Beyond discovering the mystery and wonder of La Ciudad Perdida (The Lost City), this excursion will take you down the pre-Hispanic pathways of the Tayrona people and lead you through a series of breathtaking landscapes that start at the sea level and finish at 1100 meters above, where you will encounter Tayrona communities and get to know a little about their distinct culture.

5 Nights and 6 Days

ITINERARY:

DAY 1 - SANTA MARTA- REGION OF EL MAMEY – FIRST CAMPSITE
We leave at 9 am from the City of Santa Marta for the Region of El Mamey in a jeep, on a route that lasts approximately 3 hours. From El Mamey, a small village of people originating from inland Colombia, we begin the long walk upwards until we reach our first campsite, prepared with hammocks, where we will spend the night and can refresh ourselves in some natural swimming pools.

DAY 2 - SECOND CAMPSITE - TURCOL CABINS
We wake early for a breakfast at 7 am then at 9 am we start again, beginning with a short stretch of path that descends down into a small valley formed by the river Buritaca where there are some indigenous constructions forming the small town of Mutanyi. We have 3 more hours of walking before we reach the cabin where we will spend the night, on arrival we can cool off in the natural pools formed by the Buritaca river.

DAY 3 - WALK TO THE CITY

We wake even earlier today for breakfast at 6:30 a.m. and at 7 am we begin to walk through sections of the indigenous reserve Kogui - Arsario and the natural park Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta, passing by several indigenous houses and some remnants of ancient roads built hundreds of years before by the inhabitants of the area. We cross the Buritaca river to arrive finally at CIUDAD PERDIDA (sacred site for the present inhabitants of the Sierra Nevada), during the journey we can pause for a cool off in the river as there are some good swimming spots along the way. This day’s journey takes approximately 6 hours.

DAY 4- EXPLORATION OF THE LOST CITY
Sleep in! We have breakfast at 8 am after a deserved rest. At 9am we begin our adventure into the park, learning about the different ways the pre-Hispanic Tayronas adapted to their environment, we will also have an opportunity to see the ceremonial houses of the present day Tayronas and the vegetation that forms a unique backdrop to the prehistoric legacy. Along the route it is also possible to take a bath in the pool of youth, which according to the legend works wonderfully well. At the end of the tour, some notes about the archaeological sites of the mountain range are available to read, and a short informative chat about the site can be arranged with the guide.

DAY 5- BACK DOWN THE MOUNTAIN
Breakfast to 6.30 a.m. is necessary for a departure at 7 a.m. We need to take advantage of the morning hours so the journey is less arduous and also in response to the atmospheric conditions of the region as they are variable and can change quickly. At Mutanyi cabin we will have lunch and then continue until we arrive at the first campsite where soda and beer will be available.

DAY 6 - EL MAMEY-SANTA MARTA.
Our final breakfast is at 7 am and we leave the campsite at 8 a.m. We walk for approximately 3 hours, taking a rest for one hour at El Mamey where we meet the jeep, from there we will drive to the entrance of the park and rest for a while to have a snack, continuing to Santa Marta where we will arrive at approximately 4pm.

WE RECOMMEND YOU BRING:

• Walking shoes or boots and sandals or flip flops
• Sleeping bag
• T-shirts and shorts
• Sweater shirt and long trousers
• Bathing suit
• Towel
• Socks
• Insect repellent
• Toiletries
• Torch
• Bottle for water
• Personal Medication

THE EXCURSION INCLUDES:
Transport
Lodging in hammocks with mosquito nets
Meals and snacks
Expert service of local guides
Hazard Insurance

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