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PARAMILLO DEL QUINDIO TREK 3D2N
Paramillo del Quindío is one of the highest peaks in the Los Nevados National Natural Park, with an altitude of 4,750 m.a.sl. This mountain was known as El Nevado del Quindío, but due to climate change, in the last two decades it lost its snow. However, it remains as a demanding, enigmatic and charming mountain. […]
Paramillo del Quindío is one of the highest peaks in the Los Nevados National Natural Park, with an altitude of 4,750 m.a.sl. This mountain was known as El Nevado del Quindío, but due to climate change, in the last two decades it lost its snow. However, it remains as a demanding, enigmatic and charming mountain. On a three-day walk through this unique area, you will have a great experience getting to know different types of vegetation without needing to use ice-climbing gear.
ItineraryDay by day
Breakfast in Salento and transportation in a traditional Willys Jeep to the Cócora Valley. We will begin our adventure starting from the bottom of the Valley, through the Cárdenas River Canyon. We will climb up to 3500 m.a.s.l. and have lunch there with an impressive view of the Amarguras canyon and its cloud forests. We will arrive in the afternoon at a traditional farm that will be our place of rest and where we will share with the mountain family that lives there. There we will learn, together with coffee and laughter, about the dynamics of our hosts.
After having our breakfast, we will begin the trek to Paramillo del Quindío, ascending to the house in Buenos Aires. From there we will go through the middle levels of the valley,wewill getto enjoythe beautiful and surprising wetlands of Quindío, we will ascend to 4700 m and there we will have reached the highest point ofthe walk . ofthis day,the top of Paramillo del Quindío. We will continue our way to the La Primavera farm at 3600 m, where we will sleep that night. This will be a splendid day of enjoying the paramo ecosystem.
The way back to the Cocora Valley will be along a different path than the one up. We will leave Spring heading to our first objective El Alto de la Virgen, where we can enjoy a beautiful landscape. From there we begin a descent to Finca Estrella de Agua. At about midday we will be arriving at La Casa de los Hummingbirds, a reserve where we will have lunch and have the opportunity to appreciate these beautiful birds from less than a meter away. After this we will reach the Quindío River, which we will cross several times using hanging bridges to finally reach the Cócora Valley.
Cost infoPrice and trip details
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Included
ACCOMMODATION 2 nights of accommodation in a rural basic farmers cabing in bunk beds.
ACTIVITIES All the activities mentioned in the plan, all in private or shared tours and transportations for maximum 4 people per guide.
MEALS - 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners.
LUGGAGE 1 donkey for carrying a backpack of 10 kg maximum per person.
GUIDANCE Spanish speaking guides throughout the trip for all activities.
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE CARD The tour includes a travel assistance card for all the days that covers possible accidents, medical attention and emergency transportations for a quick response in case of being necessary according to the evacuation time during the activities and level of medical attention at the destination.
Not included
National and international flights.
Activities, additional drinks or elements not described in the plan.
Tips, snacks and souvenirs.
Personal items not described in the itinerary.
English or other languages speaking guides/translators.
What to take?Travel prepared
- Hat and/or other protection for the head and neck.
- Sunglasses to protect your eyes from the reflection of the sun.
- Appropriate clothing for activities and the treks under cold temperatures and take clothes for change in case of getting wet during the activities.
- Appropriate footwear for the hikes, a pair of trekking boots + a pair of rubber boots for the muddy parts are mandatory and at least one pair of sneakers for change. Footwear can get very wet during the hikes.
- Trekking poles might be useful.
- Sunscreen.
- Protection for electronic devices since they may be susceptible to damages due to humidity and/or rain.
- Non-disposable rigid container to refill water (canteen or thermos).
- Hands-free backpack, wheeled suitcases must be avoided.
- Flashlight.
- Personal documents and count with your own medical insurance.
- Personal medicines and first aid kit.
RecommendationsGood to know
Travel with a flexible mindset and leave room for the unexpected. The most memorable moments often come from moving at the rhythm of the place and its people.
FAQAnswers before you go
- Flights from & to Bogota or any other Colombian city. The price would depend of the dates and the anticipation the flights are booked. - Ground transfers to & from Salento to major cities. - English or other languages speaking guides/translators, according to availability of guides for the desired date, in this case it is advisable to book in advance. - Accommodation in the town of Salento.
THE JOURNEY, IN CONTEXT
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