Laguna Nacimiento Del Rio Magdalena
Description : This is a fascinating visit where you can enjoy a lush landscape with a wide variety of plants, animals, mountains and water sources in the “Macizo colombiano” at an altitude of 3,327 meters.
The lake is located in “the Nudo de las Papas” also called “nudo de Paramillo” in the National Park of Puracé. The Cauca, Caquetá and Patí rivers also originate in the same region. That is why the place is known as the hydrographic star of Colombia. This visit allows you to discover the Colombian paramo, frailejones, mosses and encenillos.
Location : San Agustín and the “Macizo colombiano”.
Description of the circuit : It takes 12 hours to get to the Gap. The departure is by car from San Agustín to Port Quinchana (2h), then 10 hours of walking or riding from Port Quinchana to the lake. This circuit can be divided into two parts: First day in Loyola and the next day, visits of the Cusiyaco and Santiago lagoons up to the gap of the Magdalena lagoon.
Duration of the visit : 4 days 3 nights.
Level of difficulty : high
Includes : 3 nights accommodation in farmhouses, 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners and snacks on the road, guide, transport, entrance to Purace Park and medical assistance card for the duration of the tour.
Take with you : trekking boots, extra shoes, cold day clothing, waterproof clothing, extra clothing stored in waterproof bags, backpack for the day, first aid kit, road mouth pass, flashlight and drinks (especially on sunny days). Mosquito repellent, sunscreen, sunglasses. Optional: money for personal expenses.
Note: You need to be in good health and physical condition and not have any allergies (excessive insect bites).
Price per person (4 days / 3 nights)