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Ocetá Moorland and the East of Boyacá

Ocetá Moorland and the East of Boyacá

Colombia is the country with the largest amount of bird species More than 1,800!

Description of the Tourist Experience

Imagine a road trip, not just any road trip, but one that winds its way through the eastern highlands of Boyacá. Picture this: You're about four hours outside of Bogotá, heading towards a completely different world. Instead of just ticking off sights, you're sinking into a region bursting with history and unbelievable scenery. This isn't just a Culture trip; it's a deep dive into the heart of a landscape that’ll reshape how you see Colombia.

Forget the hustle of the city; we're trading it for the dramatic mountain scenery northeast of Bogotá, specifically the eastern chunk of Boyacá. Think of wandering quiet colonial towns like Monguí and Iza. You will discover the quiet charm, instead of all new big cities. But it's not just pretty towns! We are going to be in the Pantano de Vargas and the Boyacá Bridge, to revisit pivotal moments in Colombian history. And then there's Tota Lagoon, immense and shimmering - the second largest in South America. As a Culture trip, we want to explore the whole history of the country

But honestly, the real magic happens when we reach the Ocetá Moorland natural reserve. Just picture yourself almost 4,000 meters above sea level, about a three-hour hiking in Boyaca trek from the perfectly preserved colonial town of Monguí. This place… it's got a vibe. The native Muisca people saw it as sacred ground. And now? We get to soak it all in – the incredible views, the weird and wonderful plant life only found in these high-altitude "Paramo" ecosystems.

These Paramo are special, the slow conditions makes a Bonsai landscaping. The Frailejon, are some unique trees of the andes slopes, wich grows just one cm per year.

This whole experience, this Culture trip, usually unrolls over three or four days. It gives you time to properly explore, to really feel the rhythm of the Ocetá Paramo, to lose yourself on a hiking in Boyaca, and to soak up the atmosphere of those time-forgotten towns: Monguí, Tota, even Iza.


Why You Should Choose This Tour

Look, there are a ton of tours out there. But this one... this Culture trip is different. This not just about ticking sights off a list; it's about connecting with a place, with its people, with its soul.

Forget those generic tourist traps. We are wandering the streets with the Muisca heritage. We are tasting weird fruit. We are listing people's stories. This is a full Culture trip. That scenic drive from Bogotá alone is worth the trip. The way the landscapes shifts as you climb higher, through rolling hills, passing farms... You'll taste Boyacá, you'll dive deep into local Muisca traditions. Forget that chain restaurant food!

Paramo of Oceta

Monguí

Tota Lagoon

Frailejones

Iza

Paramo

Overland Circuit

Colonial Towns

Vargas swamp

Páramo de Ocetá

Laguna de Tota

Iza

Circuito por tierra

Pantano de Vargas

Monguí

Frailejones

Páramo

 

Pueblos coloniales

 

 

 

We will Take you to:

  • Know and enjoy the picturesque and preserved colonial towns such as: Monguí, Firavitova, Iza, Tota, their traditions and their people.
  • Enjoy a trip by car, from Bogotá, through the Cundiboyacense plateau passing through smooth mountain roads, with pleasant cultivated landscapes.
  • Try the delicious gastronomy of Boyacá and learn about the peasant traditions of Muisca heritage.
  • Ascend to the Oceta paramo. A moor that is 3,900 m from Monguí and is considered the most beautiful in the world. We will be guided by local peasants who will tell us the mystical stories of the mountain.
  • Visit some important places of the colonial and republican history of Colombia such as: The Boyacá bridge, and the Vargas reservoir. Places where key battles for independence and the country’s formation process took place
  • Relax contemplating the Tota lagoon, the second largest lagoon in Latin America.
  • Delight yourself with Colombian traditions. Along the way, we will make stops to get to know the culture, you will taste local food, many fruits and you can take photos.    

Duration:

4 days

Season:

All year

Accommodation:

Rural or medium-class town hotel.

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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