Santander · Hiking

Canyon Las Iguanas

3.2 mi
round trip
5,685 ft
climb
2,776 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Canyon Las Iguanas is an out-and-back trail, 3.2 miles each way (6.4 miles round trip) in Santander, Colombia. It runs between about 1,120 ft and 2,780 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,020 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Mirador Salto del Duende, about 6.1 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Alto El Corozo, Cuchilla De Montes and Cerro El Moro. 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

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