The Lost City

Embrace your inner explorer with a multi-day trek through the jungle from Santa Marta to the Lost City. Follow an experienced professional guide through the Colombian jungle, learning about the flora and fauna as you go. Encounter the archaeological site of an ancient city in Santa Marta's Sierra Nevada, believed to have been founded around 800 CE, some 650 years earlier than Machu Picchu. Choose between a 4,5 or 6-day trek. See a series of 169 terraces carved into the mountainside, a network of tiled roads, and several small circular plazas. Access the entrance by climbing up 1,200 stone steps through dense jungle. 4 or 5-Day Trek Day 1 - The adventure to the Lost City starts around 9:30 AM with a 3-hour drive by 4WD to El Mamey, a place where you will have lunch and begin the trek in search for the sacred place of the Tayronas. The first day will consist of a smooth walk of about 4 hours (approximately 7.6 km). Stop at the Lookout Las Tres Cruces for a snack and taste delicious fruits. Relax at some natural pools and waterfalls to refresh before arriving at the first camp in the end of the afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay. Day 2 - The day begins with a nice breakfast early in the morning, before you start to walk towards the Wiwa camp. This is located by the riverside of Buritaca River, where you can enjoy a refreshing bath, rest and have lunch. From there, follow the adventure into the jungle where you will find plenty of houses that form part of a Kogui indigenous village called Mutanyi. Continue the trek until reaching the camp where you will rest for the second day. The whole trek consists of about 7 hours or 14.7 KM, mostly uphill with some downhill while enjoying the rich biodiversity of the place. Dinner and overnight. Day 3 - Very early in the day you will be served breakfast before starting the trek towards the highlight of the trip. Climb up 1,200 steps in a trail constructed by Tayrona people to reach the stunning Lost City, surrounded by a deep, vast and mythical jungle. Your guide will show you everything related to this magical place full of relics and ancestral stories and you can spend the morning enjoying the landscapes & taking pictures. Finally, you will start trekking back to the same camp that you left in the morning. Have lunch before continuing towards the Wiwa camp where you will spend the night. Again, this will be around a 7 hours day trek but only with 6 KM of uphill and downhill tracks. Dinner and overnight. Day 4 - You will have an early breakfast before beginning the 2-hour walk towards the camp where you spent the first night. When arriving, the group will be divided between the people who are doing the 4 or 5-day tour. For the people who are on the last day, you will have a short rest accompanied by fruit and water before continuing the trekking for another 4-hours until reaching El Mamey where you will have lunch and hop in a 4 WD jeep that will take you back to Santa Marta. For the people who decided on the 5-day tour, you will be served lunch and spend the rest of the day relaxing at the camp where you can observe the views, relax and interact with others before spending the night. Dinner and overnight. Day 5 - The last day begins with the breakfast before walking to El Mamey, place where you will have lunch and the 4 WD jeep will take you back to Santa Marta. 6-Day Trek Day 1 - The adventure to the Lost City starts around 9:30 where a 4 WD jeep will take you on a 3-hour drive to El Mamey, a place where you will have lunch and begin the trek in search for the sacred place of the Tayronas. The first day will consist of a smooth walk of about 4 hours walking for 7.6 KM where we will stop at the Lookout Las Tres Cruces to have a snack and taste delicious fruits and at some natural pools & waterfalls to relax and refresh before arriving at the first camp in the end of the afternoon. Dinner and overnight. Day 2 - The day begins with a nice breakfast early in the morning, before you start to walk towards a indigenous reserve where you will have the opportunity to learn about the Wiwas & Koguis cultures. You will spend the day in the second camp enjoying the river and the cultural exchange. The whole trek consists of only 3 hours in relatively smooth terrain. Dinner and overnight. Day 3 - You will begin the descent towards the Buritaca river valley after breakfast, where during the tour, you will find some indigenous housing that forms a small community known as the Mutanyi. From there, you will continue on the path to the next camp. In that journey, enjoy a bath in one of the rivers, learn about the flora and fauna and have some breaks to rest up. The whole trek consists of 5 hours, with some ups and downs. At night enjoy stories and adventures narrated by the guides in the camp. Dinner and overnight. Day 4 - Very early in the day, you will be served breakfast before starting the trek towards the highlight of the trip. You will climb up 1,200 steps in a trail constructed by Tayrona people to reach the stunning Lost City, surrounded by a deep, vast and mythical jungle. Your guide will show you everything related to this magical place full of relics and ancestral stories and you can spend the morning enjoying the landscapes & taking pictures. Finally, you will start trekking back to the same camp left in the morning to have lunch to continue towards the camp where you will spend the night. This will be around a 7 hours day trek but only with 6 KM of uphill and downhill tracks. Dinner and overnight.  Day 5 - After breakfast, begin the journey towards Santa Marta. This will be a 2-hour trek to the camp where you will be served lunch and spend the rest of the day chilling at the as you observe the views, relax and interact with others before spending the night. Dinner and overnight.  Day 6 - The last day begins with the breakfast before walking to El Mamey, place where we will have lunch and the 4 WD jeep will take you back to Santa Marta.

