1 day rock climbing in Machetá (Old Machetá and “Salón de la Justicia”)

Join Luis, an ACGME Rock Climbing Instructor, for 1 or more days of rock climbing in Machetá, near Bogota, putting your abilities in use in Old Macheta and in Salon de la Justicia

Private

+1 Day

All year

High

Intermediate

Highlights

Discover a great climbing venue near Bogota
Old Macheta (Salón de la Justicia) offers several overhangs and caves
New Macheta has long routes and beautiful landscapes

Description

Machetá is a little village situated 80 km from Bogota, the capital city of Colombia. It boasts very long sport routes and steep caves of sandstone. I invite you to join me on a climbing tour in Machetá for 1 or more days.

The place has two different climbing areas: Old Machetá has caves and several overhangs, whereas New Machetá, also called “Salón de la Justicia” (Hall of Justice) has long routes and a very impressive landscape.

Machetá has an aerial and beautiful landscape over the region with forest and farms. Some climbers consider Machetá the best climbing spot in Colombia. The quality of the routes and de rock is excellent!

You need at least one day in each area to take full advantage of the possibilities they offer. The approach to the crag takes 1 hour, following a very steep trail. The upper ledge has some technical steps. After we reach the climbing area, we have a short rest and spend the day climbing in different sections and routes.

At the end of the day, we descend and get back to the village. You can check the detailed itinerary below. Bear in mind you need intermediate level climbing skills as the routes are not easy.

So if you have some previous climbing experience and want to put your skills in use in Macheta, just send me a request. Book your trip and get ready for a great climbing day in Colombia.

You could also check out my profile and discover more rock climbing trips in Colombia.

Price includes

Guiding fee
Personal insurance
Permit and entrance fees
Mountain guide expenses

Itinerary

Day 1: Climbing Day

09:30 – Meeting time and Briefing
10:00 – Beginning of the approaching hike
11:00 – Rock Climbing
13:00 – Box lunch
14:00 – Rock Climbing
16:30 – Descent hike
17:30 – End of activities

Equipment you will need to bring

Water bottle

Backpack

About the guide

Luis

Rock Climbing Instructor

Hi, my name is Luis. I am an engineer who has made the mountains my way of life. I live in Machetá, a small village 80 km north of Bogotá, where is one of the best climbing spots in the country. I have been a travel guide throughout Colombia since 2007 and in 2013 I was certified by the Association of Mountain Guides and Climbers in Colombia (ACGME) as a Rock Climbing Instructor.

I can take you to the some of the many climbing sites in the country, mainly in Suesca, Machetá and Sutatausa, very close to Bogotá. Also, we can go on trekkings and outings and enjoy walks through Colombia’s stunning nature.

In addition to providing for maximum safety possible during the climbs, I am also a writer for mountain magazines and a I love stories, so I always enjoy a good conversation during a day of climbing. Contact me and we will plan your next climbing or hiking adventure in Colombia!

Certificates

ACGME

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