La Chorrera Waterfall Tour: Colombia's Highest Waterfall

Walk behind a 590-meter waterfall in the Colombian Andes

This full-day tour from Bogotá reaches La Chorrera, Colombia's highest waterfall at 590 meters and the sixth highest in South America, with a bilingual guide, park tickets and lunch included. The route passes through El Chiflón, a 59-meter waterfall where you rest and eat, then continues uphill to the main cascade where you can walk directly behind the falling water.

Step-by-step itinerary

Waterfall hike and nature adventure

• Pick up from hotel in Bogotá
• Travel to El Chiflón Waterfall
• Walk to El Chiflón Waterfall
• Rest and take photos at El Chiflón
• Hike to La Chorrera Waterfall
• Explore and enjoy La Chorrera Waterfall
• Lunch near El Chiflón Waterfall
• Return to Bogotá

The experience

La Chorrera sits 1 hour and 20 minutes from Bogotá in the municipality of Choachí, reachable by a guided hike through mountain terrain and traditional crops. The tour picks you up from your hotel and drives through lush vegetation before the walking begins. The trail takes you past El Chiflón first: a 59-meter waterfall where you stop to rest and photograph after 25 to 40 minutes of hiking. This is also where you eat a typical regional lunch, sitting near the water as it crashes down.

From there the path continues uphill to La Chorrera itself. The final stretch is steep enough that you need moderate fitness, but the guide sets the pace and the destination justifies the effort: you reach a viewpoint where the water hits with visible force, and you can walk behind the curtain of falling water. The tour wraps with a return drive to Bogotá, taking the full day from pickup to drop-off.

The operator includes bilingual guidance in English and Spanish, park entry tickets, comfortable transportation both ways, and a meal at El Chiflón. Health insurance is covered as part of the booking. Children from age 1 are welcome, though infants must sit on an adult's lap during the hike. The tour is not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or cardiovascular conditions that limit strenuous walking.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your Bogotá hotel.
• bilingual guide in English and Spanish.
• park entry tickets.
• lunch at El Chiflón.
• health insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 11:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (4 to 70 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by COLOMBIA TOURS AND TRIPS

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want a full-day hike with real elevation gain and the payoff of walking behind one of South America's tallest waterfalls. The 8 to 10 hour commitment and moderate-to-strenuous fitness requirement mean you're trading a leisurely morning for access most day trips don't reach.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (1 to 3 years): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How high is La Chorrera waterfall and what makes it special?

La Chorrera stands at 590 meters, making it the highest waterfall in Colombia and the sixth highest in South America. The defining feature is that you can walk directly behind the falling water once you reach the top of the trail, a rare access point most visitors don't get.

What is the hike like and how fit do I need to be?

The route is steep and takes most of the day, with the first section to El Chiflón taking 25 to 40 minutes and the push to La Chorrera adding more climbing after that. The operator requires at least moderate physical fitness. The guide controls the pace but cannot make the terrain easier.

What happens at El Chiflón during the tour?

El Chiflón is a 59-meter waterfall where you stop to rest, take photos and eat lunch after the first part of the hike. You sit near the water to eat a typical regional dish, which is included in the tour price.

Does the tour include transportation from my hotel?

Yes, pickup and drop-off from your Bogotá hotel or accommodation are included, along with the drive through the mountains to and from the trailhead in Choachí.

What is covered in the tour price?

The price includes private transportation, a bilingual guide in English and Spanish, park entry tickets, lunch at El Chiflón, and health insurance for the duration of the tour.