A place that is a hidden gem and a faithful representative of the beautiful paradises that highlight our country.
The moors are completely interesting places with ecosystems that attract the attention of those who practice hiking and want to breathe purer air. In our country there is a total of 37 very beautiful moors but Only one of them is the most preserved paramo in Colombia and its name is Páramo del Duende, which hides an interesting history.
The place is one of the best-kept natural reserves in the country and is located on the borders of Valle del Cauca and Chocó., regions that call it vitally important. Furthermore, to reach its summit it requires three to four days of walking and there are no marked trails. That is to say, you must know the terrain and have a lot of experience to not get lost there.
The elf who takes care of the wasteland
The community of That region has a legend about who takes care of the moor and it is a small being, that is, an elf. which has been mentioned for generations and generations. This is responsible for allowing or denying access to visitors depending on the reasons for their visit.
It is said that the goblin throws stones or misplaces the things of those who do not want them to be in the moor and it has been these ancestral beliefs that give an aura of mystery to the place according to those who have gone.. For this reason, the Regional Autonomous Corporation of Valle del Cauca (CVC8) decided to name it as Páramo del Duende and, since 2005, it became a Regional Natural Park.
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