Lake Siecha
The largest.
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The Siecha Lakes are three glacial lakes in Chingaza National Natural Park, Cundinamarca, Colombia, northeast of Bogotá and about 25 km from its centre in a straight line. They lie at around 3,600 metres and belong to the municipality of Guasca. The lakes were sacred to the Muisca people who lived here before the 16th century, and in their language Siecha means water man. They were formed by glaciers during the last ice age. The largest, Siecha, covers about 6.4 hectares, followed by Guasca and the small De los Patos. Many birds live around them, including ducks and other waterbirds. The dark lakes lie in hollows between grassy páramo hills, with silvery-leaved frailejón plants growing along their shores. The climate is cold, rainy and windy all year, so sun and mist can trade places within hours. The lakes are a popular destination for hiking and ecotourism in Chingaza, and the trail crosses damp, high mountain ground. Bring warm and waterproof clothes and check the entry conditions before you go.
The largest.
Silver frailejón.
On the shores.
Chingaza National Natural Park, Guasca, Cundinamarca, Colombia
It may be required, so check before you go.
Cold, rainy and windy.