Santuario ChiquitoCerro Santuario: eco hike near Bogotá
Cerro Santuario is a guided eco hike of 10 km, about 5.0 hours long and of medium-low difficulty, in the Santuario Chiquito Nature Reserve (Páramo de Guerrero, Cundinamarca), near Bogotá.
Rate
End-customer rate / groups of friends and family. No limit on group size: 1 more local ("baquiano") guide is added for every 8 additional people. For travel agencies or corporate outings, see the other rates.
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Reach one of the highest points of the Páramo de Guerrero on a hike past rural farms, high-Andean lagoons and frailejones. Cerro Santuario offers views of the Río Negro Valley and the snow-capped peaks of the Cordillera Central, combining hiking, ecotourism and conservation near Bogotá.
The monthly counter resets on the first day of each month and deducts one spot for each confirmed booking; the daily limit applies per booked date.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Cerro Santuario and how hard is it?
Cerro Santuario covers 10 km, takes about 5.0 hours and is of medium-low difficulty.
Do I need a guide for Cerro Santuario?
Yes. Cerro Santuario is a guided route: it always requires a professional tour guide, and from 8 people on, one local ("baquiano") guide is added for every 8 more people.
How much does Cerro Santuario cost?
The current rate (conservation contribution per person and guide fee by group size) is on this same page, in the Rate box. You can also pick a date and the number of people there.
How do you get to Cerro Santuario from Bogotá?
It is 70 km from Bogotá, along the San Cayetano road (30 km past Zipaquirá). There are buses from Bogotá/Zipaquirá at 6:00 a.m. (the recommended time) and 9:30 a.m.; the return buses leave at 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. (the latter requires a transfer to Bogotá). We recommend arranging local transport to the base camp.
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