Cascada La Chorrera
Cascada La Chorrera
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Maria Teresa R
1 contribution
Oct 2024 • Family
Good morning, yesterday we had the opportunity to visit them, although it was a very nice experience, we felt very well taken care of, and the very beautiful landscape... there is a detail that bothers us a lot and that can affect tourism in the area... I want to tell you that on the road there was no sign of the site, which is why the bus took us to the town of Choachí (first difficulty) after returning we found the men who are mentioned on the page who would be who would take us to the parking lot and then climb on foot to the ticket office. but we were surprised that they were charging us the full quota of the cart that are five, when we were three people, (36,000) fortunately two more people arrived and so we only canceled 21,000 pesos. But back we didn't have to pay the full five quotas when we were only three people (36,000) we think this event makes it difficult for people to enter the box office and people from the area (because we know it was a Lord of a red cart, who has a restaurant in the drop of the box office) take advantage of the people we want to go and enjoy this beautiful place.
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Written 15 October 2024
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camilis c
5 contributions
Feb 2022
This place is amazing, a gift of nature just one hour away from Bogotá. If you want to see the páramos, andean cloud forest, pure water flowing through pristine creeks and trees covered in mosses and bromeliads, this is your place.
Positive:
+Breathtaking landscapes
+Good food.
+Safe for travelers once you are there
+There is wifi in the social areas
Negative:
-No english service (not english menu, not english info)
-It lacks customer service
-The paths are not well maintained.
Take into account:
* phone and data service does not work here.
*Don´t go if you are not fit to walk (obessity, little kids, elderly, smokers).
*Don´t go if you expect a deluxe customer experience.
*If you go on winter there will be water falling, but will be foggy for photos, but if you go on summer it will have a beatiful landscape photography but the waterfall will be dry, you choose.
* Go on a tough car, the unpaved road will take you 50 years to the past.
It surprises me, that although the local community has taken care of this place for 20 years, there is no signs of care about the surrounding natural areas.
There are cows close to the path, there is no evidence of directed or natural reforestation and is the opposite, even last time I went in one of the stations, the local guide was making a fire in the middle of the forest (wdf).
Finally is crazy that although most of the tourist are foreigners, there is not even english speaking locals, after 20 years of service it demonstrates a lack of interest into the tourist attention and just their interest into money.
The Choachi municipality also does not help to improve the conditions of this beautiful place, they should pave the road, help with english training and take care of the paramo where the water comes from, or this natural marvel could be lost in the future.
Positive:
+Breathtaking landscapes
+Good food.
+Safe for travelers once you are there
+There is wifi in the social areas
Negative:
-No english service (not english menu, not english info)
-It lacks customer service
-The paths are not well maintained.
Take into account:
* phone and data service does not work here.
*Don´t go if you are not fit to walk (obessity, little kids, elderly, smokers).
*Don´t go if you expect a deluxe customer experience.
*If you go on winter there will be water falling, but will be foggy for photos, but if you go on summer it will have a beatiful landscape photography but the waterfall will be dry, you choose.
* Go on a tough car, the unpaved road will take you 50 years to the past.
It surprises me, that although the local community has taken care of this place for 20 years, there is no signs of care about the surrounding natural areas.
There are cows close to the path, there is no evidence of directed or natural reforestation and is the opposite, even last time I went in one of the stations, the local guide was making a fire in the middle of the forest (wdf).
Finally is crazy that although most of the tourist are foreigners, there is not even english speaking locals, after 20 years of service it demonstrates a lack of interest into the tourist attention and just their interest into money.
The Choachi municipality also does not help to improve the conditions of this beautiful place, they should pave the road, help with english training and take care of the paramo where the water comes from, or this natural marvel could be lost in the future.
