environment
March 27, 2026
El Páramo del Sol in Urrao Will Remain Closed, How Many Years Will It Be Without Tourists?
The páramos of El Sol and La Alegría, located in Urrao, will remain completely closed to the public until August 31, 2026. This was ordered by the environmental authority of the area, Corpourabá.
TL;DR
- The páramos of El Sol and La Alegría in Urrao will be closed to the public until August 31, 2026.
- The closure is ordered by Corpourabá to protect sensitive ecosystems.
- El Páramo del Sol will have been closed for nearly four years by August 2026.
- Only environmental authority officials and law enforcement will be allowed access.
- Controls will be installed to prevent mass visitor entry, especially during peak seasons.
- The decision is driven by the páramos' importance for water regulation and biodiversity.
- Previous damage included burnt frailejones, abandoned trash, and fires.
- A study on carrying capacity is ongoing to determine future tourism conditions.
- Despite the closure, illegal entry and environmental damage have been reported.