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From Bogotá: Lagunas de Siecha Pnn Chingaza
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Full day (1 day)
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72 hours
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Idioma
Spanish
Min. passengers
2 passengers
From Bogotá: Lagunas de Siecha Pnn Chingaza
This excursion takes the traveler to know the fascinating landscape of Páramo near the city of Bogotá. The Siecha Lagoons located in the Chingaza National Natural Park, one of the most representative moorland areas in the country along with the Páramo de Sumapaz, source of the water supply for the city of Bogotá, and a sacred place for the pre-Hispanic communities that inhabited the Upland Cundiboyacense.
Towards this point, a walk will be made in the middle of the amazing paramo landscape to the Siecha lagoons formed by the Fausto, America and Siecha lagoons, in the jurisdiction of the Guasca municipality. Hike that takes place from 2,900 to 3,800 meters above sea level.
Starting point
- Bogotá: pick up from Hotel, bus terminal or airport (upon coordination)
Itinerary
Día 1
Tour to the lagoons of Siecha PNN Chingaza
- Trekking to one of the most important moorland area of Colombia, starts with the departure from the hotel at 7:00 AM , where you will take the exit route from the north of the city on the route to the municipality of Guasca from where we will deviate to take the road to the Chingaza Natural Park, Siecha sector.
- Once you arrive at the Park, instructions will be given on behalf of the officials of Natural Parks where they will inform us of the characteristics and sustainability conditions of this protected area.
- Followed and with our guide we will start the trek to the important lagoons of Siecha in a displacement of approximately 10 kms and at an altitude of over 3,800 masl.
- It is important to highlight that the weather conditions are cold weather and swampy terrain, so it is important to wear thermal and waterproof clothing as well as good footwear for mountain treks. After an hour of walking, you will arrive at the lagoons that are located in a staggered way, followed by the other.
- The smallest lagoon is Teusaca or South America as it bears some resemblance to the map of the continent, located at 3350 meters above sea level, followed by the Fausto Lagoon located at 3,750 meters, and finally the Siecha lagoon (Hombre de Agua) at 3,800 meters above sea level.
- Visiting this lagoon takes us back to pre-Hispanic times where the Muisca indigenous communities performed their rituals of worship, since for our ancestors these places were classified as sacred for being the source of life water. Thus, in 1856, a gold raft-shaped piece representing the mythical ceremony was found in the waters of one of the lagoons. Said raft that was called The Raft of Siecha, A European museum struggled for several years to obtain it, the museum managed to get it out of the country, however, upon arrival at the German port of Bremen, the ship where it was transported caught fire, with which the Raft de Siecha disappeared.
- After arriving at the great Siecha Lagoon and contemplating this wonderful paramo landscape, we will prepare to return again to the entrance of the Chingaza Natural Park and from there to transport to make the return to the city of Bogotá and be arriving between 5 : 00 and 6:00 PM
Include
Private vehicle transportation Hotel - Chingaza Natural Park (Sector Lagunas de Siecha) - Hotel Entrance fee to the Chingaza Natural Park Walk to the Lagunas de Siecha - guide in Spanish Medical assistance card Not included
- Food and drink
- Personal expenses
- Other costs not described in the tour.
Activities
- Hike, trekking (incluida)
- Flora, wildlife observation (incluida)
- Natural areas visits (incluida)
Notes
The service is subject to variation without prior notice, due to weather issues and / or any other event that does not allow the normal development of the itinerary. The reservation of the tour must be made in advance There is no lunch option, it is recommended to bring snacks, high-calorie foods, sandwich Walk between 4 to 5 hours / high demand / about 3,800 meters above sea level Temperature can vary between 13ºC to 4ºC Distance from Bogotá 65 kms Travel time in vehicle approximately 2 hours Wear appropriate clothing for cold weather, thermal jacket, raincoat, gloves, hat. etc Additional clothing or change in case of rain Comfortable shoes or boots for hiking type trekking No refund applies without prior notice
Transport
Transporte privado (propio del Operador).
- Transporte privado (propio del Operador).
- Transportation by private vehicle Hotel - Chingaza Natural Park (Lagunas de Siecha Sector) - Hotel
Cancellations policy
FREE cancellation as long as the guest cancels at least 7 days before the tripSimilar tours
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