Backpacking the “Camino Real”, Overnight hike in the Chicamocha Canyon from Cabrera (2 days)
Join ACGME mountain guide Fernando Gonzalez Rubio for a hiking trip through the Camino Real, in Colombia. Start at the colonial town of Cabrera and reach the impressive Chicamocha Canyon!
TRIP TYPE
Private
DURATION
2 Days
OFFER PERIOD
All year
FITNESS LEVEL
high
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate
PAYMENT METHODS
Credit Card, Wire Transfer and more!
- Follow the Camino Real to its final destination, the Chicamocha Canyon.
- Discover gorgeous villages and breathtaking landscapes of Colombia.
- Try yourself with a challenging 42.5km hiking route (in 2 days).
Description
Description
The Camino Real is the hiking route that leads to the scenic Chicamocha Canyon, in Colombia. If you would like to hike under expert guidance, then this is your chance, join me for a 2-day trip and discover the amazing Colombian wilderness!
The Chicamocha Canyon is located within the Chicamocha National Park (also known as Panachi), in the department of Santander. Due to its spectacular landscape, dominated by huge red and orange walls and surrounded by green forests, this site is a famous tourist attraction.
On this 2-day hiking tour, we will explore all of the Camino Real, originally opened by the indigenous people of Colombia and later restored by a German settler. It crosses five charming colonial towns (Cabrera, Barichara, Guane, Villanueva, Jordan and Los Santos) ending at the awesome Chicamocha Canyon!
The 42.5km- trail will take us through farmlands, forests and even a ghost town. It includes uphill sections, so a good fitness level is necessary.
So, ¿are you up for this amazing hiking trip to the Chicamocha Canyon? Then contact me and let’s start planning your Camino Real adventure!
Price includes
Price includes
- Guiding fee
Secure your spot with just 25% payment
48-hour free cancellation with 30-day advance booking
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About the guide: Fernando
About the guide: Fernando
Fernando
Mountain Guide
In 1999 I climbed Mount Cho Oyu, the sixth highest in the world; in 2001 I was the first Colombian to conquer Mount Everest (the only mountain I did with oxygen); in 2004 Mount K2, the second highest mountain in the world and considered the second most dangerous mountain; Nanga Parbat in 2005; Annapurna and Broad Peak in 2007 and Dhaulaguiri in 2008. In each of them I have proudly raised the Colombian flag.
In Colombia I stood out as a rock climber and high mountain climber. I have opened beginner and high difficulty routes in various Colombian climbing parks (Suesca and Machetá, for example) and I have opened rock routes on the great eastern walls of the Sierra Nevada del Cocuy.
I have experience in the design and organization of long-term expeditions as well as rock climbing and high mountain courses, knowledge and ability to design industrial safety courses in vertical work and evacuations.
Now I work with my Fernando Gonzálezrubio Foundation and as a speaker; Clear analogy between mountain experiences and the corporate values of some companies such as teamwork, discipline, perseverance, changes, patience, autonomy, leadership, strength and love.
Languages
Spanish | English
Certificates
ACGME
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