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Three gems of the nature in Santander

New Layer5° 48´ 36.75 ´´N
73° 57´ 42.48´´ W
Cueva de las Ventanas de Tisquizoque THREE GEMS OF THE NATURE
IN SANTANDER

Three Gems of the Nature in Santander

Las Ventanas de Tisquizoque- Peñón Caves- Guadalupe Rivers Hidden Secrets of Santander

Colombia's biodiversity can be equivalent to 20% of the planet's total

Description of the Tourist Experience

This 7-day adventure offers an immersive trip in Colombia, focusing on the stunning biodiversity of the southwest portion of Santander department. This journey takes you through three distinctive municipalities – Florián, El Peñón, and Guadalupe – each presenting a unique facet of Colombia's natural beauty. Prepare to encounter breathtaking waterfalls, pristine rivers, captivating caves, and remarkable forests, all characteristic of this extraordinary region. This trip in Colombia is designed to unveil the hidden gems nestled within the landscape of Santander department.

The first three days are dedicated to exploring Florián, home to the majestic Ventanas de Tisquizoque. This awe-inspiring waterfall plunges from a height of over 300 meters, cascading through a cave and down the rocky mountain face in three distinct tiers. The view from the mouth of the waterfall is an unforgettable spectacle. Our trip in Colombia will make sure to explore this unique spot.

Next, we delve into the peculiar karst forests of El Peñón, Santander department, for another three days. These unique ecosystems boast remarkable caves, some of which are home to endemic species found nowhere else on Earth. Exploring the underground world adds another layer to this already fascinating trip in Colombia.

The final three days are spent in Guadalupe, Santander department, a warmer region known for its pleasant rivers and waterfalls with distinctive rock formations. Short hikes, ranging from one to three hours, allow you to discover natural pools formed in the rock, perfect for a refreshing dip. The Quebrada de las Gachas is a prime example of this phenomenon, offering unique swimming opportunities.


Why You Should Choose This Tour

This trip in Colombia offers more than just sightseeing; it's an opportunity to connect with nature and experience the authentic Colombian culture. The tour begins with a scenic drive from Bogotá, introducing you to Colombian traditions along the way. We'll make stops to sample local cuisine, savor exotic fruits, and capture memorable photographs, providing a genuine taste of Colombian life. Because is a trip in Colombia, we want the participant to know the country with all its charm.

The Ventanas de Tisquizoque is a must-see, an impressive cascade that will amaze you with its beauty and grandeur. Venturing into the cloud forest of El Peñón, Santander, uncovers unique ecosystems and fascinating cave systems, offering a glimpse into a world rarely seen. Guadalupe provides a relaxing finale, with opportunities to swim in naturally formed rock pools and appreciate the beauty of the Colombian landscape.

El Peñón

Florían

Guadalupe

Caves

Karst Forests

Underground rivers

Natural Wells

Colonial Town

Watterfalls

Trekking

Roadtrip

Puerto Inírida

Bruges Lagoon

river star

Atabapo River

Orinoco River

Mavecure Mountains

indigenous communities

Delfines Rosados

colored pipes

Amazon Jungle

We will Take you to:

  • Make an entertaining trip by land from Bogotá to Santander.
  • Delight yourself with Colombian traditions. Along the way, we will make stops to get to know the culture, you will taste local food, many fruits and you can take photos.
  • Visit the windows of Tisquizoque in the municipality of Florian. It is a waterfall of more than 300 meters high that breaks the stone mountain through a cave and falls in 3 scales in depth. You will be able to enjoy the view from the mouth of the waterfall.
  • Delve into the unique Karstic cloud forest of the Peñón, Santander. You will be able to know its caves and endemic and unique ecosystems even underground.
  • Be amazed when you get to know Guadalupe in Santander, a region of rivers and waterfalls of particular formations of slabs in complete stone. We will do short walks of 1 to 3 hours and you will be able to bathe in the slabs, here holes are formed that look like small pools, like the ones that form in the Gachas ravine.

Duration:

4 days

Season:

All year

Accommodation:

Basic rural and town hotels, simple but clean..

LEVEL ACTIVITY

Journey Type

Tourist:  This trip is for relaxing, having fun or both. The type of activities included do not require any sort of physical preparation. It is available for all types of people and all ages.

