If you’re figuring out how to get to El Cocuy, the short answer is: by bus or by car. If by bus, it’s easiest to plan ahead going from Bogotá. But the route has a few decisions worth making ahead of time, and getting them right can save you a rough travel day before you’ve […]
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Putting together an El Cocuy packing list is trickier than it sounds. You’re not just packing for a hike. You’re packing for cold mornings, hot afternoons, sudden rain, and altitude that can catch even experienced hikers off guard. Here’s what actually made it into my bags for two big hikes, Laguna Grande de La Sierra
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If you’re trying to figure out where to stay in El Cocuy, the first decision is simpler than it seems: you’re choosing between two towns, Güicán or El Cocuy itself, and then between staying in the pueblo or just outside it. Here’s how I made that call, and why one hostal in particular made both
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Feria de las Flores takes over the whole city for about ten days every August. Streets close, silleteros walk for miles carrying flower arrangements bigger than they are, and every plaza turns into some kind of show. If you’re doing it with kids for the first time, it can feel like a lot to plan
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