What is
Sumapaz Vive?

This is a preservation, conservation, and restoration project founded in 2007, motivated by the interest in protecting the water sources, flora, and fauna of the Sumapaz páramo. To achieve this, we have chosen ecotourism as a way to coexist harmoniously with the ecosystem, while also transitioning activities from agricultural to conservation ones. We have also made various efforts to raise awareness about socio-environmental conflicts and the rural community living in the Sumapaz National Natural Park.

The largest páramo
in the world

The Sumapaz páramo covers an area of

3150 km²

Infographic: The Sumapaz Páramo is recognized as the most extensive páramo ecosystem on the planet, located in the Eastern range of the Colombian Andes.

Provides
Water to

2+ Million People

Water importance of the Sumapaz Páramo - Natural water factory for Bogotá and Cundinamarca, crucial for water regulation and aqueduct supply.

Unique
Flora Diversity

897 Plant Species

Infographic on Sumapaz flora: The native plants, especially the Frailejones, act as a natural sponge. Their roots and mosses filter and store rainwater, which is slowly released to form streams and rivers.

Rich
Fauna Ecosystem

260 Mammal Species

Fauna illustration: Oso de Anteojos (Tremarctos ornatus), also known as the Spectacled Bear, walking through its natural habitat in the Andes mountains.

Knowing is
Preserving

We believe that to preserve the Sumapaz Paramo it is essential to know its natural, historical and social richness, as well as the challenges it faces in its conservation and restoration, in addition to raising awareness among more people every day about the actions we can take to protect paramos worldwide and support the fight against climate change.

Sumapaz

Discover the magical source of life in the Colombian Andes and be part of this wonderful experience to protect the largest páramo in the world.