Munchique National Natural Park

Munchique National Natural Park spans 440 square kilometers across the Cordillera Occidental range, featuring 40 waterfalls and 30 rivers within its boundaries.

The Colombian government established this protected natural area in 1977 to safeguard the diverse ecosystems of the western Andes mountain range.

Local indigenous communities maintain traditional connections to the park lands, integrating their customs with environmental conservation efforts in the region.

Visitors access the park through El Tambo city, located 61 kilometers from Popayán, with guided tours available for the 16-kilometer mountain hiking trail.

Scientists discovered a new bird species in 2003, the Munchique wood-wren, adding to the park's collection of 500 recorded bird species.

Location: Cauca Department

Inception: 1977

Elevation above the sea: 1,885 m

Website: https://parquesnacionales.gov.co/portal/es/parques-nacionales/parque-nacional-natural-munchique

GPS coordinates: 2.70000,-77.08333

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:15