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Los Nevados — Cocora Valley Trek

A trek through the Valle de Cocora's giant wax palms into Los Nevados National Park.

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Region
Colombia
Country
Latin America
Biome
Andean cloud forest (2,400–4,750 m)
Best season
December – March
Difficulty
moderate
Known for
  • Backpacking
  • Hiking
  • Mountaineering
  • Wildlife Viewing

Key takeaways

  • Biome: Andean cloud forest (2,400–4,750 m)
  • Best season: December – March
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary

A trek through the Valle de Cocora's giant wax palms into Los Nevados National Park.

Key takeaways

  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Best season: December – March

Intended uses

backpacking

Climate suitability

Andean cloud forest (2,400–4,750 m)

Verification notes

Last verified January 1, 1970.

Region
Latin America
Biome
Andean cloud forest (2,400–4,750 m)
Difficulty
moderate
backpacking

Plan with verified data

Los Nevados — Cocora Valley Trek trip tools

Popular pursuits at Los Nevados — Cocora Valley Trek

  • Backpacking

    Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.

  • Hiking

    Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.

  • Mountaineering

    Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.

  • Wildlife Viewing

    Best light, best season, and where animals move.

Animals around Los Nevados — Cocora Valley Trek

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Last verified: 1970-01-01