Boyacá · Hiking

Camino Ancestral U'wa

19.5 mi
round trip
12,759 ft
climb
12,551 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Camino Ancestral U'wa is an out-and-back trail, 19 miles each way (39 miles round trip) in Boyacá, Colombia, inside Parque Nacional Natural El Cocuy. It runs between about 5,890 ft and 12,550 ft above sea level, with roughly 6,380 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Las Mercedes, about 8.7 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro Norte and Cuchilla de Contento. For camping, Camp. base Aguja is within about 6 miles. 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.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Camino Ancestral U'wa for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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