Butulú Hill is located in the municipality of La Vega, in Cundinamarca, it is a hill that receives many visits because it is the highest in the Vega. Arriving at the top will allow you to enjoy an incredible panoramic view.
Image taken from Lavega-cundinamarca.gov.co
How to get to Butulú Hill?
As we said before, Butulú Hill is located in La Vega. To get to this tourist destination, you must go to this municipality and get off at the central square of La Vega. If you start your trip from Bogota, you will have to get to Transmilenio’s Portal 80, where you will find buses that will take you to La Vega.
Weather and recommendations to go to La Vega
The trip begins at an altitude of 1.230 meters above sea level, however, Butulú Hill is at 1.650 masl, the climate is temperate with a temperature of 20 to 25°C. It is essential that you use sunscreen and a cap. If the rain surprises, it is better to be prepared, have a raincoat and a warm jacket.
The route is of ascent and has a medium level of exigency, it is recommended to be in good state of health. Wear good grip footwear as you may slip in many areas of the course.
Although the path is well signposted and with marked trails, it is recommended that you do the tour with a guide.
The hike to Butulú Hill lasts between 3 and 4 hours, is about 10 kilometers with beautiful scenery and a natural environment that you can use to recharge your lungs with fresh and clean air.
Start your trip very early, because it is better to do the walk in the morning when the sun is not so strong.
Don’t forget to come back from the hill with all the garbage you have produced during the tour, don’t contaminate the ecosystem, don’t take any species that are in it.
View from Butulú Hill (Image taken from Rutadeviajelion.blogspot.com)
What to do in Butulú Hill?
Butulú Hill is, by far, one of the biggest tourist attractions in the Vega, and is that the panoramic view offered by the top of the hill is something impressive and wonderful, when the days are clear, you can see the Nevado del Ruiz.
Although it is a difficult route and will demand a lot of energy, you will also enjoy walking among nature and beautiful landscapes with which you will surely fall in love.
You can do this trip with your group of friends or your family, the place is beautiful and the quiet and peaceful route lends itself to meditation.
Image by Lavega-cundinamarca.gov.co
Where to eat in Cerro Butulú?
It is indispensable that you take food from home or that you buy something nutritious and that gives you energy in La Vega, because in the tour you do not find shops or restaurants. For your trip to Butulú Hill pack this things
– At least two liters of water, as the walk will require sufficient hydration.
– If possible bring lunch
– You can take sandwiches accompanied by peanuts, sandwiches, fruits
Hotels in La Vega Cundinamarca
If you are on vacation and want to spend a few days enjoying the delicious climate of the Vega, you can finish your tour at Butulú Hill and head back to La Vega where you will find different hotels and hostels to suit you. For example, the Hotel Caribe La Vega offers pool service, free WiFi, restaurant and bar service, rooms with all amenities. It is only 4 blocks from the main square.
La Vega Main Park – Tomada de Lavega-cundinamarca.gov.co
Camping in La Vega Cundinamarca
Camping at Butulú Hill is not recommended or allowed. The hill is surrounded by private estates, the best option is to descend again to the Vega and look for a camping area there.
