Exploring Ancestral Roots: A Journey to la Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
The proper knowledge of life.
TUNGUEKA Kogui's Town.
1 Day tour - 600.000 COP
Meet this amazing group of indigenous from the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta who maintains their traditional culture and knowledge.
Unlike other options for visiting the indigenous Kogui community of TUNGUEKA, our experience voluntarily follows community-based tourism guidelines and good ethno-tourism practices and is the product of a prior process of consultation with the indigenous community of Tungueka and the community of inhabitants of Rio Ancho.
The tour Includes.
Round trip transportation.
Lunch. Snacks and fruit.
Professional local guide.
Travel Insurance.
Entrance to the reserve.
Contribution of peasant communities
Contribution of indigenous communities
Contribution of the tourism committee of the “Rio Ancho".
Contribution village Mulkwakungu -Town near Tungueka.
Meeting with Leader - Mamo of TUNGUEKA
Santa Marta - Rio Ancho.
We will pick you up at your place between 7:00 - 7:30 Am.
We can Pick you up in Sant Marta, Rodadero, or Minca. Also Tayrona or Palomino.
Arrival in Rio Ancho: 9:00 - 9:30 am.
Walk to TUNGUEKA.
Discover the trail through the green jungle meeting immense trees, fauna, flora, and tropical dream landscapes.
Walk to Tungueka. 2 hours of a hike. Mostly Flat.
Local Bilingual tour Guide.
Stunning views of the Caribbean sea.
Tour of TUNGUEKA.
Short Walk and introduction of The Mamo (spiritual leader).
A brief conversation about the timeline of farmers and coloners of the region.
information and knowledge about the Tayrona culture Ancestors of our Indigenous today.
The Mamo is going to lead us around the local native kogui Village TUNGUEKA.
We will be well received by this great community.
Their Idea is to "make friends from all over the world and at the same time show the world how to be connected with mother earth.
We will learn the different representations of their clothing, long hair, and the importance to be always together as a family.
The important role of the wife in the marriage and the coca leaves for men.
We will have the opportunity to learn how indigenous make their clothes and string bags.
The most lovely time with a wise person from the Caribbean jungle.
Almost 8 hours of learning and living the daily activities of our receptors to enjoy and live respectfully of nature.
Motorbike 25 minutes.
Time for a delicious Local lunch.
Rest and Have a cup of coffee or tea.
Return to Santa Marta. 3:00 - 4:00 Pm
What to Bring?
The Lost City trek is not an easy tour.
Every single day you will hike through a dense humid forest. Even if the sun is not extremely warm, we will be sweating soo much because of the humidity.
The secret to success during this adventure is taking a light backpack with us.
Here you have some tips about what you will need up there.
Small /medium size backpack.
Light clothes to walk.
Comfortable shoes to walk (hiking boots / running shoes.
Flip flops, small towel, swimsuit.
Toiletries.
Insect repellent, sunscreen.
A Hat.
Cash to buy souvenirs from the indigenous and the farmers.
Cahs for cold drinks.
Tips for the guides.
Time to swim, take photos, meditate, and enjoy the peaceful time next to the River.
Our Local guide is going to take us to Visit the river and stay alone with our thoughts some snacks and fruit.
Last time to say bye to El mamo without before making the last questions.
Last Walk around the town to say bye to the kids and the rest of the community.
Meeting an indigenous community was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Juan has a depth of knowledge and a passion for sharing his knowledge. He has the heart of a true teacher. On the mountain hike, we saw birds, butterflies, and unique plants that Juan was able to tell us about. He shared his years of experience with the indigenous people. Arriving in the village we met many children and were invited to the house of one of the elders. We also had an audience with the chief, which was extraordinary. So many wonderful photographic opportunities. You will have to bring money to buy the bags that the women make. It's a form of meditation for them. Each bag has meaningful symbols on it. I have over 100 photos that I will make into a book to share.
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