Santuario ChiquitoTravesía El Bobal: eco hike near Bogotá
Travesía El Bobal is a guided eco hike of 18.5 km, about 8.4 hours long and of high difficulty, in the Santuario Chiquito Nature Reserve (Páramo de Guerrero, Cundinamarca), near Bogotá.
Rate
High-mountain traverse / training: 2 guides are required from the first person — the lead guide, at a fixed rate that is the same for end customers, agencies and corporate groups, plus 1 local guide at the standard rate. From traveler 12, one additional local guide is added for every 10 more people, with no upper limit. You can also book as an Open Group: the guides are still required, but they are paid in cash on the day of the hike, split among the group — see the details when you book. For large groups, travel agencies or corporate outings, see the other rates.
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Cross the mountains from Pacho to Tausa through high-Andean forests, natural ridgelines and the edge of the páramo. The Travesía El Bobal combines long-distance hiking, history, archaeology and ecotourism, ideal for those who want a demanding, off-the-beaten-path 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 Travesía El Bobal and how hard is it?
Travesía El Bobal covers 18.5 km, takes about 8.4 hours and is of high difficulty.
Do I need a guide for Travesía El Bobal?
Yes. Travesía El Bobal is a high-mountain traverse: 2 guides are required from the first person (a lead guide and a local guide), and one additional local guide is added as the group grows.
How much does Travesía El Bobal 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 Travesía El Bobal 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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