Lost City plus Indigenous Communities
Lost City plus Indigenous Communities
Lost City: Tayrona Archaeological Treasure
Ancestral History Lost City plus Indigenous Communities is a pre-Columbian archaeological site in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia. Its history dates back to the Tayrona, an ancient culture that lived there from the 6th century to the 16th century, long before Machu Picchu.
Tayrona Paradise Terraces and mountain trails form the Tayrona paradise. Accessing the Lost City involves climbing 1200 stone steps through the jungle.
Jungle Adventure If you love adventure and are in good shape, you’ll enjoy this experience. Hikes of up to 6 hours a day await you in this adventure and archaeological tourism destination.
History and Abandonment The city had terraces and stone buildings for housing and ceremonies. It’s still not clear why it was abandoned, but factors like conflicts and diseases may have contributed. The arrival of the conquistadors marked its decline.
Rediscovery and Preservation The Lost City was forgotten for centuries. In the 1970s, looters rediscovered it. Colombian authorities and archaeologists studied and preserved it.
A Window to the Past Today, the Lost City reminds us of the cultural diversity of America before the Europeans arrived. Its rediscovery connects us to a past buried in the Colombian jungle. Exploring it offers a unique glimpse into Tayrona culture and its structures.