murringo trail

murringo trail

  • Trekking
  • 4 Days - 3 Nights
  • 1-10 People
  • Humid and cold weather

TREKKING CAMINO DE MURRINGO

El Camino the Murringo was created in the 20th century, once the thousand war days was over. Today, this trail is also the main entrance to Rio Verde de los Montes, passing through the township known as Vereda Manzanares Arriba.

You will be hiking a section of Camino de Murringo starting from Vereda Manzanares Arriba, in a place known as “La Bodega”, up to Puente Murringo (Murringo Bridge).  The trail now turns into a loose rock pathway, all the way to Vereda Santa Rosa Township. This is a very different section of Camino the Murringo, especially compared with the Paramo and East Slope sections, where the cobblestone is necessary to keep the mules on track and prevent accidents.

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION

TEMPERATURE

18 ºC

ECOSYSTEMS

Bosque de Niebla Andino. Bosque Alto Andino. Bosque Tropical

ELEVATION

739 m.a.s.l. to 2750 m.a.s.l.

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Level 5 - Challenging

ITINERARY

Day 1: Vereda El Retiro to Vereda La Torre - Rio Verde de los Montes.
This adventure begins in the town of Cocorná, in a distant, and small township known as Vereda El Retiro located at 739 m.a.s.l. We take our breakfast, pack our “Fiambres” (a portable and hearty traditional lunch) and start this challenging 17.8 K route, walking through beautiful overlooks and refreshing brooks, up to Vereda La Torre, where a delicious dinner and a well-earned rest is waiting for us. During this trail we will visit local pathways and homes, learning about their unique traditions.

6:00 a.m. We meet in La Piñuela: 4-wheel drive towards Vereda El Retiro
7:00 a.m. Vereda El Retiro
8:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:30 a.m. Trail begins
1:00 p.m. Fiambre lunch
6:00 p.m. Lodging in Vereda Santa Rosa
7:00 p.m. Dinner
Day 2: Vereda La Torre to Vereda La Capilla - Rio Verde de los Montes.
After resting Vereda La Torre, we get up very early setup our backpacks, have breakfast, pack our fiambres and continue our trekking. We cross through different creeks and rivers, we will enjoy swimming holes and take time to rest. It´s also a long trail but theres always time to contemplate, enjoy and lunch. We will be walking all day and we expect to reach Vereda La Capilla befor sunset. During the night we meet up and listen to the stories of Camino de Murringo told by local people.

6:00 a.m. Breakfast
6:30 a.m. Trail begins
1:00 p.m. Fiambre lunch
6:00 p.m. Vereda La Capilla
7:00 p.m. Dinner
Day 3: Vereda La Capilla to Vereda Manzanares.
In our last day we wake up very early to a spectacular view of Paramo de Sonsón. We have time to visit La Capilla, a one-hundred-year-old chapel, and start the Cobblestone section of Camino de Murringo, enjoying jaw-dropping natural sights and present-day mule traffic rushing their way with their heavy loads. This ascent is considered the most well-preserved mule trail of Antioquia, it also offers a challenging inclination. Once we reach Páramo area we have and end-of-the-trail surprise prepared for the group and experience a moment to reconcile with nature.

6:00 a.m. Breakfast
6:30 a.m. Trail begins
1:00 p.m. Fiambre lunch
2:00 p.m. Final Ascend
3:00 p.m. Forest Regeneration: planting local trees. Arrival to Paramo de Sonsón – Don Isaías house
Day 4: An Inner Journey.
We wake up with the sounds of rooster calls and a view of Cerro de la Vieja. It´s now time to get our baskets and collect eggs, harvest our breakfast ingredients, and get ready for an Antioqueño Cooking Workshop. How about some freshly made Arepas and local music? Later we visit a couple of local museums that look after the preservation of life traditions. This fourth day is an inner journey to learn about a territory that sees in tourism a symbol of peace, union and friendship

7:00 a.m. Cooking workshop: Los 7 golpes del paisa
6:30 a.m. Tour through Sonsón countryfolk traditions
1:00 p.m. Lunch
3:00 p.m. Return to Medellín

INCLUDES

  • 4-wheel drive transportation
  • Lodging in rural homes
  • 4 breakfast – 4 lunchs – 3 dinners
  • Local Guide and Native Colombia Tour Guide
  • Travel insurance
  • Hot beverages
  • Lodging in rural accommodation in Sonsón
  • Traditional Antioqueño Cooking workshop
  • Cultural tour in Sonsón
  • Planting of local tree species: Recuperation of Andean Forest protector of Paramos
  • Contribution for local communities

NOT INCLUDED

  • Lodging
  • Meals during paved road transfers
  • Non-specified expenses
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Tips

TRAVEL RECOMMENDATIONS

  • Have good health
  • Be in good shape: recommended for frequent hikers with experience in long and challenging trails
  • Get some training carrying weight before the trekking begins.
  • Don´t drink alcohol during the days prior to the trekking.
  • No ankle, knee or hip issues.
  • Prepare your body and mind.
  • The mountains present variable, unpredictable micro climates.
  • Difficulty level varies according to individual fitness level.

    • RESERVAS

    OPCIONES DE PAGO

    Realiza tu pago online con todo tipo de tarjetas de crédito, o si lo prefieres, lo puedes hacer con el sistema bancario PSE.

    ¿DESEAS PLANIFICAR UN TOUR HECHO A LA MEDIDA?

    Si lo tuyo es un viaje a la medida o tienes alguna pregunta acerca de tu experiencia turística, entonces no dudes en contactarnos.

    RESERVAS

    OPCIONES DE PAGO

    Realiza tu pago online con todo tipo de tarjetas de crédito, o si lo prefieres, lo puedes hacer con el sistema bancario PSE.

    ¿DESEAS PLANIFICAR UN TOUR HECHO A LA MEDIDA?

    Si lo tuyo es un viaje a la medida o tienes alguna pregunta acerca de tu experiencia turística, entonces no dudes en contactarnos.

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