Alto de las Baldías

This is the highest peak around Medellín reaching up to 3150 m. The páramo habitat closest to the city can be visited here, a fragile and distinctive eco-system with scrub forests, pastures, and wetlands inhabited by many interesting plants and a diversity of highland orchids. On clear days there are spectacular views of the Cauca and Aburrá valleys.

Highlights: A variety of species of Telipogon, Epidendrum, Oncidium and Cyrtochilum, the rare and showy Lepanthes tibouchinicola, the recently described Fernandezia ortiziana and a variety of miniature orchids. The Frailejón, a strange kind of plant unique to the paramos of Northern South America can also be observed.

Included: Lunch and snacks, road transfers, one tour leader, natural area entrance fees, travel insurance.

Not included: Everything not mentioned in the included section.

What to bring:

• Passport
• List of contacts in case of emergency
• Insect repellent
• Sunblock lotion
• Hat or cap
• Long sleeved shirt
• Raincoat or poncho
• Rubber boots
• Binoculars
• Camera with battery and memory card

READ! - Rules and recommendations

• Because of the limited number of places (10), we recommend you reserve your spot as soon as possible.
• All participants should be in good health and physical condition. We reserve the right to limit participants due to health or fitness reasons.
• Although our destinations are safe, do not leave your valuable items inside the car or unattended.
• As we visit protected areas and support nature conservation, please be respectful, and do not harm or collect any flora or fauna.