Further afield · with transport or a guide
Cerro Kennedy and Los Pinos
It’s the area’s high-mountain outing. Local guides put Cerro Kennedy at around 2,800 m and say that on clear days you can see the Sierra’s snow peaks and the Caribbean. The road is long, cold at the top, and usually done by 4×4 or motorbike.
Further afield · Independent place or operator
Ask how to get there- Altitude
- ≈ 2,800 m (local guide)
- Access
- 4×4 or motorbike via the Los Pinos road, 2–3 h (local guide)
- Typical timing
- Pre-dawn departures for sunrise
How it’s organised
With local transport operators or guides. Confirm the route, road conditions, permits and what’s included with them before paying anything.
It’s cold up there
You go from Minca’s warmth to mountain cold in a few hours: bring a proper jacket, a rain layer and something warm. Clouds can hide the view.
How do I get there from Eco Point?
This place isn’t part of Eco Point and nothing is paid here. Ask the hostel how to get there, or read the source guide.
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