Colombia

Starting Price:	$3,304.00
Trip Length:	4 days

Ritacuba Base

Lagunillas

Cojines Valley

Villa de Leyva and El Cocuy National Park 4d/3n - Lagunillas Valley & Pulpito del Diablo

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You won’t want your Cocuy tour to end…. Stay on and explore Lagunillas Valley (one of the most impressive and remote valleys in the Americas) and el Púlpito del Diablo (a large, pulpit-shaped rock mass with a summit that looks out on the Laguna Grande de la Sierra and many major peaks to the north).

On this sub-trip, you’ll begin in Villa de Leyva, known for its Spanish-style houses, small alleys, cobblestone streets. From there, you’ll head to Cocuy, a small, whitewashed town set 9,186 feet above sea level. As the gateway to the park, the town should heighten your anticipation and give you a good sense of what you’re about to see. You’ll then take a rural route through the snow-covered mountains, and at the end of the day, take in the Lagunillas Valley and try your hand at fishing.

In Villa de Leyva Yampu offers accommodation at Posada San Agustín, and in El Cocuy you’ll stay in the cabins located in the park.

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Go Back To El Cocuy National Park

Day 1

Morning transfer to Villa de Leyva. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel. Founded in 1572 by Andrés Díaz Venero de Leyva by order of the kingdom of Granada, Villa de Leyva is one of the area’s most beautiful colonial towns. It's now known for its Spanish-style houses, small alleys, cobblestone streets and Plaza.

Day 2

You'll take the road to the city of Tunja and head to the town of El Cocuy, located in the north zone of the Boyacá department (6-hour transfer). On the road, you'll pass by small, brightly colored villages, such as Santa Rosa de Viterbo, Soata, La Uvita, San Mateo and Guacamayas, where the landscape is nothing but arresting.

As the main gateway to the park, El Cocuy’s town, located 9,186 feet above sea level, should heighten your anticipation for the park and give you a good sense of what you're about to see. Before you set off, you'll have a typical, local lunch and register for your entrance to the park. You'll then meet a carefully-selected guide, who will accompany you on your trip, and take a rural route through the mountains. Horses will carry your bags as you hike and allow your body to get used to the altitude. After you arrive at the cabin you'll have some time to rest, and then, at the end day, you'll roam around the Lagunillas Valley and try your hand at fishing.

Day 3

You'll start off your day horseback riding to El Hotelito point. After you've arrived, you'll have the chance to walk around and refill our bottles with spring water. Then you'll begin to make your way up to El Púlpito del Diablo. You'll hike through Cerro Del Conejo and climb Sugar Loaf peak. Please note: To climb that peak, you'll need specialized equipment, and you'll have to pay attention to all of your guide's instructions. Once you've reached the top, you'll have lunch and look out on the snow below. Your guide will provide you with high-caloric Guava candies to keep your body temperature where it should be.

In the afternoon you'll make your way back to El Hotelito point. Your horses will be there, waiting to take you back to your cabin. You'll then have time enough to take a warm shower before dinner. After dinner you can warm up some more by the bonfire, with a hot drink in hand.

Day 4

Early morning horseback ride to the point where a van is waiting to take you to visit the town of El Cocuy town, known for its colonial architecture and charm. Lunch in El Cocuy before you head back to Bogotá.

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