Historical Trekking Route through the Duda Canyon
Come and learn the story of the Duda Canyon told by its protagonists, we will walk from the Páramo to the thick jungles of Meta
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This Journey through the imposing Duda Canyon is a highly difficult mountain route suitable for expert walkers, considered the most difficult Trekking in Colombia, where we will walk along an integration route for peace, where we will be immersed in a resilient natural paradise that It has been stigmatized by the conflict, however its local communities have worked hard on the initiative to make known through tourism the wonders that are hidden in the depths of the Duda River Canyon.
If you are looking to connect with nature, break your limits, experience high-level trekking and experience a challenge full of history, community tourism, this plan is perfect for you. We will walk from the Páramo de Sumapaz (Meta sector) at 3600 meters above sea level to the Duda River basin in the department of Meta.
Note: Your contribution benefits local communities and their initiatives, this territory, although it was a victim of the conflict, today is a safe place that opens its doors to overcome the stigma of violence and to teach travelers the intangible value of this natural paradise.
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We will walk from the paramo area to Tempranos and we will be able to rest in a shared rural accommodation, where we will have a cultural exchange and see up close the experiences and stories of the local community. We will be immersed in the Duda and we will have the opportunity to walk to the Duda Center where we will listen to interesting stories that today come to life thanks to its residents who are committed to local development, social and environmental resilience. We will have a return walk where we will go up to the moor again and then return to Bogotá.
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Laguna Mortiños
This wonderful lagoon of glacial origin located in the Meta paramo area, where we can see beautiful birds such as the paramo eagle, ducks, tinguas, wrens, among others.
Viewpoint of Joy
We will walk through the largest moor in the world within the department of Meta, where we can enjoy and learn from this strategic ecosystem where
foggy forest
We will be walking through various ecosystems within the incredible high Andean forest, a place where we can hear and perceive various birds and various species of prehistoric plants, where we will feel the fog and its natural charm.
Viewpoint Mountains and palms
At this viewpoint we can see the imposing mountains of the Andean massif where waterfalls originate and join the Duda River, we can begin to see palms.
Duda River Canyon
A resilient place where ARCADUDA is born, where farmers, through this tourism initiative, seek to transform stigmatization and are committed to the social transformation of their community,
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.💧 It is important to carry a bottle of water and maintain constant hydration, we will do long walks and maintaining hydration is healthy, as well as snacks and food to have a walker's lunch since the journeys are long and we will have lunch-dinner.
🧢 Wear a hat or cap to protect yourself from the sun. It is important to use sunscreen, remember to use a mineral sunscreen for your face.
👕 Pack enough clothes for four days. We suggest avoiding the use of cotton clothing and wearing synthetic fiber clothing that allows quick drying, in general special clothing for high mountains: jacket, quick-drying pants, wool hat, gloves, glasses with UV filter. Don't forget your change of clothes, we have a high probability of getting wet and muddy
🥾 Wear comfortable shoes, preferably hiking shoes, for safety reasons do not wear tennis shoes, on the way there is a lot of mud and bridle paths with loose stones, consider rubber boots, as long as they are an appropriate size, with an insole, otherwise be prepared for the mud. It is important to bring a change of shoes in case your shoes get wet during the tour, to rest
💊 Bring your medications and personal documents (medical insurance card and ID).
🎒 Don't use a wheeled suitcase. Carry a hands-free backpack to store all the luggage that must be well distributed in plastic bags. Bring a small backpack so you can take your personal items on hikes.
🔦 We suggest bringing a blanket for the cold, sleeping, insulation for a free bed and a flashlight
🦯 Walking sticks, it is important to know how to use them
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They will be hikes through high mountains, therefore you must be in good physical condition. We will start from 3600 meters above sea level. And we will reach 900 meters above sea level. The difficulty is high and the tours last between 12 and 8 hours depending on the itinerary of the day.
With your contribution you are supporting local communities, an initiative that integrates peasants and ethnic communities, as well as peace signatories.
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Keep in mind that you are responsible for your belongings. Protect your electronic devices and personal documents from rain and humidity.
Bring your cell phone charged, this will allow you to take photographs and use it in case of emergency, we will have access to Light.
Your safety is very important, please be cautious, always keep the group in sight and follow the guide's instructions.
Do not bring cigarettes or alcoholic beverages. Do not attend a walk late at night, while intoxicated, pregnant, or with medical disabilities.
Strictly follow your doctor's instructions regarding injuries and, if necessary, carry your personal medications.
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