A hairpinned paved road across Chicamocha Canyon in Colombia

Cañón del Chicamocha is a steep sided canyon straddling the departments of Boyacá and Santander, in Colombia.

Cañón del Chicamocha

Is Chicamocha Canyon worth it?

Located within the Chicamocha National Park, also known as Panachi, in the Andes mountains, the canyon is said to be the second-largest canyon worldwide with a maximum depth of 2,000 metres (6,600 ft).

Is the road across Chicamocha Canyon paved?

Tucked away in the northeastern part of the country, the road across the canyon carved by the Chicamocha River is totally paved. It’s called Ruta Nacional 45A. The toll road is pretty challenging, with steep parts and countless turns.

How long is Chicamocha Canyon in Colombia?

The road across the canyon is 41.0 km (25.47 miles) long, running north-south from Los Curos to Aratoca.