Written 3 March 2022
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Viviana M
Bogota, Colombia133 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
The landscape cannot be denied, it is spectacular, even if the waterfall no longer has the flow of other times. I think there are multiple factors: 1. El Niño phenomenon, 2. Climate change, 3. The illegal aqueducts that exist in the sector to meet the needs of all the warehouses in the region,
Written 13 March 2024
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georgeariz
27 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
The best time of year to go is in the rainy season from April to June or September to November. It is in full splendor. I recommend it, bring spare clothes and you can find restaurants along the way. They can bring their furry friends and have company as a family.
The journey is short and demanding.
The journey is short and demanding.
Written 29 March 2024
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isis H
1 contribution
Jan 2024 • Couples
I'm from Chile, the place is beautiful, I really liked it, the workers there were friendly when we arrived, but when we left we had problems with the car and we were left in trouble because due to the road conditions, the oil filter in the car broke. car, we asked for help from the workers who were there and they completely refused to help us, and on the contrary they only scared us by saying that at the time, not even the nearest town would be able to help us, they had no type of empathy seeing the desperation that We had, thank God, there was an elderly peasant man from the place with excellent will who helped us, he took us to the nearest town where everything was open and available to buy what we needed to get out of the corduroy, thanks to him we were able to get out of the corduroy. It seems a shame that the place has workers with such horrible human quality and attention to tourists leaves much to be desired, it cannot be that they ignore tourists like that, where a wonderful experience, thanks to their horrible actions, they transform it into something awful.
Written 15 March 2024
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colombiatravelmarce
Bogota, Colombia224 contributions
La Chorrera is Colombia’s tallest waterfall and for keen hikers and adventurers, it’s well worth a visit. The journey itself is for the most part on foot, and in total takes roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes. You’ll need to have a lift arranged for you to navigate the journey through cloud forests to the other side of Bogotá’s mountains, but once you’re there you begin a 45 minute trek to the first stop off point. Here you’ll find a helpfully located restaurant where you can get a good meal for around $13000 pesos. Once you’re sufficiently rested, you’ll take another half an hour to reach the waterfalls. The views here are magnificent and you can even walk through the waterfalls to discover what lies behind them. For the brave it’s also possible to swim but be warned, it’s very cold! , it’s also possible to pre-order a delicious meal of local trout for your return, the perfect end to a memorable hike.
Written 28 December 2011
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Amber M
94 contributions
Jan 2017
You do not need a tour guide. LOL. This is one of the clearest most well marked hikes I have done in Central/South America, its great for all ages and all kinds of activity levels. Try to go on a sunny, dry day to avoid the intensity of the mud or fog!
Directions: find the shuttle bus station at carrera 14 and Calle 6, pay $7.500 pesos to 'la Victoria' and tell you bus driver you're trying to hike La Chorrera. They will know. Get out at a huge green billboard sign on the left hand of the road. Walk an hour mostly down hill to a huge park entrance. Pay the fee. (We paid 12.000 peso) FIND YOUR INNER ADVENTURE, don't get a guide, that would be embarrassing.
It's well marked, there's tons to do! Mini streams, caves, waterfalls! Go play!
Directions: find the shuttle bus station at carrera 14 and Calle 6, pay $7.500 pesos to 'la Victoria' and tell you bus driver you're trying to hike La Chorrera. They will know. Get out at a huge green billboard sign on the left hand of the road. Walk an hour mostly down hill to a huge park entrance. Pay the fee. (We paid 12.000 peso) FIND YOUR INNER ADVENTURE, don't get a guide, that would be embarrassing.
It's well marked, there's tons to do! Mini streams, caves, waterfalls! Go play!
Written 2 January 2017
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Marc D
Woluwe-St-Pierre, Belgium33 contributions
Aug 2013 • Family
It's not particularly easy to get to the waterfall (winding, mountainous roads, high altitude, long hike on a very muddy trail...), but it is soooo worth the effort.
Once you park the car at a picturesque little restaurant (calling it a restaurant is a bit of a stretch--it's more of a roadside food stand that is strategically located at the beginning of the hiking trail), it's about an hour or so of hiking through beautiful countryside to reach the waterfall. There are two waterfalls, actually--a small one at the beginning of the trail (which is cool in that the trail winds behind the water) and La Chorrera which is of remarkable height. A great experience, all in all.
