Páramo to Melcocho Trek
A real trek on ancestral paths: over the páramo of Sonsón, down into the canyon of the Río Melcocho and along its crystal-clear water. You sleep with farming families who still work the land.
Over the páramo
Early drive from Medellín to Sonsón. From the vereda Manzanares Arriba, 16 km over the páramo and a long descent on old farmers' paths. Night at a rustic working finca.
To the source of the Melcocho
11 km to El Porvenir, following the river from its source, with swimming stops. A swim in the Charco Coica and a night with a local family.
La Cristalina
A short day of 6 km: a tour of the farm, then on to La Cristalina, where aguardiente is still distilled the old way and a tall waterfall falls behind the house.
Down the canyon
10 km along the Melcocho, with jumps of 8 to 10 metres at Puente Azul, Puente Amarillo and Charco Bonito. Local lunch, a one-hour climb to El Retiro and about 3 hours by car back to Medellín.
- Transport from and to Medellín
- 3 nights with farming families
- Local guide
- All meals during the trek
- Travel insurance (required)
- Drinks and tips
- Summit of the páramo (extra day, on request)