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Trek to the Lost City

5 days

From: Taganga
To: Taganga

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Taganga - Lost City - Taganga
Close to Santa Marta, the tiny laid back fishing village of Taganga is set in a horse shoe shaped bay with the picturesque backdrop of the rugged Sierra Nevada mountains. The bay is very popular for diving and snorkeling due to the diversity of the marine life and variety of dive sites. The village is the ideal base for trips to Tayrona National Park and trekking to the Ciudad Perdida.

Sitting at 1100m on the rugged slopes of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta is the mystical Ciudad Perdida, the ruins of the ancient capital of the Tayrona people. It was discovered in 1975 by treasure hunters and is believed to have been built between the 11th and 14th century, before Machu Picchu. To reach it involves a trek through dense jungle, crossing hanging bridges and waist-deep rivers and climbing 1260 steps at the entrance to the ruins. Ciudad Perdida itself is made up of a series of 169 terraces carved into the mountain, stone roads, plazas and irrigation systems, all overgrown with jungle vegetation.

Trip Code: CATTLC

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  • Departure Dates & Extras

Itinerary:

Day 1. Taganga - Machete Pelaos - Donde Adan
Walking hours: 3

At 9:00am you will depart from Taganga or Santa Marta to Machete Pelaos (approximately 2 hours) by 4 wheel drive vehicle. From here the trek begins, heading toward the farm Donde Adan, a refreshing place at which you will spend the evening. Later you will have the opportunity to spend time in the nearby waterfalls and natural springs. LD

Day 2. Donde Adan - Cabana de Elio
Walking hours: 4

At 8:00am, your journey will continue as we hike through the ascending valley formed by the river Buritaca, here passing through the small village of Mutanshi. Continuing on until your arrival and overnight at Cabana de Elio. BLD

Day 3. Cabana de Elio - Lost City
Walking hours: 6

At 7:30am, we begin the days hike discovering the indigenous paths scattered with archaeological fingerprints of the ancient inhabitants of the region. The paths cross many weaves of the river Buritaca, until finally we arrive at the Lost City, a sacred site for the indigenous tribes of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Here we will have time to explore the area and get to know some of the archaeological sites, terraced landscapes, as well as learn some of the history of the Tayrona. You will also have the opportunity to bathe in the legendary fountain of youth, if you so desire. BLD

Day 4. Lost City - Cabana de Elio
Walking hours: 5

Following breakfast, we will head back to Cabana de Elio for lunch. The afternoon will be left at your leisure to rest and relax in the refreshing Buritaca River, which lies just behind the Cabana de Elio. BLD

Day 5. Cabana de Elio - Machete Pelaos - Taganga
Walking hours: 5

In the morning hours, around 8am, we will begin the final stretch of the hike until arriving at Machete Pelaos where we will break for lunch. Returning in the early evening around 5pm to Taganga or Santa Marta. BL

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HOTEL CHOICES:

Camping

DEPARTURE:

Departs daily

PRICE INCLUDES:

  • 4 nights in hammocks/mosquito nets
  • Private transportation
  • Vegetarian meals available upon request
  • Porters for food
  • Entrance fee
  • All meals as listed B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

NOT INCLUDED

  • Visa fees (if required)
  • Passport & Visa Costs
  • Vaccination Costs
  • Personal Spending Money
  • Meals where not listed
  • Drinks
  • International Flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • Airport departure taxes
  • Border taxes or fees

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

  • Tayrona National Park - Santa Marta
  • Cartagena add on

Package Departures

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Visas:

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Costs relating to the issue of visas or related documentation are the responsibility of the traveler.

As visa requirements change it is your responsibility to ensure that the correct documentation and visas are obtained before traveling. Failure to do so may result in your not being able to join the trip.

 

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Disclaimer:

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