--- title: El Cocuy - Cordillera LATAM description: "Explora El Cocuy, Colombia: trekking entre frailejones, lagunas azules y picos nevados hasta casi 5.000 metros en la Sierra Nevada." --- ![Menú](https://50682166.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/50682166/assets/hamburguesa.svg) ![Moneda](https://50682166.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/50682166/coin.svg) COP 🇨🇴 Pesos (COP) 🇺🇸 Dólar (USD) 🇪🇺 Euro (EUR) ![Idioma](https://50682166.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/50682166/idio.svg) ES 🇨🇴 Español 🇺🇸 English [![Cordillera](https://50682166.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/50682166/logo-nav.svg)](https://www.cordillera.com.co/home?hsLang=en) Iniciar sesión Registro Iniciar sesión Registrarse Moneda COP USD EUR Idioma ES EN × Aventuras Trekking Buceo Wellness Temporada Para ti Nosotros [Sobre nosotros](https://www.cordillera.com.co/cima?hsLang=en) [CIMA](https://www.cordillera.com.co/cima?hsLang=en) Políticas [Tratamientos de datos](https://www.cordillera.com.co/404?hsLang=en) [Políticas de cancelación](https://www.cordillera.com.co/404?hsLang=en) Iniciar sesión Registro ✕ ## Crea tu cuenta Correo Contraseña 👁️ Confirma tu contraseña 👁️ Crear cuenta o regístrate con ![](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/google-1.svg)Google ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fa/Apple_logo_black.svg)Apple ID ¿Ya tienes cuenta? Inicia sesión ✕ ## Te damos la bienvenida Correo Contraseña 👁️ Olvidé mi contraseña Iniciar sesión o inicia sesión con ![](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/google-1.svg)Google ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fa/Apple_logo_black.svg)Apple ID ¿No tienes cuenta? Regístrate # El Cocuy National Park Trek through endless valleys of giant frailejones, beneath towering snow-capped peaks, and along mountain trails where time stands still. El Cocuy is an invitation to experience the true scale of the Andes and the deep silence of sacred ground. ![icon-black-montaña-trekking](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/Iconos%20negros/icon-black-monta%C3%B1a-trekking.svg) ![icon-black-trekking-montañismo](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/Iconos%20negros/icon-black-trekking-monta%C3%B1ismo.svg) ![Black-icon-botas](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/Cordillera%20LATAM%202025%20(PG%20web)/SVG/Black-icon-botas.svg) ![Black-icon-bitacora](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/Cordillera%20LATAM%202025%20(PG%20web)/SVG/Black-icon-bitacora.svg) ## UPCOMING DATES ![Calendario](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/Cordillera%20LATAM%202025%20(PG%20web)/SVG/Black-icon-calendario.svg) 20 - 26 de septiembre ![](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/Cordillera%20LATAM%202025%20(PG%20web)/vector_huila.svg) ![](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/Cordillera%20LATAM%202025%20(PG%20web)/vector_huila.svg) ![](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/Cordillera%20LATAM%202025%20(PG%20web)/vector_huila.svg) ![](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/Cordillera%20LATAM%202025%20(PG%20web)/vector_huila.svg) ## TOP HIGHLIGHTS ![top cocuy 1](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/Fotos%20trekking/El%20Cocuy/top%20cocuy%201.jpg) ### FRAILEJON VALLEYS Journey through ancient, sacred high-altitude paramo ecosystems bristling with giant frailejon plants, where every footstep feels connected to nature. ![top cocuy 2](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/Fotos%20trekking/El%20Cocuy/top%20cocuy%202.jpg) ### GLACIER PEAKS Trek to the edge of Colombia's largest glacier mass. ![top cocuy 3](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/Fotos%20trekking/El%20Cocuy/top%20cocuy%203.jpg) ### AZURE LAGOONS Fed by ancient ice, glacial lakes mirror the sky amid rugged mountain slopes. ![top cocuy 4](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/Fotos%20trekking/El%20Cocuy/top%20cocuy%204.jpg) ### SURREAL LANDSCAPES Stark stone formations, towering ice, and profound solitude make you feel worlds away from civilization. ## Day by Day ![DIA 1 COCUY](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/Fotos%20trekking/El%20Cocuy/DIA%201%20COCUY.jpg) ### Day 1 ![Icono Day 1](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/Iconos%20negros/icon-black-bus-transporte.svg) ### Day 1 Arrive in the historic mountain town of El Cocuy and take in the sheer scale of the Andes.  ![DIA 2 COCUY](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/Fotos%20trekking/El%20Cocuy/DIA%202%20COCUY.jpg) ### Day 2 ![Icono Day 2](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/Cordillera%20LATAM%202025%20(PG%20web)/SVG/Black-icon-botas.svg) ### Day 2 Hike an ancestral indigenous trail surrounded by giant frailejones, attuning to the rhythm of the high-altitude paramo. ![DIA 3 COCUY](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/Fotos%20trekking/El%20Cocuy/DIA%203%20COCUY.jpg) ### Day 3 ![Icono Day 3](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/Iconos%20negros/icon-black-trekking-monta%C3%B1ismo.svg) ### Day 3 Reach the edge of the glacier at nearly 5,000 meters (16,400 feet) above sea level and experience high-mountain wilderness at its peak. ![DIA 4 COCUY](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/Fotos%20trekking/El%20Cocuy/DIA%204%20COCUY.jpg) ### Day 4 ![Icono Day 4](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/Iconos%20negros/icon-black-sol-verano.svg) ### Day 4 Bid farewell to the mountains with a renewed perspective—feeling grounded, clear-headed, and deeply connected. [Download the detailed itinerary](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/26GNRL_Cocuy.pdf?hsLang=en) ## WHY TRAVEL WITH CORDILLERA? 48% 48% of the value of this trip stays in the territory, supporting local communities. ![Andinistas](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/Cordillera%20LATAM%202025%20(PG%20web)/SVG/Black-icon-shaking-hands.svg) #### Cordillera Andinistas Passionate, approachable trip leaders who are experts at creating transformative experiences. ![Bitácora](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/Cordillera%20LATAM%202025%20(PG%20web)/SVG/Black-icon-bitacora.svg) #### Cordillera Travel Journal A tool to help you mindfully experience every moment of the adventure. ![CIMA](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/cima.svg) #### CIMA As a member of our CIMA community, you’ll find a crew of people who share your vibe... ![Pago](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/Cordillera%20LATAM%202025%20(PG%20web)/SVG/Black-icon-precio-pricetag.svg) #### Flexible Payment Options You can secure your trip with an initial deposit and pay at your own pace... ### 4 days / 3 nights ![](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/Cordillera%20LATAM%202025%20(PG%20web)/SVG/Black-icon-guerrerismo.svg) Adventure Level 2 ![](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/Cordillera%20LATAM%202025%20(PG%20web)/SVG/Black-icon-exigencia.svg) Difficulty Level 4 From **1800000** ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 4.85 Book Now ## Select your date ✕ 20 - 26 de septiembre Isn’t this the date you’re looking for? 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If you’ve traveled with us before, you’re part of the CIMA community. General Public CIMA Community ### Option 1 General rate for all adventurers General rate for all adventurers with the CIMA rate 2050000 1950000 Book Now ### Option 2 If you travel with someone else or book at least two months in advance If you travel with someone else or book at least two months in advance with the CIMA rate 1990000 1800000 Book Now 4.85 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 4 days / 3 nights From **1800000** I Want My Adventure ## RECOMMENDATIONS ![Black-icon-maleta-mochila-equipo](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/Cordillera%20LATAM%202025%20(PG%20web)/SVG/Black-icon-maleta-mochila-equipo.svg) #### Backpack Lightweight and durable for hikes. ![Black-icon-botas](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/Cordillera%20LATAM%202025%20(PG%20web)/SVG/Black-icon-botas.svg) #### Hiking boots With good grip for uneven terrain. ![gafas-icono-negro](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/gafas-icono-negro.svg) #### UV-protection sunglasses Protect your eyes at high altitude. ![Black-icon-botella-agua](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/Cordillera%20LATAM%202025%20(PG%20web)/SVG/Black-icon-botella-agua.svg) #### Water bottle Essential hydration throughout the journey. ![Black-icon-ropa-termica](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/Cordillera%20LATAM%202025%20(PG%20web)/SVG/Black-icon-ropa-termica.svg) #### Thermal and waterproof clothing Layers for cold and rain. ![Black-icon-avion-vuelo](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/Cordillera%20LATAM%202025%20(PG%20web)/SVG/Black-icon-avion-vuelo.svg) #### Flight dates Make sure they match your adventure dates. ## GALLERY ![Trekking in the snow at El Cocuy National Park](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/01%20Web/02%20AyE/1%20Trekking/El%20Cocuy/cocuy_galeria_01.jpeg) ![cocuy-cima-mgu](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/01%20Web/02%20AyE/1%20Trekking/El%20Cocuy/cocuy_galeria_02.jpeg) ![Cocuy 2](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/01%20Web/02%20AyE/1%20Trekking/El%20Cocuy/cocuy_galeria_03.jpeg) ![cocuy-mgu-montaña](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/01%20Web/02%20AyE/1%20Trekking/El%20Cocuy/cocuy_galeria_04.jpeg) ![cocuy-nevado-cima](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/01%20Web/02%20AyE/1%20Trekking/El%20Cocuy/cocuy_galeria_05.jpeg) ![cocuy-laguna-cima](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/01%20Web/02%20AyE/1%20Trekking/El%20Cocuy/cocuy_galeria_06.jpeg) ![Fondo Vector](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/Cordillera%20LATAM%202025%20(PG%20web)/vector_huila.svg) ## YOU MAY ALSO LIKE [Explore Other Categories](https://www.cordillera.com.co/home?hsLang=en#hs_cos_wrapper_widget_1766622183802) × ![](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/Cordillera%20LATAM%202025%20(PG%20web)/Iconos%20Nuevos/Blue/Blue-icon-atras-back148.svg) ![](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/Cordillera%20LATAM%202025%20(PG%20web)/Iconos%20Nuevos/Blue/Blue-icon-next-adelante-siguiente148.svg) ![Cordillera](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/Cordillera%20LATAM%202025%20(PG%20web)/Foother/Cordillera.svg) NEVER TOO OLD TO PLAY OUTSIDE RNT: 102941 [Nosotros](https://www.cordillera.com.co/nosotros?hsLang=en) [CIMA](https://www.cordillera.com.co/cima?hsLang=en) [Políticas](https://www.cordillera.com.co/t%C3%A9rminos-y-condiciones?hsLang=en) [![IG](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/Cordillera%20LATAM%202025%20(PG%20web)/SVG/instagram-icon.svg)](https://www.instagram.com/cordillera.latam/) [![TK](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/Cordillera%20LATAM%202025%20(PG%20web)/SVG/tiktok-icon.svg)](https://www.tiktok.com/@cordilleralatam) [![YT](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/Cordillera%20LATAM%202025%20(PG%20web)/SVG/youtube-icon.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFC_BFM8UpUV_C5Byev8aJw) [![WA](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/Cordillera%20LATAM%202025%20(PG%20web)/SVG/whatsapp-icon.svg)](https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=573103987011) ![Acotur](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/Cordillera%20LATAM%202025%20(PG%20web)/Foother/Acotur.png) ![Procolombia](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/Cordillera%20LATAM%202025%20(PG%20web)/Foother/procolombia.png) ![Anato](https://www.cordillera.com.co/hubfs/Cordillera%20LATAM%202025%20(PG%20web)/Foother/anato.png)