Lost City plus Indigenous Communities

Lost City plus Indigenous Communities

6 days and 5 nights

Day 1

Santa Marta – Mamey – Camp 1

Departure from Santa Marta at approximately 7:30 a.m. in a 4×4 vehicle. The journey will take about 1 hour to reach our office in La Aguacatera.

Once we arrive at La Aguacatera, we will complete the entry protocol and then transfer to a 4×4 vehicle to the El Mamey village.

In El Mamey, we will stop for a delicious lunch in the village to recharge for the rest of the day.

After lunch, we will begin a hike of approximately three hours to the first camp. During the hike, you can enjoy beautiful landscapes and immerse yourself in the region’s nature.

In the evening, we will settle into hammocks or beds, depending on availability, at Camp 1. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to rest and relax after the day’s hike.

Finally, we will enjoy dinner at the camp, where you can share experiences with other travelers and enjoy the tranquility of the surroundings.

Day 2

Camp 1 – Mutanyi – Camp 3

We will start the day with a delicious breakfast at Camp 1 before setting out for the Lost City.

We have a journey of approximately four hours ahead of us to explore the archaeological, ethnological, and historical zone of the Lost City. During this time, you can immerse yourself in the cultural richness and learn about the history of this ancient civilization.

After finishing the tour, we will head to Camp 3, located an hour’s walk away. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to rest and recharge before continuing our journey.

We will enjoy a delicious lunch at Camp 3, where you can savor local dishes.

After lunch, we will embark on about an hour’s hike to the third camp, known as Asprilla. Here, we will settle into hammocks or beds, depending on availability, for the night.

Dinner will be served at the camp, where you can enjoy a comforting meal and share experiences with fellow travelers.

Day 3

Camp 3 – Lost City – Camp 2

Departure from Camp 3 at around 6:00 a.m. We will begin an ascent of about an hour to the Lost City, one of the most fascinating archaeological sites in the region.

Once at the Lost City, we will spend approximately 4 hours exploring and learning about the archaeological, ethnological, and historical zone. We will learn about the indigenous culture and the history of this ancient settlement.

After the visit to the Lost City, we will return to Camp 3, where we will enjoy a delicious lunch.

Subsequently, we will embark on a journey of about 2 hours to reach Camp 2. During the hike, you can enjoy the stunning landscapes and lush nature of the area.

In Camp 2, you will spend the night in hammocks or beds, depending on availability. Here, you can rest and recharge for the continuation of the adventure.

Day 4

Start of Waterfalls Tour

After a rest, we will embark on a 3-hour journey to the first waterfall, known as La Esmeralda. Here, we will have 40 minutes to marvel at this beautiful place and enjoy its crystal-clear waters.

We will continue our hike for about 1 hour to reach the second waterfall, called El Abanico. Here, we can enjoy another incredible landscape and refresh ourselves in its waters.

After visiting El Abanico, we will walk for about 1 hour to reach Camp 4, known as La Negra, where a delicious lunch awaits us. Here, you will have free time to enjoy the river and explore the surroundings.

We will also visit the Third Waterfall, called Pensamiento Tayrona, and the Fourth Waterfall, known as La Cristalina.

We will spend the night in hammocks or beds, depending on availability, at the camp and enjoy a comforting dinner.

Day 5

Waterfalls – Mamey – Quebrada del Sol

Departure from the Río Station to El Mamey, where we will start our approximately 3-hour hike. During the journey, you can enjoy beautiful landscapes and the lush nature of the area.

Upon reaching El Mamey, we will stop to enjoy a delicious lunch and recharge.

Subsequently, we will travel by vehicle to Quebrada del Sol, where you can enjoy a refreshing bath in the Buritaca River, surrounded by an impressive natural environment.

Once at Quebrada del Sol, we will head to the hostel in the village, where you will have dinner and spend the night in comfortable beds for a restful night.

Day 6

Indigenous Communities – Santa Marta

• Typical breakfast in the village of Quebrada del Sol, where you will be welcomed by a local guide. They will share a brief historical overview of how the village was colonized.
• Hike to the Kogui village “Mulkwakungui” accompanied by a traditional Kogui guide, where you will receive a welcome from the “Mamo,” the highest indigenous authority. The Koguis will take you on a fascinating journey through their culture and traditions (approximately 3 hours).
• Traditional peasant lunch in the Quebrada del Sol village.
• Workshop on the transformation of chocolate and malanga.
• Relax and enjoy your time at the Don Diego River.
• Return to the city of Santa Marta.

Rates and services included:

• Round-trip transportation
• Meals for 6 days (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
• Accommodation (beds or hammocks, depending on availability)
• Guided tours
• Travel insurance
• Contributions to indigenous and peasant communities
• Entry to the archaeological park – ICANH.
• Price: $2,600,000 COP. A
• dditional Services
• Luggage transport (per section and based