Sumapaz Páramo
Facts and practical information
Sumapaz Páramo is a large páramo ecosystem located in the Altiplano Cundiboyacense mountain range, considered the largest páramo ecosystem in the world. It was declared a National Park of Colombia in 1977 because of its importance as a biodiversity hotspot and main source of water for the most densely populated area of the country, the Bogotá savanna. ()
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Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Spectacled bear
The spectacled bear, also known as the Andean bear, is the only surviving member of the short-faced bear family and resides in South America. Unfortunately, due to habitat loss, it is now classified as Vulnerable. Despite being the largest land carnivore on the...
Mammals
Golden eagle
The golden eagle, a majestic bird of prey revered across the Northern Hemisphere, belongs to the Accipitridae family. These eagles are easily identified by their dark brown feathers accented with striking golden-brown patches on their necks.
Birds
Rainbow trout
The rainbow trout is a type of salmonid fish that originates from the cold-water streams and rivers connected to the Pacific Ocean in Asia and North America. There is a specific variant of this fish, known as the steelhead, which lives in the ocean but returns...
Fish
Tapir
A tapir is a captivating, large herbivore that somewhat resembles a pig but possesses a short, flexible trunk-like nose. These creatures inhabit the jungles and forests of South America, Central America, and Southeast Asia.
Mammals
Little red brocket
The little red brocket, also known as the swamp brocket or Ecuador red brocket, is a delightful small deer species that inhabits the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, and northern Peru. These deer are found in forest and páramo habitats, living at elevations ranging from...
Mammals
Sumapaz Páramo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Chipaque.
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