Santuario ChiquitoEl Infiernito: eco hike near Bogotá
El Infiernito is a guided eco hike of 12 km, about 5.8 hours long and of high 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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Take on a hiking traverse near Bogotá between Tausa and Pacho, crossing high-Andean forests, grasslands and páramo. Discover old village paths, abandoned country houses, views of the Río Negro Valley and a crystal-clear waterfall on an ecotourism and adventure experience.
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 El Infiernito and how hard is it?
El Infiernito covers 12 km, takes about 5.8 hours and is of high difficulty.
Do I need a guide for El Infiernito?
Yes. El Infiernito 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 El Infiernito 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 El Infiernito 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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