COLOMBIAN MASSIF, MAGDALENA RIVER & PURACE NATIONAL NATURAL PARK

4 DAYS - 3 NIGHTS

The Colombian Massif, also called Nudo de Almaguer, is a mountain range covering the departments of Cauca, Huila and Nariño.

DAY 1| San Agustín – Quinchana

At 07:00 hrs., transfer in a local transportation to the village of Quinchana (30 km on unpaved road). begin a 5 hours trek to San Antonio a farm in the peak of the Andean mountain surrounded by exotic orchids. Enjoy the river Magdalena in some parts of the trail. Arrival to a rural house and overnight stay.

MEALS: -/L/D

 

DAY 2 | San Antonio – Laguna de Magdalena – Loyola

After breakfast, head to La Magdalena Lake where the source of the Magdalena River is, in the Puracé National Park. This is a Páramo ecosystem, which means it is very high over the sea level, with vegetation adapted to cold weather and a very beautiful landscape. This is a protected area, due to its environmental importance. Lunch (sandwich), in the afternoon arrivel to rural house in Loyola and overnight stay.

MEALS: B/L/D

 

DAY 3 | Loyola – Laguna Santiago – San Antonio

Early in the morning begin return walk through the moor passing through the San Antonio lagoon, arrival to the town of San Antonio Dinner and overnight stay. 

MEALS: B/L/D

 

DAY 4 | San Antonio – San Agustín

After breakfast transfer by car to San Agustín. Lunch on the road.

MEALS: B/L/-