Sportive-Active: These types of trips are more physically demanding. You need to be mentally and physically prepared for long range routes of some sort of adventure sport. You should be in good physical shape.

Active: This type of journey means a certain type of physical effort as well as physical preparation is needed. This is the first of the Active levels, so only basic and low physical preparation is required.

Expedition: Adventure trips which require varying physical levels of fitness. They are only suitable for well-prepared people, and you may face some uncertainness due to time or weather in the trip location.  Some situations will require mental as well as physical strength.

Activity Level

1 For people with physical disabilities.

2 For people who have never done any sort of physical exercise. 

3 For people who have done some exercise in the past but may have spent the last 2 years not moving a finger. 

5 For people who exercise every month of the year but not necessarily with great regularity. People with good health and travelling experience.  You will face every day activities which require average physical effort, such as short treks, or other types of activity which are not longer than 2 to 3 hours a day during the trip. 

5: Para personas que hacen ejercicio todos los meses pero que no necesariamente tienen una continuidad o una exigencia alta, con buena salud en general, experiencia viajando. Pueden enfrentar actividades con esfuerzo físico todos los días, pero en lugares sin pendientes, o trayectos cortos, que no pasen de 3 horas al día de actividad durante el viaje.

 

6 For people who like to do exercise, even with some discontinuity during the year, and are in good physical shape and good health. Those who have travelling experience, as well as camping experience. You can face 17kms (11Milles) hikes in one day, and changes in altitude of 800mts (265Ft) height at least once a week.

 

7 For people who exercise 3 to 4 times a week, are in good physical shape, have experience in adventure sports, as well as experience of camping for periods of 3 to 5 days. You can face a 20km (12mile) hike every day for 4 days with changes in altitude of 900mts (290Fts) or more. You know your rhythm, as well as how your body performs in difficult weather conditions. 

8 The same characteristics as 7, plus technical knowledge of some adventure sports.  

9  For specialized professional sports people. Routes carefully designed for high performance. Only by request.  




NIVEL - HORIZONTAL

LEVEL ACTIVITY

Journey Type

Tourist:  This trip is for relaxing, having fun or both. The type of activities included do not require any sort of physical preparation. It is available for all types of people and all ages.

Sportive-Active: These types of trips are more physically demanding. You need to be mentally and physically prepared for long range routes of some sort of adventure sport. You should be in good physical shape.

Active: This type of journey means a certain type of physical effort as well as physical preparation is needed. This is the first of the Active levels, so only basic and low physical preparation is required.

Expedition: Adventure trips which require varying physical levels of fitness. They are only suitable for well-prepared people, and you may face some uncertainness due to time or weather in the trip location.  Some situations will require mental as well as physical strength.

Activity Level

1 For people with physical disabilities.

2 For people who have never done any sort of physical exercise. 

3 For people who have done some exercise in the past but may have spent the last 2 years not moving a finger. 

5 For people who exercise every month of the year but not necessarily with great regularity. People with good health and travelling experience.  You will face every day activities which require average physical effort, such as short treks, or other types of activity which are not longer than 2 to 3 hours a day during the trip. 

5: Para personas que hacen ejercicio todos los meses pero que no necesariamente tienen una continuidad o una exigencia alta, con buena salud en general, experiencia viajando. Pueden enfrentar actividades con esfuerzo físico todos los días, pero en lugares sin pendientes, o trayectos cortos, que no pasen de 3 horas al día de actividad durante el viaje.

 

6 For people who like to do exercise, even with some discontinuity during the year, and are in good physical shape and good health. Those who have travelling experience, as well as camping experience. You can face 17kms (11Milles) hikes in one day, and changes in altitude of 800mts (265Ft) height at least once a week.

 

7 For people who exercise 3 to 4 times a week, are in good physical shape, have experience in adventure sports, as well as experience of camping for periods of 3 to 5 days. You can face a 20km (12mile) hike every day for 4 days with changes in altitude of 900mts (290Fts) or more. You know your rhythm, as well as how your body performs in difficult weather conditions. 

8 The same characteristics as 7, plus technical knowledge of some adventure sports.  

9  For specialized professional sports people. Routes carefully designed for high performance. Only by request.  




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