A compact, private 9 km bike route around La Chaquira that visits ancestral sacred sites and offers a taste of local guarapo. Expect dirt tracks, short climbs, and guided cultural commentary over 3–4 hours.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
You step off the minivan into thin, highland air and a line of carved stones watches from the ridge as you mount a bicycle. The trail unfurls for 9 km across fields and low cloud forest, and the wind through the grass seems to push you toward the next sacred clearing.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness required: comfortable with short climbs and sustained pedaling over mixed dirt and rocky surfaces.
Wildlife
History
San Agustín’s landscape is dotted with pre-Columbian stone sculptures and burial mounds created by Andean highland cultures centuries before Spanish contact.
Conservation
Community-based tourism helps fund site protection; visitors should stay on marked tracks and avoid touching archaeological features to limit erosion and damage.
Reserve your spot on the The Plank Route - La Chaquira today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring a refillable water bottle
Water stations aren’t guaranteed on the route—carry at least 1–1.5 liters to stay hydrated during climbs.
Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes
Trails include rocky and uneven farm roads; trail shoes or light hiking shoes improve control on the bike.
Respect sacred sites
Follow your guide’s instructions: don’t touch carvings or enter fenced-off areas and ask before photographing people or rituals.
Plan for variable weather
Bring a lightweight rain jacket—the highlands can shift quickly from sun to showers.
Helmet (provided but bring your own if preferred)
Protects against falls on uneven farm roads and rocky singletrack.
Refillable water bottle
Keeps you hydrated on a 3–4 hour outing where taps may be sparse.
Closed-toe trail shoes
Provide grip and protection on wet rocks and rough dirt tracks.
Light rain jacket
Compact protection for sudden highland showers, useful year-round.