Santuario ChiquitoLaguna del Mechón: eco hike near Bogotá
Laguna del Mechón is a guided eco hike of 8 km, about 4.2 hours long and of medium 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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Explore a treasure of the Andean highlands on an eco hike that combines hiking, history and nature. Walk old royal roads, high-Andean forests and rural meadows, discover fossils embedded in the rocks and finish beside the calm waters of Laguna El Mechón.
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 Laguna del Mechón and how hard is it?
Laguna del Mechón covers 8 km, takes about 4.2 hours and is of medium difficulty.
Do I need a guide for Laguna del Mechón?
Yes. Laguna del Mechón 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 Laguna del Mechón 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 Laguna del Mechón 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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