Colombia · Cundinamarca
La Chorrera
Colombia's tallest waterfall drops in multiple tiers down a cloud-forest escarpment near Choachí, reachable only with a certified local guide on a steep, rope-assisted trail. It remained relatively obscure until the mid-2010s, when improved trail access opened it to day-trippers from Bogotá.
Colombia's tallest waterfall drops in multiple tiers down a cloud-forest escarpment near Choachí, reachable only with a certified local guide on a steep, rope-assisted trail. It remained relatively obscure until the mid-2010s, when improved trail access opened it to day-trippers from Bogotá.
La Chorrera drops 590 metres (1936 ft) on the Río Bogotá tributary, inside Chicaque Natural Park area. It is a tiered-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Choachí, with BOG the closest airport. Access to the main viewpoint is rated hard.
Dry windows (Dec-Feb, Jul) give the safest footing on the steep descent.
What you can do here
Hiking
From ten-minute boardwalks to multi-day approaches through cloud forest.
Photography
Light angles, moonbows, spray management and the hours that actually work.
When to go
Dry windows (Dec-Feb, Jul) give the safest footing on the steep descent.
Entry: Guided tour fee required, ~$20-30 USD
Getting there
- Base townChoachí
- AirportBOG
- CountryColombia
- RegionCundinamarca, South America
- AccessHard — a serious approach: distance, altitude, a boat, or a guide
On the map
4.4667, -74.2833
Quick answers
How tall is La Chorrera?
La Chorrera drops 590 metres (1936 feet). It is a tiered-type waterfall on the Río Bogotá tributary.
When is the best time to visit La Chorrera?
Peak flow is January to February and July and December. Dry windows (Dec-Feb, Jul) give the safest footing on the steep descent.
What can you do at La Chorrera?
Beyond the viewpoints: hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated hard — a serious approach: distance, altitude, a boat, or a guide.
How do you get to La Chorrera?
The usual base is Choachí, and the closest airport is BOG. A serious approach: distance, altitude, a boat, or a guide from there. Guided tour fee required, ~$20-30 USD.
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