Travel Guide to The pastora (regional park, natural Ucumari)

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car within Los Nevados National Natural Park, start by heading towards Pereira. From the park, take the road leading to Manizales and look for signs indicating Pereira. The journey should take about 1 to 1.5 hours depending on traffic and road conditions. Once you reach Pereira, navigate to the city center and follow the signs for 'Parque Ucumari'. The pastora is located within the Ucumari Regional Park, approximately 15 kilometers from the city center of Pereira. The drive may incur costs for fuel, which vary depending on your vehicle's consumption.

• Public Transportation

  For those using public transportation, you can take a bus from Los Nevados to Pereira. Buses frequently depart from various towns within the park, such as Manizales or Santa Rosa de Cabal, to Pereira. Once in Pereira, you can catch a local bus or taxi to Ucumari Regional Park. Ensure to ask for the bus that goes to 'Parque Ucumari' or check with local transport services for the most accurate routes. This trip will also involve costs for bus tickets, which can vary but typically range from 6,000 to 15,000 COP depending on the distance.

• Taxi or Ride-sharing

  If you prefer a more direct route, consider hiring a taxi or using a ride-sharing app in Pereira. After arriving in the city, you can request a ride to Ucumari Regional Park. The drive from the city center to the park takes about 30 minutes, and you should expect to pay approximately 20,000 to 40,000 COP for the ride, depending on the traffic and demand.