Caribbean Coast Santa Marta Lost City
LOST CITY 5 DAYS -4 NIGHTS
Cuidad Perdida’, It has been founded in 800 AD, is one of Colombia’s most important archaeological sites hidden from civilization and undiscovered until 1972. The site covers 80 acres (32 ha) and is located in the jungles of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta; a designate UNESCO Biosphere Reserve that rises from the Caribbean coastline to an altitude of 5,800 m (19,000 ft), making it one of the highest and ecologically diverse coastal ranges in the world.
The ancient city is reached by trekking through forests alive with exotic fauna and the scent of tropical flora, hanging bridges, mountain ridges and waterfalls, all a highlight and precursor to the impressive site. In the midst of this tropical forest a trail of 1200 steps leads to the summit where the magnificent ruins of the great Tayrona Empire are to be found.
It consists of a series of 169 stepped terraces carved into the mountainside, a network of tiled roads and several small circular plazas, characterised by the synergy between nature and civilisation. It was here that a group of treasure hunters stumbled across the ancient city in 1972. The indigenous communities still visit the site to preserve the rich cultural heritage of the region. Now a major conservation archaeological site, it is a place of myths for the traveller to rediscover
ITINERARY
Then you will tre around 3 hours and half to the indigenous cabin. It is a pleasant and interesting walk with a lot of vegetation and breathtaking landscapes.
12:30 Lunch
You will have free time to enjoy swimming in the River Buritaca close from our lunch emplacement.
20:00 Dinner
Night in hammocks or bed with mosquito nets.
Third day
8:00 Breakfast
Today you will trek around four hour to the «Cabaña indigena». In that place we normally meet the Mamo Romualdo who's the maximum religious authority from the indigenous from that region.
13:00 Lunch
The «Cabaña indigena» it's at one hour of the Lost City, to get there, we will cross a river four time, keep your sandals and your swimsuit close.
19:00 Dinner
Night in hammocks or bed with mosquito nets.
Fourth day
7:00 Breakfast
8:00 You will get the archeological zone in one hour trekking
9:00 Guided tour of more or less three hours on the site. A free time will be allowed to make pictures and enjoy the landscapes.
12:30 Return for three hours to the «Cabaña indigena » where we will spend the fourth night.
19:00 Dinner
Night in hammocks or bed with mosquito nets.
Fifth day
7:00 Breakfast
The trek will last around 6 or 7 hours to get back to the pueblo of Mamey. Then you will Enjoy a natural pool on the road.
13:30 Lunch
14:30 Return in jeep for three hours to your hotel.
15:00 – 17:00 Return to your hotel.
INCLUDED
• Travel insurance for the days of the tour.
• Food: breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks and fruits during the tour.
Accommodation: in hammock, bed optional
• Transportation round trip
• Guide service: specialized (trail guide)
• Entrance to the park sierra nevada de santa marta
• Contribution to the indigenous communities of the area
NOT INCLUDED
• A pair of boots
• two Shorts
• A pair of sandals
• Mosquito
• Sun Cream
• long pants
• A sweater with long sleeves
• A flashlight
• Three T-shirts
• A swimsuit
• Towel
• A back Pack
• A sleeping bag
• water purification tablet
Recommendations
If your destination is the Lost City, Please Notice
• You must have a permission granted by the National Park of the Ministry of Environment in advance
• Vaccinated against yellow fever, tetanus and malaria on month in advance
• Do not carry pollutants from the environment
• Follow the rules for garbage and the other rules for natural parks
• This excursion must be guided by an expert
PRICE 2012
PRICE US$369.00
PRICE EUROS 285.00
PRICE PESOS COL 660,000
Some top tips before doing Lost City trek
1. We suggest yo to Wear long lightweight trousers and avoid strappy tops - you will be hot, but the mosquitos are vicious and insect repellant
2. Bring cards or a book, especially if you do the 5 day trek as there is a lot of time spent hanging around at campsites.
3. Bring a sleeping bag if you have a lightweight one or certainly a sleeping bag liner - the blankets/beds are pretty gross and smell.
4. Be prepared for nothing to dry the whole trip (combination of sweat, humidity and rain). So bring a clean pair of pants/socks for every day. And plenty of plastic bags to keep clean dry stuff separate from smelly wet things.
5. Bring additional snacks - although we will feed you
6. If you don't speak Spanish, it's probably a good idea to read up on the lost city before you go, so that you know what you're looking at when you get there.
Bring toilet paper (there is none provided), water purification tablets, a torch and some cash (to buy drinks/chocolat >< >< ><-->
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