CERRO CARIGUANA
The Cerro Cariguana (914 m) takes its name from the shape of the "iguana head" (cara de iguana) that you can guess up there, with a little imagination. A moderate hike, with a nice path where you can admire bromeliads and orchids, and sometimes see toucans and sloths. At the top, a beautiful view of the crater and the surrounding mountains. To the north: Las Tres Marías, Pajita, Gaital and Caracoral, and to the west, the India Dormida. From El Valle, you have to leave from Calle Millonarios, not far from Pozos Termales. The road becomes a track. You can get closer to the beginning of the trail by car (taxis are available for about 3 US$ one way). The beginning of the trail is well indicated. On foot from the village, count 3 hours for the complete loop (8-9 km), a little less for the return trip (6 km). The loop can be shorter or longer: either you go down the La Pita path (first descent) or the El Macano path, the second and longer descent. A guidebook is not necessary, and you can find the route on the Wikiloc application. Be careful on the ridges, it can be very windy in summer. It is recommended, especially in winter, to leave early in the morning to get down before the afternoon storms. Take good shoes, a windbreaker or rain cape, enough water (there is none at all on the route), a cap and sun cream (no shade), and a headlamp, in case you leave a bit late.
Book the Best Activities with Get Your Guide
Members' reviews on CERRO CARIGUANA
