Category Andean Hikes, Paramos & Waterfalls

Bogotá · ANDEAN HIKES, PARAMOS & WATERFALLS

The 11 Best Hikes, Páramos & Waterfalls near Bogotá

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Above the tree line the savanna gives way to páramo, the misty highland moor found almost nowhere else on earth. These are the best hikes and waterfall day trips near Bogotá: the 590-metre drop at La Chorrera, the vast Sumapaz páramo, how hard each walk runs at altitude, and what to pack for the weather.

From Bogotá: Coffee Farm and Tequendama Falls Tour

From Bogotá: Coffee Farm and Tequendama Falls Tour - Coffee farm tour: how the fruit shapes Colombian coffee

1.From Bogotá: Coffee Farm and Tequendama Falls Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 130 reviews · from $85Our pick

Tour a working coffee farm near Bogotá, learn how Colombian coffee is made, and visit Tequendama Falls for big views and photos.

“The tour was well organized and both the driver and tour guide on site were knowledgeable and helpful. It was a very pleasant experience. However, I later discovered I was overcharged (roughly double) for lunch by restaurant personnel after comparing my bill to others in the group. So, be careful when stopping for lunch on a tour by confirming that your final bill matches the prices listed in the menu. There is a tendency to overcharge those from certain countries based on a belief that they can easily afford it.”

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Sumapaz Páramo Private Hike Tour

Sumapaz Páramo Private Hike Tour - Private day hike logistics: pickup, timing, and how the day moves

2.Sumapaz Páramo Private Hike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $121Top rated

Private 8-hour hike in Sumapaz Páramo near Bogotá. Unique Andean ecosystem, expert guides, park entry, and hotel pickup.

“Excellent tour and very well prepared guide. Francisco answered any and all questions we asked. His answers were always thorough. His demeanor always full of patience and consideration. Nibardo, the local guide, was also a wealth of information. We especially enjoyed the agua de panela with arepa he had waiting for us at the end of the tour as well as the visit with him and his cat Ceniza.”

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Hiking to the largest paramo on earth : Sumapaz

Hiking to the largest paramo on earth : Sumapaz - Breakfast on the way in: fuel before your altitude math starts

3.Hiking to the largest paramo on earth : Sumapaz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $130

A small-group hike in Colombia’s Sumapaz Páramo, with breakfast, cloud views, and a chance to see Earth’s biggest high plateau ecosystem.

“Our tour with Juan was just perfect! He explained us a lot of things and we saw beautiful landscapes! It has been an unforgettable experience :) Highly recommend”

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From Bogota: La Chorrera Waterfall Guided Hike

From Bogota: La Chorrera Waterfall Guided Hike - Choachí: the town stop that sets the scene

From Bogotá: Chingaza National Park Eco Tour

From Bogotá: Chingaza National Park Eco Tour - 7:00 AM pickup and the 1.5-hour transfer out of the city

5.From Bogotá: Chingaza National Park Eco Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 28 reviews · 7 hours · from $158

A 7-hour guided hike in Chingaza National Park from Bogotá, with páramo views, possible wildlife, and a high-Andes cold snap.

“Magnifique parc naturel, des paysages magnifiques, et bel découverte de cet écosystème du paramo. Le chauffeur et la guide étaient très sympathiques et professionnels, de même que le guide local.”

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FROM BOGOTA: Tour to La Chorrera, Colombia’s highest waterfall.

FROM BOGOTA: Tour to La Chorrera, Colombia's highest waterfall. - The Bogotá-to-La Chorrera Drive: Comfort, Safety, and Time on Your Side

Bogotá: Visit Colombia’s Highest Waterfalls & Guadalupe Hill

Bogotá: Visit Colombia's Highest Waterfalls & Guadalupe Hill - The best setup: an early start and a countryside ride that builds anticipation

7.Visit Colombia’s Highest Waterfalls & Guadalupe Hill

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20 reviews · 7 hours · from $103

Bogotá day trip to Colombia’s 590 m La Chorrera and El Chiflón waterfalls, with hotel pickup, guided support, and photo stops.

“Es war ein toller Tag! José, mein Guide, war ausgesprochen freundlich und zuvorkommend. Er hat mir alles erklärt was ich brauchte um meine Tour zu machen. Er hat sich auch mittendrin nach meinem Befinden erkundigt. Ich wüsste nicht, was er besser machen hätte können.”

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Bogotá: Sumapaz National Park Hike Tour

Bogotá: Sumapaz National Park Hike Tour - From Bogotá Pickup to the High Plateau: Your Day Timeline

8.Sumapaz National Park Hike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · 8 hours · from $136

Sumapaz National Park hike from Bogotá to 3,500–4,000 m in the Andean páramo, with guide stories and pickup. 8 hours.

“We took a tour with Alexander to Sumapaz National Park. It was beautiful; we didn't see a soul the entire day. The guide was very friendly, funny, and spoke English. Highly recommended!”

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Tequendama Falls and Coffee Hacienda Day Trip from Bogotá

Tequendama Falls and Coffee Hacienda Day Trip from Bogotá - Why the river story matters: pollution projects and electricity

9.Tequendama Falls and Coffee Hacienda Day Trip from Bogotá

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $150

A day trip from Bogotá to Tequendama Falls and Hacienda Coloma coffee grounds, with river-cleanup stories and Fusagasugá lunch time.

“Diego was my guide and he was excellent! His English is very good and besides seeing the sites, he provided alot of cultural background which was great! The Falls are spectacular but ruined somewhat by the pollution of the river. The Coffee Hacidenda was OUTSTANDING! Besides touring the grounds I learned so much A-Z about not only the production of coffee, but the history of coffee which was very fascinating. We also got to see a smaller Columbian city which was a very nice contrast to Bogota.”

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Bogota: La Chorrera Waterfall Guided Hike and Guadalupe Hill

Bogota: La Chorrera Waterfall Guided Hike and Guadalupe Hill - Getting picked up in Bogotá and warming up on Guadalupe Hill

Bogota: Hike to La Chorrera Waterfall, El Chiflón and Guadalupe Hill

Bogota: Hike to La Chorrera Waterfall, El Chiflón and Guadalupe Hill - La Chorrera: Colombia’s highest waterfall and the longer hike

11.Hike to La Chorrera Waterfall, El Chiflón and Guadalupe Hill

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · 6 hours · from $115

A 6-hour Bogota day trip with waterfall hikes to Colombia’s highest La Chorrera, plus El Chiflón and views from Cerro de Guadalupe.

“no communication, didnt pick me up. the tour company excuse lies. Did get a full refund. but missed the opportunity to see this sight as I had to leave the following day. very very disappointed having come all the way from Emgland.”

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