15 Unforgettable & awesome hikes in colombia (Complete guide)
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- 13 Sep 2022
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If you’re planning on doing any hikes in Colombia, you won’t be short on choices. But, knowing which walks deliver the goods and which just leave you tired and disappointed is best for making the most of your time in the country.
Whether you’re after a one-day mountain hike or a multi-day jungle trek, this complete guide to the best Colombia hikes has you covered. Here are 15 walks that are sure to make your trip to Colombia a memorable one…
IS THERE GOOD HIKING IN COLOMBIA?
In a country home to part of the Andes mountain range and Amazon rainforest as well as other unique landscapes such as huge canyons and vast deserts, there’s no shortage of superb hiking trails. Hiking in Colombia is a varied pursuit. There are countless one-day hikes as well as a good number of multi-day Colombia hikes in the most beautiful and remote parts of the country.
The hikes that I completed during my 3 months in Colombia were definitely a highlight. But, even on such a relatively long time scale, I couldn’t hike everywhere.
Instead, I’ve collated this list of 15 incredible hikes in Colombia based on my travels and those of some fellow travel bloggers. As such, this is a truly comprehensive guide to hiking in Colombia, covering multiple regions, distances and difficulties.
REMOTE HIKES IN COLOMBIA
Colombia is a huge country and some of the best hikes are in the most remote areas. Naturally, these are places you have to plan to go to rather than end up passing through. But, incredible experiences await for those heading to these lesser-visited places.
THE ISOLATED MAVECURE HILLS IN GUAINÍA
A trip to visit and scale the Mavecure Hills (Cerros de Mavecure) is not only one of the best hikes in Colombia but one of the best adventures in the country. These isolated hills, featured in the closing scenes of the Colombian film Abrazo del Serpiente are located in the jungles of the far southeastern corner of Colombia near the border of Venezuela.
This area of Colombia is not reachable over land. You’ll have to fly to the small town of Puerto Inírida and then hitch a boat ride up river to one of the communities such as El Remanso. For most travellers, booking a tour package that includes river transportation and overnight accommodations, and occasionally plane flights is a good choice. These usually include some other experiences such as visiting the nearby Gran Orinoco delta.
Regardless, once near the hills, there are several hikes worth doing. You can catch sunset by hiking up the hill known as El Diablo located behind El Remanso. From La Ceiba a short distance from the hills, it’s also possible to hike in search of the famous Inírida flower.
However, the most impressive hike is up the shortest of the 3 hills themselves. The Cerros de Mavecure are part of the Guiana Shield, a geological formation over a billion years old, and they have a mysterious look to them. The hike up Mavicure, the only one that is traversable is not for the faint of heart. There is a tough rocky incline and a few short wooden ladders. If you come on your own, you’ll need to hire guides at the hill to accompany you. Read More...
