Chicamocha Canyon

#29 among destinations in Colombia

Nature, Canyon, Natural attraction

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The Chicamocha Canyon is a steep sided canyon carved by the Chicamocha River in Colombia. With a maximum depth of 2,000 metres, an area of 108,000 hectares and a length of 227 kilometres, the canyon is the second-largest worldwide. The canyon is situated in the departments of Boyacá and Santander, stretching from Soatá in the southeast to Girón and Betulia in the northwest. ()

Local name: Cañón del Chicamocha Area: 416.99 mi²Length: 141.05 miDepth: 6562 ftCoordinates: 6°45'0"N, 73°1'60"W

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SantanderColombia

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Chicamocha Canyon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Panachi, Chicamocha National Park cable car, Los Santos.

3.5 miNE
Protected area, Natural attraction, National park
Panachi
89 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Colombia's Santander region, Panachi, also known as the Chicamocha National Park, is a natural sanctuary that offers breathtaking views and a unique experience of the country's diverse landscapes.
2.8 miN
Aerial tramway
Chicamocha National Park cable car
72 min walk • Chicamocha National Park Cable Car is one of the longest aerial tramways in the world. It is located within the Chicamocha National Park, Santander, Colombia. It differs from other cable cars around the world due to its engineering design, beautiful view, use of double cable channel, altitude and its outstanding layout.
5.3 miNW
Town
Los Santos
135 min walk • Los Santos is a town and municipality in the Santander Department in northeastern Colombia.