El Cocuy National Park is a national park located in the Andes Mountains within the nation of Colombia. Its official name is Parque Nacional Natural El Cocuy. [2]

El Cocuy is home to endemic species and rare sightings of animals, such as the Andean condor, offering an unforgettable experience for nature enthusiasts. Flora of El Cocuy. It encompasses a wide range of thermal floors, hosting unparalleled plant richness.

El Parque Nacional Natural El Cocuy, está ubicado al nororiente de la Cordillera Oriental de los Andes, entre los departamentos de Arauca, Boyacá y Casanare, tiene un área de 305.879 hectáreas.

El Cocuy (Spanish pronunciation: [el koˈkuj]) is a town and municipality in the Colombian Department of Boyacá, part of the sub-region of the Gutiérrez Province. The national natural park El Cocuy National Park is nearby.

Jan 27, 2024 · Parque Nacional Natural El Cocuy (also known as Sierra Nevada del Cocuy), is one of the last places in Colombia where visitors can witness glaciers in person and go on incredible treks in the high alpine mountains.

Feb 18, 2021 · In a country known for tropical jungles and white-sand beaches, the glacial peaks of Parque Nacional Natural El Cocuy stand out. Located north of Bogotá in the beating heart of the Andes, this untamed páramo highland ecoregion holds the best high-altitude hiking in …

Jan 28, 2018 · El Cocuy National Park is one of Colombia’s greatest unexplored natural wonders: a stunning Andean park of soaring, snow-capped peaks, glaciers, and crystalline mountain lakes. The park was closed for several years but has recently reopened – with more limited hiking trails admittedly – and is ready to welcome tourists.

Seen from a birds-eye view, the Sierra Nevada de Güicán, El Cocuy y Chita looks like a rosary of white pearls shining under the blazing sun of the Andes. It is the largest glacier mass in Colombia, with more than 25 snow and ice peaks within two mountain ranges of approximately 30 kilometers long and 4 wide.

Jan 26, 2025 · Attractions and activities in El Cocuy National Park. The park spans over 300,000 hectares, offering diverse ecosystems ranging from páramo vegetation to high-altitude glaciers. Its main attractions are hiking and expeditions to its snow-covered peaks, such as Ritacuba Blanco, Pan de Azucar, and Pulpito del Diablo. Popular activities include:

El Cocuy, cuyo nombre colonial fue primero San Gabriel de El Cocuy y después Villa de Nuestra Señora del Rosario de El Cocuy, es un municipio colombiano, capital de la Provincia de Gutiérrez, en el departamento de Boyacá. Es conocido como «Ciudad Nevado, Remanso de …