Ruta Por Bellavista

Ruta Por Bellavista is an out-and-back trail, 0.9 miles each way (1.8 miles round trip) in Arauca, Colombia, inside Parque Nacional Natural El Cocuy. It runs between about 14,250 ft and 15,630 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,440 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. The nearest town is Güicán, about 11 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include El Diamante, Toti and Pan de Azucar. El Chorro is within about 3 miles. For camping, Campamento oficial and Playa Blanca are within about 6 miles. There are 11 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.