Paramillo del Quindío in Los Nevados
We are a local tourism operator with more than 10 years of experience in the coffee region.
Embark on an exciting 3-day tour to the majestic Paramillo del Quindío, a 4,750-meter-high mountain located in the Los Nevados National Natural Park. This trip will take you to explore one of the most beautiful mountains in the country, where the land is dressed in a palette of vibrant colors. Your adventure will be an exciting climb through panoramic trails and lush valleys, while you marvel at the beauty of the Andean flora and fauna.
- You will visit the top of Paramillo del Quindío at 4,750 meters above sea level.
- You will get to know the paramo, one of the most important ecosystems in the world.
- You will enjoy one of the most privileged views of the Nevados National Natural. Park, the Paramillo del Quindió, the Nevado Santa Isabel and the Nevado del Tolima.
- You will make ascents and descents through native forests
❌ Transfers from other cities to the starting point of the tour.
❌ Tips for our staff.
❌ Additional drinks and meals.
❌ Expenses not specified above.
❌ Clothing and trekking equipment.
✅ Introductory talk to the trip one day before starting the trek.
✅ Local mountain guide in English or Spanish.
✅ Entrance to the private El Portón trail.
✅ 2 nights of accommodation in rural farms.
✅ Food: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners.
✅ Snacks.
✅ Filtered water every day.
✅ Private transportation to and from Salento.
✅ First aid kit.
✅ Medical assistance insurance.
✅ Photos of the tour.
⚠️ If you need a transfer from another city at the start of the tour, contact us for help.
Acclimatization and Virtual Meeting
You must arrive the day before your reservation to the municipality of Salento, located in the department of Quindío, to acclimatize and have a mandatory virtual meeting with our team.
This meeting will consist of an information session in which we will verify that you have the appropriate equipment for the activity and provide you with a series of recommendations for a smooth trek to the Paramillo del Quindío.
Day 1 - Acclimatization Hike to La Argentina
Our adventure begins at 6:00 a.m. in Salento, at the El Brunch restaurant, where we will have a delicious breakfast. We will then board a vehicle that will take us to the Cocora Valley, a journey of approximately 25 minutes.
Once in the Cocora Valley, we will begin our ascent to an altitude of 2,400 meters above sea level. During this first hike, we'll cross pastures, grasslands, and suspension bridges until we reach the rainforest, where the guide will choose the best spot for lunch.
After an 11-km uphill hike, taking approximately 5 hours, we'll arrive at La Argentina, a farm located at an altitude of 3,400 meters above sea level, where we'll rest and have dinner.
Day 2 - Ascent to the summit of Paramillo del Quindío
We'll begin our second day with a delicious country breakfast and a steep climb to the páramo ecosystem. This will give us the opportunity to observe the Paramillo del Quindío.
Afterward, we'll ascend toward the Quindío swamps. We'll respectfully approach the base of the imposing mountain to see the remains of the snow that once inhabited the Paramillo.
Our ascent to Paramillo will take two hours from the base, with slopes of up to 45 degrees where the wind will faithfully bear witness to our arrival at the summit of Paramillo del Quindío, located at an altitude of 4,750 meters above sea level. Here we can say: We did it!
Once we've achieved our goal of reaching the summit of this great mountain, we'll take a moment to appreciate the incredible view of Nevado Santa Isabel and Nevado del Tolima (weather permitting). We'll also reflect on this great feat we just completed, and the guide will choose the best place to have a well-deserved lunch.
Finally, we'll begin our return journey along another trail. We'll arrive at La Playa farm around 5:00 p.m., have dinner, and rest after the more than 18 kilometers we've traveled.
Day 3 - Descent Back to Salento
We'll begin our third and final day with a traditional breakfast at 6:00 a.m. and then embark on a 2.5-kilometer ascent to "Alto de la Virgen" (High of the Virgin). This place will reward us with incredible panoramic views of the Paramillo del Quindío and the Nevado del Tolima, weather permitting.
Afterward, we'll begin the descent to the Estrella de Agua farm, where we'll take a break and have some snacks to recharge our batteries.
After a short climb, we'll continue our descent to the Cocora Valley, where we'll board a vehicle to take us to Salento for lunch.
The tour will end in Salento at the La Gata Carola restaurant around 3:00 p.m., after hiking approximately 19 kilometers.
physical condition do I need?:
To undertake this trek, you must be in very good physical condition. If you want to make the most of your trip, you must be able to hike distances of 19 km over several consecutive days. Much of the trek will be at high altitude, so it is recommended to spend a few nights before the trek at altitudes above 2,000 m above sea level, especially if you live at sea level.
