Remain in a deep lake-side slumber, or follow the trail for another 45 minutes to a summit called La Cuchilla. The trail to the lagoon follows the camino real, a paved path set down by the Muiscas. The two main trails – to the C ascada de la Abuela and the Laguna Verjón – are well-marked, flat, and both can be completed in under 4 hours. It is home to a diverse number of species, including the endangered Andean spectacled bear and Andean condor.įollow the ancient paths at Mattaredonda © Jacqui de Klerk / Lonely Planet Once sacred territory of the Muisca Indigenous tribe, the outlandish páramo – the largest in the world – extends for an astonishing 1420 sq km. Try a walk through the remote and eerily quiet Sumapaz National Park ( ). Bogota&Beyond ( ) and Awake Travel ( avel) both offer trips to Chingaza. Check the Colombian National Parks website ( ) for more information or book a trip with a tour agency. Tip: The park is remote and heavily regulated, only allowing a limited amount of hikers per day. With altitudes of 3300m and higher, hiking in Chingaza (and all páramos) needs to be approached with patience and caution. For a stunning bird's-eye view of the Siecha lagoons, the 7km trek to the Cuchillas de Siecha escarpment will, quite literally, take your breath away. Forget sneakers and bring waterproof shoes, unless you enjoy squishy, cold feet. Chingaza has several trails which cut through its very soggy marshland.

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