are only suitable for well-prepared people, and you may face some uncertainness due to time or weather in the trip location.  Some situations will require mental as well as physical strength.

Activity Level

1 For people with physical disabilities.

2 For people who have never done any sort of physical exercise. 

3 For people who have done some exercise in the past but may have spent the last 2 years not moving a finger. 

5 For people who exercise every month of the year but not necessarily with great regularity. People with good health and travelling experience.  You will face every day activities which require average physical effort, such as short treks, or other types of activity which are not longer than 2 to 3 hours a day during the trip. 

5: Para personas que hacen ejercicio todos los meses pero que no necesariamente tienen una continuidad o una exigencia alta, con buena salud en general, experiencia viajando. Pueden enfrentar actividades con esfuerzo físico todos los días, pero en lugares sin pendientes, o trayectos cortos, que no pasen de 3 horas al día de actividad durante el viaje.

 

6 For people who like to do exercise, even with some discontinuity during the year, and are in good physical shape and good health. Those who have travelling experience, as well as camping experience. You can face 17kms (11Milles) hikes in one day, and changes in altitude of 800mts (265Ft) height at least once a week.

 

7 For people who exercise 3 to 4 times a week, are in good physical shape, have experience in adventure sports, as well as experience of camping for periods of 3 to 5 days. You can face a 20km (12mile) hike every day for 4 days with changes in altitude of 900mts (290Fts) or more. You know your rhythm, as well as how your body performs in difficult weather conditions. 

8 The same characteristics as 7, plus technical knowledge of some adventure sports.  

9  For specialized professional sports people. Routes carefully designed for high performance. Only by request.  




NIVEL - HORIZONTAL

LEVEL ACTIVITY

Journey Type

Tourist:  This trip is for relaxing, having fun or both. The type of activities included do not require any sort of physical preparation. It is available for all types of people and all ages.

Sportive-Active: These types of trips are more physically demanding. You need to be mentally and physically prepared for long range routes of some sort of adventure sport. You should be in good physical shape.

Active: This type of journey means a certain type of physical effort as well as physical preparation is needed. This is the first of the Active levels, so only basic and low physical preparation is required.

Expedition: Adventure trips which require varying physical levels of fitness. They are only suitable for well-prepared people, and you may face some uncertainness due to time or weather in the trip location.  Some situations will require mental as well as physical strength.

Activity Level

1 For people with physical disabilities.

2 For people who have never done any sort of physical exercise. 

3 For people who have done some exercise in the past but may have spent the last 2 years not moving a finger. 

5 For people who exercise every month of the year but not necessarily with great regularity. People with good health and travelling experience.  You will face every day activities which require average physical effort, such as short treks, or other types of activity which are not longer than 2 to 3 hours a day during the trip. 

5: Para personas que hacen ejercicio todos los meses pero que no necesariamente tienen una continuidad o una exigencia alta, con buena salud en general, experiencia viajando. Pueden enfrentar actividades con esfuerzo físico todos los días, pero en lugares sin pendientes, o trayectos cortos, que no pasen de 3 horas al día de actividad durante el viaje.

 

6 For people who like to do exercise, even with some discontinuity during the year, and are in good physical shape and good health. Those who have travelling experience, as well as camping experience. You can face 17kms (11Milles) hikes in one day, and changes in altitude of 800mts (265Ft) height at least once a week.

 

7 For people who exercise 3 to 4 times a week, are in good physical shape, have experience in adventure sports, as well as experience of camping for periods of 3 to 5 days. You can face a 20km (12mile) hike every day for 4 days with changes in altitude of 900mts (290Fts) or more. You know your rhythm, as well as how your body performs in difficult weather conditions. 

8 The same characteristics as 7, plus technical knowledge of some adventure sports.  

9  For specialized professional sports people. Routes carefully designed for high performance. Only by request.  




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