Briefing:
All briefings are held the day before the trip at your hotel for a private tour or virtually for a group trek. Meetings last approximately 30 to 45 minutes. We'll check that you have everything you need, answer any questions you may have about the trek, and you can also pay the remaining 50%.
Where can I store my main luggage?:
During the trip, you can store your main luggage free of charge in our storage room. You can also safely store any equipment you won't need for the tour at your hotel. Almost all hotels offer this service.
Pickup in Salento:
All pickups take place at El Brunch restaurant, which will be our meeting point on day 1. If you are staying in an area far from the center of Salento, you will be required to pay an additional pickup fee. Our staff will confirm the meeting time at El Brunch restaurant the day before the tour.
Return to Salento:
Return to Salento from the Cocora Valley is included with private transportation from Los Orillos restaurant; however, on holidays, private transportation may be limited, and return transportation by public transportation (Jeep Willys) may be necessary.
Reservations and Prepayment:
To book this adventure, simply choose your desired date. If there are spots available, you can reserve your spot with 50% of the total; the other 50% is typically paid the day before the trek begins at the briefing. If you prefer a private tour, you can choose any date you prefer.
Accepted Payment Methods:
For the first and last payment, we accept cash, credit, and debit cards.
Important!
- Days before the trek, please pay attention to your diet, avoid alcohol or drugs, and avoid smoking.
- Do not consume alcoholic beverages or hallucinogenic drugs before or during the trek.
- Do not extract any plant or animal species from the ecosystem.
- Please return all trash to the city.
- Backpack (minimum 25L)
- Quick-dry base layer
- Hiking pants
- Warm jacket or fleece
- Waterproof jacket
- Raincoat or rain poncho (available for rent)
- Sun hat
- Wool hat for the cold
- Buff
- Light gloves
- Hiking socks
- Spare clothes
- Waterproof hiking boots or plastic boots in case of mud
- Gaiters (available for rent)
- Headlamp (available for rent)
- Trekking poles (available for rent)
- 2L water bottle or Camelback
- Personal medications
- Sunscreen
- Personal care products
- Towel
- ID or valid passport
- Extra money (recommended in COP)
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Price per person:
$286 USD | $1.200.000 COP
*The Price in Dollars is approximate
Choose the number of participants to know the price.
Paramillo del Quindío in Los Nevados
Embark on an exciting 3-day tour to the majestic Paramillo del Quindío, a 4,750-meter-high mountain located in the Los Nevados National Natural Park. This trip will take you to explore one of the most beautiful mountains in the country, where the land is dressed in a palette of vibrant colors. Your adventure will be an exciting climb through panoramic trails and lush valleys, while you marvel at the beauty of the Andean flora and fauna.
- You will visit the top of Paramillo del Quindío at 4,750 meters above sea level.
- You will get to know the paramo, one of the most important ecosystems in the world.
- You will enjoy one of the most privileged views of the Nevados National Natural. Park, the Paramillo del Quindió, the Nevado Santa Isabel and the Nevado del Tolima.
- You will make ascents and descents through native forests
❌ Transfers from other cities to the starting point of the tour.
❌ Tips for our staff.
❌ Additional drinks and meals.
❌ Expenses not specified above.
❌ Clothing and trekking equipment.
✅ Introductory talk to the trip one day before starting the trek.
✅ Local mountain guide in English or Spanish.
✅ Entrance to the private El Portón trail.
✅ 2 nights of accommodation in rural farms.
✅ Food: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners.
✅ Snacks.
✅ Filtered water every day.
✅ Private transportation to and from Salento.
✅ First aid kit.
✅ Medical assistance insurance.
✅ Photos of the tour.
⚠️ If you need a transfer from another city at the start of the tour, contact us for help.
Acclimatization and Virtual Meeting
You must arrive the day before your reservation to the municipality of Salento, located in the department of Quindío, to acclimatize and have a mandatory virtual meeting with our team.
This meeting will consist of an information session in which we will verify that you have the appropriate equipment for the activity and provide you with a series of recommendations for a smooth trek to the Paramillo del Quindío.
Day 1 - Acclimatization Hike to La Argentina
Our adventure begins at 6:00 a.m. in Salento, at the El Brunch restaurant, where we will have a delicious breakfast. We will then board a vehicle that will take us to the Cocora Valley, a journey of approximately 25 minutes.
Once in the Cocora Valley, we will begin our ascent to an altitude of 2,400 meters above sea level. During this first hike, we'll cross pastures, grasslands, and suspension bridges until we reach the rainforest, where the guide will choose the best spot for lunch.
After an 11-km uphill hike, taking approximately 5 hours, we'll arrive at La Argentina, a farm located at an altitude of 3,400 meters above sea level, where we'll rest and have dinner.