Keep these things in mind if you go:
- There is a nominal entrance fee to make the hike. You pay at upon arriving at the first, small waterfall. Not much at all--maybe about 5 bucks or less.
- The trail is VERY muddy. It is also steep and can be difficult in parts. Boots are a good idea.
- Bring a small backpack with some water. You are at high elevation--even though it's cool up there, you will dry out as well, do bring a couple of bottles of water.
Once you park the car at a picturesque little restaurant (calling it a restaurant is a bit of a stretch--it's more of a roadside food stand that is strategically located at the beginning of the hiking trail), it's about an hour or so of hiking through beautiful countryside to reach the waterfall. There are two waterfalls, actually--a small one at the beginning of the trail (which is cool in that the trail winds behind the water) and La Chorrera which is of remarkable height. A great experience, all in all.
Keep these things in mind if you go:
- There is a nominal entrance fee to make the hike. You pay at upon arriving at the first, small waterfall. Not much at all--maybe about 5 bucks or less.
- The trail is VERY muddy. It is also steep and can be difficult in parts. Boots are a good idea.
- Bring a small backpack with some water. You are at high elevation--even though it's cool up there, you will dry out as well, do bring a couple of bottles of water.
Written 25 August 2013
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Yo I
Phoenix, AZ181 contributions
Sept 2014 • Couples
From Bogota go to a bus terminal. Take the collectivo (van) that goes to town of Choachi. Fare is $3.25 each. 35 minute ride up the mountain. Exit at the large green billboard with white lettering that says "Choachi". There is a small brown sign that says " La Chorrera". It is a 2 hour walk on the dirt road so you need to find transportation. There is motorcycle riders that charge $5.00 person to take you to the fork in road. They will drop you off at the fork in road that says "La Chorrera". You have to walk up the dirt road and down the hill...you will see a large blue shack...that is where the tour guide from Parque Aventura is. Parque Aventura has 18 tour guides and they bought a large part of the land and they built the trails. The entrance fee per person is $4.00. The tour guide for me and my friend was only $10.00. The tour guide was Rodrigo and a really nice guy. I highly recommend a tour guide as it is a 2 hour hike through various trails, locked gates, meadows, etc. The first stop is a small waterfall called El Chifton, the main waterfall La Chorrera takes another hour to get to. It is chilly and muddy so bring a jacket, rain poncho in case it rains and wear rubber galoshes or hiking boots. You can swim at the bottom of waterfall but the water is very cold. This is a long, hard hike so be prepared. A little dog we named "Pan" which is bread in spanish followed us througout the entire tour. We fed her bread and out tour guide says she has been on numerous tours. Don't be cheap, please tip the tour guide, we tipped ours $10.00. We called the same motorcycle drivers to drive us back to the main road for $10.00 for the both of us. The weekends are very busy with up to 300 people a day. We went on a Thursday and we were the only ones there. Take the Collectivo (van) back to Bogota for $3.25 a person. Bring plenty of pesos because there is no ATM and no one takes debit or credit cards.
Written 5 September 2014
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SeeColombia
Bogota, Colombia199 contributions
Jun 2015 • Friends
This day-trip to Colombia's highest waterfall (590m) is well-worth your time if you have a few days to spare in Bogota.
You can either arrive by public bus or on a tour - if you're new to the area or don't speak much Spanish I'd recommend a tour, but it's fairly easy to bus it as well. Buses leave regularly for 'Choachi' from La Candelaria and cost around 6,000 pesos.
The hike is between 1 1/2 to 2 hours and can be fairly strenuous at the altitude and slippy if it has been raining - bring a raincoat, good hiking boots, water and sunscreen (the weather is highly changeable up here).
Entrance costs 8.000 pesos (as does lunch, which is plentiful and include soup and juice), and a guide to hike to the falls (if you haven't joined a tour) costs around 10.000. This gets you access to 2 waterfalls - the first, El Chiflon, is much smaller, but you can walk up behind it, and the second is La Chorrera, which you have access to the base of as well. A previous reviewer complained of a 'sliver' of water - this naturally depends on the season: if the rains are high, it's a torrent, and a bit more impressive.
