Nevado del Ruiz Valley of the Tombs
Visiting the Valley of the Tombs or Valley of Silence offers an opportunity to connect with the volcanic and páramo ecosystems located in the Nevado del Ruiz.
Visiting the Valley of the Tombs, also known as the Valley of Silence, offers a unique opportunity to connect with the volcanic and páramo ecosystems of Nevado del Ruiz, one of the most active volcanoes in Los Nevados National Natural Park. This route reaches a maximum altitude of 4,450 meters above sea level. Located within a super-páramo ecosystem, the area experiences frequent climate variations, allowing you to enjoy a mountain experience with diverse microclimates. Embark on an adventure to this magnificent Colombian volcano.
Places to visit
- Laguna Negra
- Paramo and Super-paramo Ecosystems
- Valley of the Tombs
- Hot Springs
Itinerary / Daily Schedule
Only day
We will begin our activity at 4:30 am in a 4×4 vehicle for a 2.5-hour drive from the meeting point to Laguna Negra. There, we will enjoy a delicious breakfast and then continue to the Brisas sector. We will enter Los Nevados National Natural Park and have an introductory talk about the protected area. We will then continue to the Valley of the Tombs on a drive with four stops at different points along the road to take photographs and enjoy this mystical and magical place. After completing our route within the park, we will return along the same road and go to lunch. Afterward, we will begin our journey to the hot springs in the city of Manizales and then return to our starting point.
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Route information
Difficulty: Low
Duration: 1 day (approx. 12 hours)
Total distance by vehicle: 10 km within the PNNN
Minimum-Maximum Altitude (m.a.s.l.): 4,140 – 4,450 m
Type of terrain: Páramo, super-páramo
Average temperature: 10° to 0°
$390.000 COP /pax
*min. 4 pax per purchase