COCUY
It´s crazy how a tropical-caribbean country as Colombia can have snow-capped mountains and glaciers. The Cocuy Natural Park is the best spot in Colombia to go discover this high-altitude marvels.
Located high up in the Andean mountains, you will find emerald blue lakes formed by eroding glaciers, alpine tundra, crystal clear creeks and snowy mountain tops.
Stay at the base of the park and do some amazing treks to the edge of the glaciers, discover some hidden waterfalls and lakes, and enjoy the amazing ecosystem that lives in this area.
A must for nature and trekking lovers.
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INFORMATION
Population: 5.000 inhabitants
Altitude: 4000 – 5330 masl
Average temperature: 0 – 15 °C
Best time to visit: December to February
Population:
5.000 inhabitants
Altitude:
4000 – 5330 masl
Average temperature:
0 – 15 °C
Best time to visit:
December to February
AVAILABLE TOURS
Cocuy 3 days Package
The best way to discover the Cocuy National Park in a short time-frame. Hike your way up to the Ritakuwa glacier and enjoy the amazing views of the snow-capped mountains of the surroundings.
ACCOMMODATION
Posada Sierra Nevada
Posada Sierra Nevada is the ideal spot to stay and to use as your base point for the hikes. It´s ideally located just below 4000 m.a.s.l (13 123 ft.) and right next to the starting point of the hike to the Ritakuwa glacier, which is the biggest of all the glaciers of the Cocuy Natural Park.
This posada is a basic lodge with basic facilities. There is one private double room with private bathroom. The other rooms are shared.
The posada has a cozy common area where you can enjoy a hot drink sitting next to a fire place. It´s a great place for the cold nights and to get to meet other trekkers.
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