Chicaque Natural Park
Parque Natural Chicaque
A cloud forest reserve on the southwestern outskirts of the city, with mossy ancient trees, birdlife and hiking trails that let you escape the urban bustle.
The park sits on the steep edge of the Sabana de Bogotá plateau at an altitude of roughly 2,100–2,700 metres. Fog hangs over it year-round, making it a classic Andean cloud forest with about 300 bird species and many orchids and ferns. Several trails run through the park. Walking from the entrance down to the forest cabins takes about 1 to 1.5 hours, and the uphill return is tiring. Admission is about 20,000 pesos. Visitors can stay in wooden forest cabins or go horseback riding. It is about 25 km from Bogotá, roughly 1 hour by taxi or hired car.
Opening hours
Daily approx. 08:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Maloka
- Bogotá Botanical Garden
- Simón Bolívar Park
- Paloquemao Market
- Santa Clara Church Museum
- Bolívar Square
- Central Cemetery of Bogotá
- Primatial Cathedral of Bogotá