Eco Hike: The Chicamocha Canyon

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Immerse yourself in the unique beauty of the "Chicamocha Canyon, the second largest worldwide. Enjoy the stunning sounds and the incredible view that nature has for you, its endemic birds singing and revoking as you walk along the royal road to Jordan, built by Guane Indians over 500 years ago and their howler monkeys who feel alive in the distance while keeping the Canyon awake. Upon reaching the Chicamocha River, you can relax in "Shangri-La", the walkers' refuge with its natural pool, restaurant, cabins and dozens of brightly colored hammocks that call you to rest. Then, upon reaching the smallest town in Colombia, Jordan Santander; With less than 60 inhabitants, you will see Colombia's first toll while letting the locals themselves tell you the story of Jordan.

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Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things To Know

  • Snacks
  • Photo Album
  • Insurance
  • Private transportation
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What's included in the package

Itinerary

Our guides will accompany tourists from the Barichara park or agreed point to Jordan, the town located at the Bottom of the Chicamocha Canyon. Along the way you can see much of the Chicamocha canyon, which is the second longest worldwide.

The Chicamocha River is one of the most important rivers in central-eastern Colombia. It originates in the glaciar of Cocuy, where it later forms the Chicamocha canyon. it enters the department of Santander and joins the Suárez river to finally form the Sogamoso river. the word Chicamocha In Guane language means silver threads on full moon night.

Tourists will be guided to Jordan. It is a municipality of Colombia, located in the department of Santander 80 km from Bucaramanga. It is located in the Chicamocha Canyon, exactly on the south bank of the river. The municipality has the least populated urban center in Colombia with less than 60 people living in this town


Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points

Please arrive at the pick up point 60 minutes before departure time.

Meeting / End Points

  • Barichara's main park, in front of the church.

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required


Reviews By Other Travelers

5
Based on 3 reviews

What do other 3 guests say about Eco Hike: The Chicamocha Canyon

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hikingbigbend
5
Aug 2022
We did a 4 day hike from village to village in the stunning Chicamocha Canyon! This trip is a must for all hikers bucket-list. Our guide, Gabriel arranged everything from quaint hotels to taxi and mule rides. He spoke fluent English and told us lots of information about the area: history, geolog...
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mebmephistophilesxd
5
Jul 2022
The eco hike from Barichara to Villanueva for breakfast, then down in to Chicamocha canyon was STUNNING - I would only recommend this for experienced hikers because of how steep the trail is in the canyon. Our guide brought 1 liter of water per person, so be sure to bring another 2-3 liters with ...
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rocioo393
5
Jun 2022
Chicamocha, sobre todo el monumento a los Comuneros me emocionó demasiado, me provocaba abrazar a cada uno y darles las gracias porque por ellos pudimos empezar a liberarnos de los españoles

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SuMoTuWeThFrSa
All prices are shown in USD

Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things to know

Included
  • Snacks
  • Photo Album
  • Insurance
Not Included
  • Private transportation
Additional Information
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness