Nature and ecotourism near Bogotá
Bogotá sits at 2,600 meters, surrounded by páramo, cloud forest and reservoirs that most visitors never see. These are the natural places around the city we know best, and the local stays where you can sleep close to them.
Nature stays and experiences, by altitude
- 3,040mNeusa HillsTausa, CundinamarcaCabins with reservoir views at 3,040 m, a farm-to-table restaurant, spa and ice baths. What it's like, 2026 prices and how to get there from Bogotá.Nature, Wellness, Adventure
- 14mOne SantuarioDibulla, La GuajiraAn 80-hectare private reserve between the Sierra Nevada and the Caribbean, with a river yoga shala, temazcal and 2026 retreats. What it's like and how to get there.Wellness, Nature
Nature guides
How to visit Chingaza National Park from Bogotá in 2026: permit and guide rules, which trail to pick, the Siecha lagoons, official fees, altitude and what to pack.
Neusa Reservoir from Bogotá: 2026 entry fees for foreigners, the bus route if you have no car, altitude, cold-weather packing and park rules that catch people out.
Climbing at Suesca, Colombia's sandstone crag north of Bogotá: bus or car, the drier months, guided-day prices checked October 2026, and how to vet a guide.
Usaquén was a separate town until Bogotá absorbed it in 1954. Flea market days and hours, how to get there from La Candelaria, safety tips and where to eat.
Not sure where to go?
Tell us your dates and what you enjoy, and we’ll suggest one to three places.