Hike to the Lost City Colombia

This new plan to the Lost City of Colombia begins at 7:00 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 from Santa Marta to the sector of Guachaca (Peasant Community) where the first hike begins, the route to Gotsezhy.

This trekking type hike lasts approximately 4 hours through peasant territories, the indigenous guide leads the group and establishes a special connection with all members, establishing a bond of trust.

Fulfilling the day’s hiking to the Wiwa Community, travelers enter the indigenous reservation of Gotsezhy, where the villagers will give them a warm welcome with a special lunch, typical of the indigenous gastronomy.
This indigenous Wiwa village is located at 450 meters above sea level, and it is here in this village where tourists will spend two nights and two days, learning about the cultural traditions of their ancestors.

During the tour, you will enjoy natural scenery, where you will be able to observe the great wealth of flora and fauna of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.

Some tourists complete this trek in 3 hours, others in 5 hours, it all depends on your physical condition and the climatic conditions of the trail.

The second day in 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.

The cultural exchange between the visitor (national and foreign) and the community make this destination one of the most representative of indigenous tourism in Santa Marta.

At night before going to sleep, 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 Indigenous.

The day starts early, they have breakfast and say goodbye to the Wiwa indigenous community, just after they are picked up in the vehicle to transport them to Mamey, the point where the Hike to the Lost City of Colombia begins.

The route of this section consists of 9 Km approximately, until arriving at the second camp, crossing by trails typical of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, at the beginning will be roads, where many peasants are observed, at the end will be many indigenous people who will appreciate.

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

This fourth day of excursion is somewhat demanding, during the trip you will pass through several camps until you reach the Paso Lorenzo cabin, located at 830 meters above sea level, here you will be very close to the Lost City of Teyuna, the sacred city of the Tayrona natives.

During this part of the excursion, you will walk more than 10 km, observing a large part of the jungle and vegetation of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.

This part of the route to Lost City Hike Colombia is the steepest part, so it is recommended to be well hydrated and attentive throughout this adventure.

During the night at the camp, the Indigenous Guide will talk to you in more detail about the Lost City of Tayrona and its sacred meaning for the native indigenous communities of Colombia.

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 Santa Marta, 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 Lost City Colombia 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 the last day of the adventure, the travelers have breakfast, and then continue on their way back to the 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.