Santuario ChiquitoSendero Rojo: eco hike near Bogotá
Sendero Rojo is a guided eco hike of 6 km, about 3.4 hours long and of low 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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Breathe clean mountain air on an eco hike through the Páramo de Guerrero. Pass lagoons, viewpoints and frailejones while you discover the distinctive red lichen, a natural indicator of air quality. An ideal route for family travel, couples' outings and hiking 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 Sendero Rojo and how hard is it?
Sendero Rojo covers 6 km, takes about 3.4 hours and is of low difficulty.
Do I need a guide for Sendero Rojo?
Yes. Sendero Rojo 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 Sendero Rojo 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 Sendero Rojo 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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