Hike to the Lost City Colombia 6 days

This new plan to the Lost City 6 days begins at 8:30 am, from the main office of Wiwa Tours in Santa Marta, after all travelers are gathered, they leave in a van or 4×4 vehicle to the sector of Guachaca (peasant community), where the stretch begins by unpaved road (1 hour), to reach the indigenous village Gotsezhy.

This indigenous Wiwa village is located at 450 meters above sea level and it is here in this village where tourists will spend 1 day and 1 night, learning about the cultural traditions of the native Indians; the cultural exchange between the visitor (national and foreign) and the community make this experience a magical representation of Indigenous Tourism in Santa Marta.

The visit to Gotsezhy begins with the cultural activities that this community has designed to show the traveler, among which are the spiritual talk with the Mamo, the exhibition of handicrafts and the visit to the Matuna Waterfall.

At night before going to sleep (hammock or bed), the indigenous guide will tell you more about the ancestral culture of the place and the sacred meaning that the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta has for the Wiwa Indians.

Early in the morning the group gets ready, has breakfast and says goodbye to the Wiwa indigenous community, right after which they are picked up in the vehicle to be transported to Mamey, where the hike to the Lost City begins.

The route of this trekking consists of 9 Km approximately, until arriving at the second camp (beautiful view), crossing by trails typical of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta many farmers in the area are observed in their plots.

In this camp you will have lodging, food and most importantly there is a small store where hikers can buy drinks or snacks.

The day begins early, as the group enjoys a nutritious breakfast and receives detailed instructions from their indigenous guide before beginning the demanding 14.7 km (approximately 10 hours) hike from the Vista Hermosa hut to the Paso Lorenzo hut (third camp).

During the tour you will stop at the Wiwa camp for lunch, hydrate a little and continue the excursion to Paso Lorenzo; along the trail you can observe an indigenous Kogui community known as Mutanzhi, where you can appreciate the harmony between the native peoples and the lush nature that surrounds them; the typical mountain scenery of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta offers breathtaking views and opportunities to capture memorable photographs.

Once at the camp, adventurers have the opportunity to relax and optionally, enjoy a refreshing swim in the Buritaca River; during the night, the indigenous guide shares valuable stories about the Lost City Teyuna and the deep meaning for the native communities, as well as sharing fascinating stories about the customs and history of the local indigenous people.

Very early in the morning you will have breakfast, and immediately begin the 1.2 km trek to reach the first terrace of the Lost City, after having walked the 1,200 steps to climb to the top, you will take a short break and wait for the whole group to be reunited to continue with the protocol to enter this magical and sacred place for the natives.

The tour inside the Lost City will last approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, during this time, you will enjoy the wonderful pre-Hispanic landscape and take excellent pictures, after the tour, you will descend to the camp again, where you will have lunch, a little rest, and then continue with the descent to the Wiwa camp where you will spend the night.

On this day the travelers get up early, have breakfast, and then continue with the return trail (9 kilometers approximately) until arriving at the Cascadas camp, where they will have rest, lodging, lunch and dinner.

What makes this camp special is the proximity to the river and a magical waterfall where tourists can refresh themselves with a magical bath, take pictures and relax from the demanding hike to the Lost City; in the afternoon the group meets at the camp and before resting they have a cultural talk with the indigenous guide.

On the last day of the adventure, the travelers have breakfast, and then continue on their way back to El Mamey, where they will have lunch and immediately depart in the 4*4 van or pickup truck that awaits them to return the group to the city of Santa Marta, where we will arrive around 4:30 pm, having enjoyed a unique experience in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.