Give yourself a break in capital nature
Bogotá houses a rich natural diversity within its limits. The Colombian capital is surrounded by impressive hills and mountains that make up an ecosystem of moors, humid forests and wetlands of great environmental value. These green lungs not only embellish the capital landscape, but also play a fundamental role in climate regulation and water supply for the city's more than 8 million inhabitants.
Bogotá houses a rich natural diversity within its limits. The Colombian capital is surrounded by impressive hills and mountains that make up an ecosystem of moors, humid forests and wetlands of great environmental value. These green lungs not only embellish the capital landscape, but also play a fundamental role in climate regulation and water supply for the city's more than 8 million inhabitants.
1. Humedal Córdoba: a natural lung in the middle of the city
One of the natural oasis of Bogotá is the Parque Ecológico District Humedal Córdoba, where the conservation of biodiversity is the priority, as one of the protected areas of the District.
With more than 40 hectares, this ecological structure has more than 210 species of terrestrial plants, 14 aquatic species and five floating species. In addition, you can appreciate some species of the local fauna such as the savannah frog, the bell frog and the seedling nut.
Trobbing is possible on the bogotan trails. Photo: Quebrada La Vieja - TDI file
2. Training: nature from the 'sky'
Another of the indispensable places of a capital nature is the District Ecological Park Mountain Enrenubes, a space of 626 hectares that covers the villages Rafael Uribe, San Cristóbal and Usme, and where you will find moss, herbs, ferns, orchids, bushes and trees that are a refuge of native fauna species.
This is one of the most important parks for the water resource of the city. Here are seven streams that lead to the Tunjuelo River, one of the three main tributaries of the Bogotá River.
The sky is witness to the trees on the Quebrada Path The Old One. Photo: TDI file
3. Monserrate: the hill that keeps the bogotans
The Cerro de Monserrate is no doubt a symbol of Bogotá and one of the places to visit. And it's one of the important points that will allow you to live an outdoor experience. It has a pedestrian path of ascending to the sanctuary and nearby routes, enabled by the Acueduct of Bogotá, to connect you more closely with nature, such as' Kilómetro 11 12 britadas' or 'San Francisco Vicachá'.
Although the entrance and descent on the path to the church of Cerro de Monserrate is free access, you also have other alternatives such as funicular and cable. Here you will find everything related to direct rates and schedules.
Encourage and connect your senses with the magical experience offered by the imposing capital mountains and the environmental jewels of Bogotá.