Day 2 - Ascent to the summit of Paramillo del Quindío
We'll begin our second day with a delicious country breakfast and a steep climb to the páramo ecosystem. This will give us the opportunity to observe the Paramillo del Quindío.
Afterward, we'll ascend toward the Quindío swamps. We'll respectfully approach the base of the imposing mountain to see the remains of the snow that once inhabited the Paramillo.
Our ascent to Paramillo will take two hours from the base, with slopes of up to 45 degrees where the wind will faithfully bear witness to our arrival at the summit of Paramillo del Quindío, located at an altitude of 4,750 meters above sea level. Here we can say: We did it!
Once we've achieved our goal of reaching the summit of this great mountain, we'll take a moment to appreciate the incredible view of Nevado Santa Isabel and Nevado del Tolima (weather permitting). We'll also reflect on this great feat we just completed, and the guide will choose the best place to have a well-deserved lunch.
Finally, we'll begin our return journey along another trail. We'll arrive at La Playa farm around 5:00 p.m., have dinner, and rest after the more than 18 kilometers we've traveled.
Day 3 - Descent Back to Salento
We'll begin our third and final day with a traditional breakfast at 6:00 a.m. and then embark on a 2.5-kilometer ascent to "Alto de la Virgen" (High of the Virgin). This place will reward us with incredible panoramic views of the Paramillo del Quindío and the Nevado del Tolima, weather permitting.
Afterward, we'll begin the descent to the Estrella de Agua farm, where we'll take a break and have some snacks to recharge our batteries.
After a short climb, we'll continue our descent to the Cocora Valley, where we'll board a vehicle to take us to Salento for lunch.
The tour will end in Salento at the La Gata Carola restaurant around 3:00 p.m., after hiking approximately 19 kilometers.
physical condition do I need?:
To undertake this trek, you must be in very good physical condition. If you want to make the most of your trip, you must be able to hike distances of 19 km over several consecutive days. Much of the trek will be at high altitude, so it is recommended to spend a few nights before the trek at altitudes above 2,000 m above sea level, especially if you live at sea level.
Briefing:
All briefings are held the day before the trip at your hotel for a private tour or virtually for a group trek. Meetings last approximately 30 to 45 minutes. We'll check that you have everything you need, answer any questions you may have about the trek, and you can also pay the remaining 50%.
Where can I store my main luggage?:
During the trip, you can store your main luggage free of charge in our storage room. You can also safely store any equipment you won't need for the tour at your hotel. Almost all hotels offer this service.
Pickup in Salento:
All pickups take place at El Brunch restaurant, which will be our meeting point on day 1. If you are staying in an area far from the center of Salento, you will be required to pay an additional pickup fee. Our staff will confirm the meeting time at El Brunch restaurant the day before the tour.
Return to Salento:
Return to Salento from the Cocora Valley is included with private transportation from Los Orillos restaurant; however, on holidays, private transportation may be limited, and return transportation by public transportation (Jeep Willys) may be necessary.
Reservations and Prepayment:
To book this adventure, simply choose your desired date. If there are spots available, you can reserve your spot with 50% of the total; the other 50% is typically paid the day before the trek begins at the briefing. If you prefer a private tour, you can choose any date you prefer.
Accepted Payment Methods:
For the first and last payment, we accept cash, credit, and debit cards.
Important!
- Days before the trek, please pay attention to your diet, avoid alcohol or drugs, and avoid smoking.
- Do not consume alcoholic beverages or hallucinogenic drugs before or during the trek.
- Do not extract any plant or animal species from the ecosystem.
- Please return all trash to the city.
- Backpack (minimum 25L)
- Quick-dry base layer
- Hiking pants
- Warm jacket or fleece
- Waterproof jacket
- Raincoat or rain poncho (available for rent)
- Sun hat
- Wool hat for the cold
- Buff
- Light gloves
- Hiking socks
- Spare clothes
- Waterproof hiking boots or plastic boots in case of mud
- Gaiters (available for rent)
- Headlamp (available for rent)
- Trekking poles (available for rent)
- 2L water bottle or Camelback
- Personal medications
- Sunscreen
- Personal care products
- Towel
- ID or valid passport
- Extra money (recommended in COP)
Paramillo del Quindío in Los Nevados
Download the brochure of this Trek in PDF
This brochure includes general trek information, location, itinerary, what's included, how to prepare, conditions and much more.
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What is the tour like?
Seguridad
Guías profesionales y locales certificados en primeros auxilios en lugares remotos.
Experiencia
Un equipo con +10 años de experiencia y apasionado la naturaleza.
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Proposito ECO
Buscamos la conservación y uso sostenible de la biodiversidad.
Destinos Ocultos
La Mayor oferta de increíbles lugares poco conocidos.