Seriously affect the water production of interfered paramo catchments. Sumapaz hotels map is available on the target page linked above. Paramo, loosely defined, is the ecosystem found above treeline in the tropics a more narrow definition restricts paramo to northern south america and central america. 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. It is required that you be in good physical condition due to the low air pressure present above 3000 m. Sumapaz holds the largest expanse of paramo in the world. He and his wife, chris woolwinemoen, produced thousands of awardwinning maps that are used all over the world and content that aids students, teachers, travelers. The elevation gain for this trek is about 400 meters, starting at 3400 m. Paramo eeryalien landscape three hours drive from bogota went to sumapaz form pasca on a motorbike quite an adventure. See sumapaz photos and images from satellite below, explore the aerial photographs of sumapaz in colombia. I open this chapter with a visit to the sumapaz paramo and later describe how the nature conservancy is working with local partners to maintain the water services provided by this amazing living system.
Sumapaz paramo is a large paramo ecosystem located in the altiplano cundiboyacense. Licensed to youtube by wmg on behalf of warner music uk. The following five paramos can easily be reached from the colombian capital of bogota, so put on waterproof boots. It has been the stage for several rural conflicts, including those of 1928 and 1946. Parque nacional natural sumapaz bogota 2020 all you. Keep in mind that each hour you spend hiking at high altitudes is the equivalent effort of two hours at.
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