Katanzama
1- Full Day
Experience the Sierra Nevada in its purest form.
A day of total immersion where ancestral culture, jungle, and adventure meet.
An authentic journey for those seeking living culture, deep nature, and real adventure.
Katanzama + Tayronaka + Don Diego
850,000 COP per person
All inclusive
For 3 or more people, the tour is cheaper
Explore the Katanzama indigenous territory with local guides, walk along sacred trails, and connect with the worldview and wisdom of the native peoples.
Tayronaka, a sacred site surrounded by nature, with a traditional lunch and a tour of ancient terraces and its archaeological museum.
A thrilling finale surrounded by breathtaking scenery: Enjoy tubing down the Don Diego River, floating through the jungle to the Caribbean Sea, with unique views of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
INCLUDES
Round-trip transportation from Santa Marta
Entrance to the Katanzama indigenous territory
Specialized local and indigenous guide
Hike along nature trails with wildlife viewing
Cultural tour of sacred sites
Traditional demonstrations and ancestral dialogue
Entrance to the Tayronaka sacred site
Ecological hike
Tubing experience on the Don Diego River
Travel insurance
What to pack?
Small suitcase.
Comfortable, cool clothing.
Hiking shoes.
Sandals for the river.
Swimsuit.
Quick-dry towel.
Sunscreen.
Mosquito repellent.
Cap or hat.
Reusable water bottle.
Cash to buy souvenirs from the locals.
Guide to Behavior and Respect in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
Follow the guide's instructions.
Respect for the sacred.
Photography with consent.
(Never take photos of indigenous people, their children, or their homes without asking first).
Ethical exchange.
Zero extraction.
Flora, fauna, and cultural elements (stones, archaeological potsherds).
Waste management.
Avoid the use of single-use plastics.
Chemicals in rivers.
Itinerary
Heart of the Sierra and Ancestral Encounter
7:30 a.m. Departure to the Origin
Departure from Santa Marta in private air-conditioned transportation. We begin the ascent to the foothills of the Sierra Nevada.
8:30 a.m. Welcome to Katanzama Territory.
Reception by a local indigenous guide.
8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Cultural Immersion
Connection Trail: Interpretive walk through the natural environment.
Sacred Tour
Dialogue of Knowledge: Talk on the indigenous worldview and demonstration of living traditions.
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Transition to History
Transfer to the Tayronaka sector.
01:00 p.m. – 01:45 p.m. Lunch in Tayronaka
01:45 p.m. – 03:30 p.m. | Archaeological Exploration
Ancestral Terraces: Tour of the trails and original stone structures of the Tayrona civilization.
Archaeological Museum: Guided tour of the museum, which houses more than 300 original pieces.
Ecological Walk
River Tubing: Relaxing descent on floats through the crystal clear waters of the Don Diego River.
End of the experience and transfer back to Santa Marta.
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