Santuario ChiquitoPeña de las Cacas: eco hike near Bogotá
Peña de las Cacas is a guided eco hike of 9 km, about 4.6 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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Discover an eco hike in Pacho through high-Andean forests, old royal roads and viewpoints over the Río Negro Valley. The big draw is a natural waterfall of more than 30 meters in the mountains of the Páramo de Guerrero. A great option for family travel and ecotourism 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 Peña de las Cacas and how hard is it?
Peña de las Cacas covers 9 km, takes about 4.6 hours and is of medium difficulty.
Do I need a guide for Peña de las Cacas?
Yes. Peña de las Cacas 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 Peña de las Cacas 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 Peña de las Cacas 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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