Itinerario de 5-Day Trekking Plan to the Lost City of Santa Marta
- Dia 1
Our Lost City adventure begins with an early morning pickup from your accommodation in Santa Marta. After a scenic drive of about two and a half hours, you’ll arrive at the starting point of your trek. The journey from here is a gradual ascent into the heart of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, following ancient paths once used by the Tayrona people.
As you hike, keep an eye out for the lush vegetation, unique birdlife, and the occasional glimpse of the Caribbean Sea in the distance. By late afternoon, you’ll reach your first campsite, a rustic but comfortable accommodation nestled amidst the natural beauty of the rainforest.
After setting up camp, you’ll have the opportunity to cool off and relax in the refreshing waters of a nearby natural pool or waterfall. Enjoy a delicious dinner prepared by your local guides and bond with your fellow trekkers as you share stories and experiences.
- Día 2
We’ll rise early for breakfast and then begin our descent into the Buritaca River valley. Along the way, we’ll encounter a small indigenous village called Mutanshi, home to the Kogi people. After a 4-hour hike, we’ll arrive at our cabin where we’ll spend the night in hammocks or bunks with mosquito nets.
- Día 3
Iniciamos el recorrido de 4 1/2 horas aproximadamente, tomando descansos, caminando por senderos indígenas que nos llevarán a estar un paso más cerca de nuestro destino, pasando por algunos sectores donde se encuentran rastros dejados por los antiguos habitantes de la región, cruzando el río Buritaca para llegar a la tercera cabaña donde pasaremos la tercera noche.
- Día 4
Get ready for an exhilarating climb of over 1,200 stone steps as we ascend to the legendary Lost City of Teyuna. This sacred site offers a glimpse into the ancient world of the Tayrona people. With our expert guide, we’ll uncover hidden ruins and learn about the fascinating history of this lost civilization. After our adventure, we’ll head back to Cabin 3 for lunch and then continue our trek to Cabin 2, nestled in indigenous territory.
- Día 5
We’ll have breakfast at 6:30 AM and depart at 7:00 AM. Later, we’ll enjoy a snack at the cabin near Mutanshi before continuing our journey to the end of the trek at Mamey. Here, we’ll have lunch and board our transportation back to Santa Marta, arriving between 4:00 and 5:00 PM. We’ll return feeling satisfied from our visit to a place rich in biodiversity,archaeology, and living culture.