Even so, the hike makes it worthwhile: it's a great chance to see the Colombian countryside so close to the capital: meadows, little houses, cows in the field, along with cloud forest, amazing birdlife and dramatic, mist-shrouded vistas...all just an hour from Bogota.
The aforementioned reviewer also complained of 'not being able to drive up to the falls' - far from me to question other people's opinions, but if driving to all attractions is your idea of fun travel, then this might not be for you; but, in all honesty, with a basic level of physical fitness and some patience and time, this trip is very doable for most people.
If you like to hike, enjoy nature, and are partial to a waterfall (or two), definitely take a trip here from Bogota.
You can either arrive by public bus or on a tour - if you're new to the area or don't speak much Spanish I'd recommend a tour, but it's fairly easy to bus it as well. Buses leave regularly for 'Choachi' from La Candelaria and cost around 6,000 pesos.
The hike is between 1 1/2 to 2 hours and can be fairly strenuous at the altitude and slippy if it has been raining - bring a raincoat, good hiking boots, water and sunscreen (the weather is highly changeable up here).
Entrance costs 8.000 pesos (as does lunch, which is plentiful and include soup and juice), and a guide to hike to the falls (if you haven't joined a tour) costs around 10.000. This gets you access to 2 waterfalls - the first, El Chiflon, is much smaller, but you can walk up behind it, and the second is La Chorrera, which you have access to the base of as well. A previous reviewer complained of a 'sliver' of water - this naturally depends on the season: if the rains are high, it's a torrent, and a bit more impressive.
Even so, the hike makes it worthwhile: it's a great chance to see the Colombian countryside so close to the capital: meadows, little houses, cows in the field, along with cloud forest, amazing birdlife and dramatic, mist-shrouded vistas...all just an hour from Bogota.
The aforementioned reviewer also complained of 'not being able to drive up to the falls' - far from me to question other people's opinions, but if driving to all attractions is your idea of fun travel, then this might not be for you; but, in all honesty, with a basic level of physical fitness and some patience and time, this trip is very doable for most people.
If you like to hike, enjoy nature, and are partial to a waterfall (or two), definitely take a trip here from Bogota.
Written 30 June 2015
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Ellene T
Bogota, Colombia
Buenas tardes quería ir este domingo. Puedo llevar a mi perro?
Written 28 January 2022
Hola quisiera saber si podemos llevar perros ? Gracias por su respuesta
Written 8 September 2021
Hola buenas tardes ! he leído que en epoca de verano no han encontrado al llegar agua en la chorrera , que no hay caída del agua y temo que me pase eso porque voy a llevar a unos amigos de España a los cuales les hable mucho de la cascada , sabes como se encontrara?
Written 19 February 2020
Hola quisiera saber que en qué horario se puede hacer la visita a la cascada.
Y si es posible llegar a la entrada al parque en transporte público desde choachi y volver a choachi?
Gracias
Written 7 January 2020
Buenos días Wonder, claro que se puede llevar mascota, nosotros llevamos a nuestra perra que se divirtió mucho, hizo bastante ejercicio y socializó con muchos otros perros. Solo hay que llevarle agua, algo de comer y paños húmedos para limpiarle las patas una vez termine el recorrido porque le van a quedar llenas de barro. Feliz día.
Written 12 December 2019
Pueden llevar Ninos para aya o es mucho para que Camino los ninos
Written 9 August 2019
Si se pueden llevar niños, se puede caminar con tranquilidad, al ritmo que se quiera....
Written 9 August 2019
Hola, se recomienda ir en carro ya que desde donde te deja el bus tendrías que caminar una hora para llegar al parque. Sin embargo lo puedes tomar en la Av caracas con 6 que te dejan en la entrada del camino que conduce hasta la entrada del parque.
Written 22 February 2020
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