Colombia · Hiking

7-Hour Trek to La Chorrera Waterfall from Bogotá with El Chiflón

7 Hours Round trip from Bogota Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Trek to La Chorrera, Colombia's highest waterfall at 590 meters
02 Cross the 3,400-meter-high mountains surrounding Bogotá
03 Visit El Chiflón waterfall and go behind its cascading waters
04 Walk through a fantastic fog forest with bromeliads, orchids, and local farms
05 Enjoy freshly made stuffed arepas and empanadas from local farmers

Discover the natural beauty of La Chorrera, Colombia's highest waterfall at 590 meters, on a scenic trek from Bogotá. This hidden gem takes you across the 3,400-meter-high mountains surrounding the city and through lush landscapes filled with fresh air. Along the way, visit El Chiflón waterfall, walk through a fantastic fog forest with bromeliads and orchids, and enjoy the rewarding views that make this hike well worth the effort.

Arrive at the smaller El Chiflón waterfall at the beginning of the hike, where you can even go behind the falls for an incredible experience.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Bogota

Languages Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Trek to La Chorrera and El Chiflón Waterfalls

Reach the waterfall after a one-hour bus ride from Bogotá. The site is accessed by crossing the 3,400-meter-high mountains around Bogotá.
Take in the wonderful green scenery leading up to the waterfall, with lots of fresh air. The hike itself is not easy; getting there and back takes around 4 hours, but the views and scenery make it very much worth your while.
Arrive at the smaller El Chiflón waterfall at the beginning of the hike, where you can even go behind the falls for an incredible experience.
Pass through a fantastic fog forest surrounded by local farms and diverse vegetation, including bromeliads and orchids.
Enjoy refreshing drinks and food from local farmers, including freshly made stuffed arepas and empanadas.