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Walk through the mist, the water and the frailejones
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Sumapaz National Natural Park · Bogotá, Colombia
Experience the world’s largest páramo
Hiking, birdwatching and frailejón planting, hand in hand with the rural community that has always cared for these mountains.
National Tourism Registry No. 115078
ScrollThe Sumapaz páramo
A natural water factory in the Andes
Frailejones and mosses act like sponges: they filter and store rainwater and slowly release it, forming the streams and rivers that supply Bogotá and Cundinamarca.
3,150 km²
of páramo ecosystem
+2 million
people receive its water
897
plant species
260
mammal species
Who we are
What is Sumapaz Vive?
We are a preservation, conservation and restoration project driven by the desire to protect the water sources, flora and fauna of the Sumapaz páramo.
We chose ecotourism as a way to live in harmony with the ecosystem while shifting from farming towards conservation. We also work to give visibility to the socio-environmental conflicts and the rural community living in Sumapaz National Natural Park.
Read our story
Experiences
Three ways to experience the páramo
Your visit directly supports our community efforts to care for and preserve the Sumapaz páramo.
Environmental education
To know it is to preserve it
We believe that preserving the Sumapaz páramo starts with knowing its natural, historical and social richness, and the challenges it faces. Every day we help more people discover what they can do to protect the world’s páramos and support the fight against climate change.
Plan your visit
Getting to the páramo is easier than you think
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Choose your experience
Hiking, birds or frailejón planting. Not sure? We’ll recommend one that fits your pace and interests.
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Book in advance
Message us on WhatsApp or through the form. Services that include transport must be booked at least 14 hours ahead.
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Meet us in Usme
Most tours start at 7:00 a.m. at a meeting point in Usme, from where we head up to the páramo with a local guide.
What should I bring?
Layered clothing for temperature changes, trekking shoes with good grip (waterproof boots in the rainy season), sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and water. Send us a copy of your ID in advance for the insurance.
Do I need to be fit?
The páramo sits at high altitude, so we recommend good physical condition and spending at least one day in Bogotá to acclimatise. La Serpiente Trail (2 km) and frailejón planting are family-friendly (children under supervision).
What is included?
Depending on the tour: local guide, mandatory insurance with medical assistance, traditional meals and parking. You’ll find the exact details on each experience.
Can I bring my pet?
No. To protect wildlife, pets are not allowed. Drones, campfires, single-use plastics and playing music or animal sounds on the trails are not allowed either.
What is the cancellation policy?
Penalties depend on how far in advance you cancel; justified force majeure (illness or death) carries no penalty. See all details in our Terms and Conditions.
Sumapaz is waiting for you
Discover the magical source of life in the Colombian Andes and be part of this experience to protect the world’s largest páramo.