Plan explores our roots

• Arrival in the town of El Cocuy (2,750 m.a.s.l.).
• Welcome in El Cocuy.
• Breakfast in the town at 8:00 a.m.
• Transportation by car from El Cocuy to the village of El Carrizal (50 minutes).
• Acclimatization hike to the Mahoma hill; the route covers a distance of 7 kilometers, ranging from 3,600 m.a.s.l. to 4,100 m.a.s.l.
• Talk and registration at the National Parks office.
• Wool‑craft workshop and historical tour of the municipality.
• Dinner and lodging in El Cocuy.

Breakfast in town.
Departure by car from the town of El Cocuy toward the park entrance and beginning of the trail (1 hour).
NOTE: In El Cocuy National Natural Park, you can access the snow‑capped range through three different trails, each leading to a separate mountain with independent paths. Since these are group departures (maximum 20 people), the trails are selected on a rotating basis by the agency EL COCUY TRAVEL, and this will be communicated before purchase.
OPTION 1 LAGUNILLAS PULPITO ROUTE:
Hike through the Lagunillas Valley, a páramo landscape surrounded by majestic mountains that offers not only the chance to observe flora and fauna typical above 4,000 m.a.s.l., but also the grandeur of the Lagunillas River with its waterfalls and lagoons. The trail continues through the Paso del Conejo, from where you can appreciate the snow‑capped peaks Cóncavo, San Pablines, and Ritacubas. The hike continues to the snow line of the Pan de Azúcar snow‑capped peak, with the opportunity to admire the Púlpito del Diablo, or ‘Temple of the Sun’ of our Lache ancestors. (9 to 11 hours of hiking in total), ranging from 3,900 m.a.s.l. to 4,850 m.a.s.l., covering a total of 18 kilometers.
OPTION 2 LAGUNA GRANDE DE LA SIERRA ROUTE:
From Hacienda La Esperanza, the ascent begins along the ‘Valle de los Frailejones’ trail. This beautiful páramo valley, surrounded by majestic mountains, offers not only the chance to observe flora and fauna typical above 4,000 m.a.s.l., but also the majesty of the rivers and waterfalls found there. Along the ascent, you pass the Cuchumba Cave, Cuchumba Waterfall, and the Valle de los Frailejones. The route continues to the Cueva de los Hombres and Laguna Grande de la Sierra. From this point, you can appreciate the snow‑capped peaks Cóncavo, Concavito, Portales, Toti, Pan de Azúcar, and Púlpito. The journey then continues to reach the glacier edge of Cóncavo before beginning the return. Total of 22 kilometers, 10 to 12 hours of hiking.
OPTION 3 RITACUBA ROUTE:
From the Kanwara cabin area, the ascent begins along the trail to Ritacuba, passing through Playitas and crossing landscapes typical of the páramo and high mountains, with frailejones and other plants adapted to altitude. It is possible to observe wildlife such as condors and other species adapted to these heights. The hike continues until reaching the glacier edge of Ritacuba Blanco peak at 5,000 meters above sea level, the highest mountain in the Eastern Colombian Range, and the return begins. Total of 17 kilometers, 8 to 10 hours of hiking.
Transfer back to the municipality of El Cocuy.
Dinner and lodging in El Cocuy.

• Breakfast in town.
  Entrance to the hot springs.
  Visit to murals and handicrafts in Guacamayas.
  End of the tour.