Santuario ChiquitoRuta Faoa: eco hike near Bogotá
Ruta Faoa is a guided eco hike of 12 km, about 5.8 hours long and of medium-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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Step into the cloud forest of Santuario Chiquito and discover a hidden waterfall more than 40 meters tall. The Ruta Faoa combines hiking through high-Andean forest, mist, Andean landscapes and a deep connection with nature. An authentic ecotourism experience 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 Ruta Faoa and how hard is it?
Ruta Faoa covers 12 km, takes about 5.8 hours and is of medium-high difficulty.
Do I need a guide for Ruta Faoa?
Yes. Ruta Faoa 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 Ruta Faoa 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 Ruta Faoa 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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