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Cuchilla Santuario Chiquito: eco hike near Bogotá

Cuchilla Santuario Chiquito is a guided eco hike of 9 km, about 4.6 hours long and of high difficulty, in the Santuario Chiquito Nature Reserve (Páramo de Guerrero, Cundinamarca), near Bogotá.

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9 kmDistance
—Altitude / elevation gain
4.6 hoursDuration
HighDifficulty

Rate

Conservation contribution / personCOP 35,000
Professional tour guide, required (group of up to 8)COP 280,000
Additional local ("baquiano") guide (for every 8 more people)COP 180,000

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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Test your limits on a hiking experience near Bogotá through the Páramo de Guerrero. Cross high-Andean forests, frailejones, lagoons and a high-mountain ridge with 360° panoramic views. A demanding route for those looking for ecotourism, adventure and a connection with nature.

This is a guided route: it always requires a professional tour guide. If the group is larger than 8 people, a local guide is added. See the full details on guides and prices →

Monthly carrying capacity90 people / month
Daily carrying capacity16 people / day
Spots available this monthPending booking system

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 Cuchilla Santuario Chiquito and how hard is it?

Cuchilla Santuario Chiquito covers 9 km, takes about 4.6 hours and is of high difficulty.

Do I need a guide for Cuchilla Santuario Chiquito?

Yes. Cuchilla Santuario Chiquito 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 Cuchilla Santuario Chiquito 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 Cuchilla Santuario Chiquito 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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