THE LOST CITY EXPEDITION
DON´T JUST VISIT A DESTINATION, BECOME PART OF ITS STORY
COLOMBIA
The Lost City Trek
The trek to the lost city is one of the most important treks and adventures that you can do during your visit to Colombia, during those wonderful days you will have the opportunity to see impressive landscapes, share time with indigenous communities and meet new people. You will also have the opportunity to share 3, 4 or 5 days with a magnificent group of people, who at the end of the tour will be your new friends. You will also learn about the indigenous cultures living in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta whose ancestors are responsible for the wonderful architecture that we have today.
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7 Reasons to visit Santa Marta
1. Visit the Lost City
In this mountain you will find the famous Lost City, an indigenous village far from civilization; It is super exciting to visit the area, since to get there you have to go into the jungle for 4 days . Quite a challenge. It is a wild trip that will face nature face to face, it is undoubtedly the ideal option for adventurous travelers or for those seeking to get out of their comfort zone. We are sure that it will leave you indescribable memories.
2. Tayrona National Park
It is one of the main attractions of this destination. The beautiful Tayrona Park is an extensive protected natural area that goes from the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta to the beaches of the Colombian Caribbean. It will leave you speechless, if you visit it for a day or several days, Tayrona Park has your plan covered
3. Ecotourism - Cocoa plantations or organic coffee
If you thought it was all, you're wrong, there's more! Disconnect from the world in Minka or Bonda, jungle spots that have many adventures to offer you. Where to stay There are many options of cabins and ecological hostels with very affordable prices.
Here you will be able to appreciate rivers that come out of the snow-capped mountains, coffee plants, bananas, avocados, pineapples and much more. You can also visit cocoa plantations, where you can make your own chocolate or even make yourself a cocoa mask. Cool off in the river, walk to one of the waterfalls or enjoy the tranquility of the area.
4. Culture, party
Like all the cities in Colombia (at least the ones we know), Santa Marta is always celebrating. Maybe not like in Cartagena, Salta or Cali, but it has its own; The Parque de los Novios awaits you with several bars and clubs to have a great time.
In the streets you find artisans, tables to eat outside and music going out on the terraces of the restaurants and bars. It is interesting the mix between foreigners and locals, both celebrating on weekends.
5. Palomino
If you become familiar with the concept of world travelers and are looking for good vibes, beautiful beaches, good company, Palomino is the ideal place for backpackers in the Colombian Caribbean.
It is located on the other side of the Tayrona National Park, an hour and a half from Santa Marta. Buses leave followed by the Santa Marta terminal. Along the way do not stop looking for sale at the incredible mountainous landscape and vegetation of the Tayrona.
6. Taironaka
If we talk about Palomino, we have to mention Taironaka. A nature reserve, cradle of the tairona culture, you can see the restored constructions of the terraces made by the first settlers. On the outskirts of this ancient city is the Hotel Taironaka (from $ 160,211 COP per night), in which there are vestiges of Tairona culture, you can also enjoy a river that passes by and if you explore the area you will be able to appreciate the flora and fauna of the region, hopefully you can see monkeys and many birds