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Tour to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta is located in northeastern Colombia, about 160 kilometers from the Caribbean coast. The best way to reach it is through an excursion. The tour to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta includes a visit and tour of the Indigenous Refuge Gotsezhy, belonging to the Wiwa indigenous people. This tour is organized solely by legally established and certified travel agencies in Santa Marta. Our travel agency provides you with all the guarantees to carry out your tour to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta legally and safely. We have over 8 years of experience in organizing tours to different destinations, including the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
The Indigenous Refuge Gotsezhy is one of the most beautiful places in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta due to its biodiversity and culture. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit this incredible place. What are you waiting for? Make your reservation right now!
Tourism in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
The excursion to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta is a trekking tour to an indigenous settlement called Gotsezhy. This ecological hike starts in rural areas and ends in indigenous territories. It’s a very special ecotourism plan designed by the Wiwa indigenous people to share their culture, tradition, and identity.
The indigenous tourism offered by this community consists of multiple activities and attractions shared by both men and women who are trained to offer sustainable and responsible tourism respecting Mother Earth.
The Indigenous village of Gotsezhy has a very special tourist attraction within its territory: the Matuna Waterfall, a natural pool where tourists can bathe peacefully in these crystal-clear waters.
Reasons to visit the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta is one of the most biodiverse places in the world. Here are some reasons why you should visit:
- It houses the highest coastal mountain range in the world.
- It’s one of the largest reserves of freshwater in the world.
- It’s a paradise for bird watching, with over 500 species.
- Mecca for hiking and mountaineering, with routes for all levels.
- It’s a place of great cultural importance, with a rich history and heritage.
- It has great natural beauty, with imposing mountains, rivers, and beautiful beaches.
- It’s a place of great peace and tranquility, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
What’s Included
| DEPARTURE POINT | Main Office located in Santa Marta | ||||||||||||
| DEPARTURE TIME | Around 7:00 AM. | ||||||||||||
| RETURN TIME | Approximately 4:30 PM on the last day of the tour. | ||||||||||||
| TRIP DURATION | 6 Days / 5 Nights. | ||||||||||||
| TOTAL COST | 6-Day Tour to the Lost City for $630 USD per person. | ||||||||||||
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If you wish to obtain more information about the hike to the Lost City, visit the following link 👉🏾 How to get to the Lost City?
Itinerary of the tour to Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
Day 1 Travelers are picked up very early from their accommodations if they are staying in downtown Santa Marta or along the route where the vehicle transports the hikers to the starting point of the trek in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
The vehicle arrives at the village of Guachaca, which is the starting point for the trek to Gotsezhy. Here, travelers prepare their backpacks and, alongside the indigenous guide, begin the 2-day excursion in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
The trekking paths are marked by rural and indigenous territories. Therefore, it is highly likely that during the journey, you’ll observe field workers and indigenous Wiwa and Kogui people coexisting harmoniously.
The trek to this indigenous community nestled in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta takes approximately 4 hours, depending on the hiking pace of the group of hikers.
Upon arrival at Gotsezhy, the Mamo (spiritual leader) welcomes the group and invites them to explore the community, where indigenous men, women, and children will be eager to share their culture and traditions.
After lunch, travelers have the entire afternoon to rest. At night, the guide will gather everyone and lead them to the ceremonial hut, where the Mamo will explain the worldview of the Wiwa people of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
Day 2 This day comprises 3 activities specific to Wiwa Indigenous Tourism, with the order determined by the guide based on the group’s needs.
Extraction of Maguey Fibers: This activity involves cutting the plant and preparing it by the indigenous guide, who, with the help of a bamboo cane, extracts all the sap from the plant, leaving only the fibers for subsequent washing and drying.
Once the fibers are dry, the process is completed by Wiwa women, who use natural dyes based on roots and plants to color the fibers for making various handicrafts.
Exhibition of Handicrafts: At the Gotsezhy refuge, a group of female weavers is responsible for crafting clothes, backpacks, earrings, bracelets, and various other handicrafts for future commercialization.
Visit to the Natural Pool of the Matuna Waterfall: This 15-minute walk from the Gotsezhy cabin leads to one of the best attractions in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, a natural pool formed by a natural waterfall called the Matuna Waterfall.
Typically, tourists spend a couple of hours at this waterfall, taking a delightful bath and capturing photographs of this spectacular destination before returning to the village.
After experiencing these activities of Indigenous Tourism in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, it’s time to bid farewell to this community. Travelers often create a strong bond with the indigenous people and leave very satisfied with their experience in this Wiwa village.
The return trek begins to the village of Guachaca, the return point where the vehicle will be waiting to transport them back to the city of Santa Marta.
Note: The itinerary of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta Tour may vary depending on weather conditions or ground transportation.
Recommendations for the 6 days tour to Ciudad Perdida
Refugio Gotsezhy in Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta is an incredible place to visit. It’s located in a beautiful and tranquil area, offering a wide variety of activities to enjoy. Here are some of our recommendations to make the most of your visit:
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To embark on the tour to Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, it begins in the Guachaca district. From there, the journey starts with a walking tour along marked trails, passing through rural and indigenous territories.
The tour offers various activities such as direct contact with nature, bird watching, jungle hiking, interaction with indigenous communities, exploration of archaeological ruins, visits to nearby beaches, crafts exhibitions, among others.
The tour package includes an indigenous Wiwa guide, a translator (if the group has more than 3 foreigners), full meals, trekking to the Gotsezhy indigenous community, entrance to the Indigenous Reserve, medical assistance insurance, cultural interaction, support for indigenous and rural communities, accommodation, round-trip transportation, among others.
The itinerary involves arriving at the Guachaca district, commencing the trek to Gotsezhy with stops to meet and interact with the community, engaging in specific indigenous tourism activities such as the extraction and processing of agave fibers, crafts exhibitions, and visiting the Matuna Waterfall, followed by the return to the starting point.
It’s recommended to wear comfortable clothing and footwear for walking, respect the privacy of indigenous people, maintain respect towards the facilities and the environment, use sunscreen during the day and insect repellent at night, as well as follow the instructions of the tour guide.
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