Embark on a thrilling 4-day walking tour to the Lost City of Sierra Nevada. Explore the ancient Tayrona city, with its terraces, tiled paths, and circular squares, hidden deep in the jungle.
Santa Marta - Mamey - Camp 1
Edificio Sierra Nevada - The tour kicks off at around 7:30 am with a 2 ½ hour journey in a 4 × 4 truck to the Mamey region. After lunch, we start our quest for the sacred site of the Tayronas, the ancient inhabitants of The Lost City. By late afternoon, we reach Camp 1, surrounded by rivers, natural pools, and waterfalls perfect for relaxation. Dinner will be served, and hammocks will be ready for a restful night’s sleep.
Camp 1 - Mutanyi - Camp 3
Edificio Sierra Nevada - The day starts with an early breakfast, followed by a walk through the Buritaca river valley. Here, we encounter numerous houses belonging to the Kogui indigenous community known as Mutanshi. Our 7-hour trek takes us through the Sierra Nevada jungle, showcasing its natural diversity, and ends at Camp 3 where we will have dinner, rest, and spend the night.
Camp 3 - Lost City - Camp 2
Ciudad Perdida - After an early breakfast, we begin our ascent to the Lost City, climbing 1,200 steps built by the Tayronas. Upon arrival, the guide will provide insights into this magical place filled with relics and ancestral stories. We will spend the morning enjoying the scenery, with ample time for rest and photos. After lunch, we retrace our steps back to Camp 2 for dinner and an overnight stay.
Camp 2 - Mamey - Santa Marta
Santa Marta - The final day starts with breakfast before we head back to our starting point. Along the way, we will encounter rivers and waterfalls perfect for cooling off. We will have lunch upon reaching Mamey, where a truck will be waiting to take us back to Santa Marta, arriving around 5:00 pm, having fully enjoyed a new and enriching experience in the magical Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
This is the archaeological site of an old Tayrona city situated in the Sierra Nevada, believed to have been established in the year 800, a time much prior to Machu Picchu.
The Tayrona haven is composed of several terraces carved into the mountainside, interconnected by tiled pathways and petite round plazas.
One can reach the Lost City by climbing approximately 1,200 stone stairs that pass through the extensive regional jungle.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
