ACTIVITIES IN COLOMBIA
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facility with very low cost for use and lessons. Check our Bogotá section for
information on both golf facilities.
HIKING
Light hiking trails can be found all over Colombia. Just outside Bogotá great
hiking can be found in Suesca, Guativita and Parque Chicaque. There is excellent
mountain hiking in Minca and Parque Tayrona offers amazing trails that border
the jungle and the ocean. Cabo de la Vela has stunning desert hikes for those
seeking solitude.
TREKKING
Colombia's main treks are to the Lost City and El Cocuy. The Lost City trek must
be done with a guide. We have listed a few guide companies in the Taganga
section who offer the Lost City Trek. The Cocuy trek is possible on your own, but
it's advised to contact a tour operator for advisement. The following companies
conduct El Cocuy treks:
Jaguarundi - http://www.jaguarunditravel.com
Aventura Colombia - http://www.aventuracolombia.com
Vamonos P'al Monte (Suesca) - http://www.vamonospalmonte.com
Colombia Trek - http://www.colombiatrek.com
KITESURFING/WINDSURFING
In Cartagena you can take lessons for kitesurfing and windsurfing at Mokana,
(www.mokanaclub.com). There is good wind at other places down the coast in
Riohacha and Cabo de la Vela. Contact Kai Eco Tour for info in Riohacha,
(www.kaiecotravel.com).