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My boyfriend & I are planning a two-week trip on our way back from Ecuador to Colombia in July/Aug - he wants to trek around in the Andes. I traveled to the major cities in 2000 and had a wonderful time, but am a little more concerned about the campo - especially since I don't have any rural connections. Can anyone recommend good hiking territory that is perhaps less likely to be dangerous? Many thanks!
Jane

By jane on Mar 8, 2005, 21:28 in Friendly Talkzone.

webmanco says on Mar 9, 2005, 07:26:

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No hay extremo cierto o verdadero, porque los extremos opacan, enruedan, (lavan cerebros) verdades. Yotas

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ixent says on Mar 9, 2005, 15:05:

You could try... Tierradentro
San Agustin
Cocuy
Parque Nacional Los Nevados
The Lost City (not really the Andean, more like hot jungle...)

These places are all generally quite safe, even if there may be a guerilla or paramilitary presence in the region...

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adrimm (Moderator) says on Mar 10, 2005, 10:17:

Don't go unaccompanied. Unless you have a local with you who knows the area, current events and that you trust, I'd be extremely wary venturing out into the countryside for extended treks (and I speak spanish/have Colombian heritage). The Ecuadorian Andes are probably better suited for solo-trekking and have more facilities.

If you go on a tour well that's different.

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Erik says on Mar 15, 2005, 06:18:

Los Nevados & Cocuy We (DE UNA Colombia Tours) organize several times a year trekkings to the National Parks of Los Nevados and el Cocuy. I actually just came back from an 8 day trekking in Cocuy and during Semana Santa (Holy week) I will be going on an 8 day trip in Los Nevados.
Check out the site: www.deunacolombia.com for more info and if you want some more info you can find my email on my site.
Cheers
Erik

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