Day 1: Destination Mamey Village The 4-day Lost City Trek departs from Turcol's headquarters in Santa Marta, leaving at 9:00 AM to the village of El Mamey. After lunch we start the hike to Adam's hut, with an approximate duration of 3 hours, the journey is 7.6 kilometers. At the hut there is recreation and cultural integration, followed by food and lodging. Day 2: Destination Paradise Hut We depart from Adam's hut to Paraiso hut, the closest hut to the Lost City, on a 14.7 kilometer trek that will take approximately 8 hours. During the excursion you will visit the MUTANYI indigenous village, where you will be able to take pictures and interact with the local people. Also, enjoy the fabulous waters of the BURITACA River. Dinner will be served at 06:00 pm. Sleeping arrangements for this day will be in beds or hammocks with mosquito nets. Day 3: Destination Ciudad Perdida Departure from Paraíso Lodge to Ciudad Perdida, the host tour guide will explain the history of the area and you will be allowed to take pictures in a time of 3 hours. From the Lost City we will return to the Mumake cabin in a 7.6 kilometers tour, during a time of 4 hours approximately, where recreational activities, food and lodging will take place. Day 4: Destination Santa Marta The departure will be from the Mumake cabin to the village of El Mamey in a journey of approximately 15.6 kilometers, the estimated time is 6 hours on foot, then there will be a break for lunch and finally return from El Mamey to the city of Santa Marta.

Embark on a full-day tour to the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta, where you can find a unique set of ancestral stones carved by different indigenous communities over time. Enjoy a secret mountain trail full of crystal lagoons and stunning nature. Swim in a picturesque lagoon called Pozo Arcoiris, followed by an eco-walk to the lost city of Bunkuany. After being picked up from your hotel in Santa Marta, drive to the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta. Enjoy a secret mountain trail full of crystal lagoons and stunning nature. After lunch, swim in a picturesque lagoon called Pozo Arcoiris, followed by an hour and a half eco-walk to the lost city of Bunkuany, ‘the place of the stones that speaks’. Although the archaeological complex of Bunkuany is less extensive than Ciudad Perdida (Lost City), it has large terraces and rich heritage and is called ‘The Second Lost City’.

**Explore the scenic backcountry of Colombia on a 4-day trek to the legendary Ciudad Perdida (Lost City), hidden deep within the dense jungle. This adventure takes you through breathtaking landscapes as you hike along pristine waterfalls and rivers, eventually reaching this extraordinary archaeological site. Depending on your trek's duration, you'll have opportunities to visit indigenous villages, swim in natural pools, and camp each night in the lush wilderness of the Colombian jungle.** **Itinerary:** **Day 1: Santa Marta – Mamey – 1st Camp (Lunch, Dinner)** Your journey begins early, meeting between 8:00 am and 9:00 am in Santa Marta. From there, you'll embark on a scenic 3-hour drive to the town of El Mamey. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, sampling traditional Colombian dishes. Afterward, your first trek starts—a 4-hour hike through stunning landscapes on your way to the first campsite, covering 7 km. Upon reaching the camp, enjoy a hearty dinner before resting up for the days ahead. **Day 2: 1st Camp – Mutanzi – 3rd Camp (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)** Day two starts early with breakfast, followed by a 2-hour trek to the indigenous village of Mutanzi. This visit offers a glimpse into local culture and traditions. Afterward, a 40-minute walk brings you to the 2nd campsite for lunch. In the afternoon, continue with a 4-hour trek to the 3rd camp, covering 17 km for the day. Enjoy dinner and a well-deserved rest. **Day 3: 3rd Camp – Ciudad Perdida – 2nd Camp (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)** Day three begins with an early breakfast before trekking to Ciudad Perdida. After climbing 1,200 stone steps, you'll arrive at the ancient city around 7 am. Spend two hours exploring the ruins with your guide, who will share the history of this mysterious site. Afterward, return to the 3rd camp for lunch, then embark on a 4-hour trek back to the 2nd camp, covering 11 km. Enjoy dinner and rest for the final day. **Day 4: 2nd Camp – Mamey – Santa Marta (Breakfast, Lunch)** Your final day begins with breakfast before a 7-hour, mostly downhill hike back to El Mamey, covering 16 km. Enjoy lunch at the same local restaurant from Day 1, then return to Santa Marta with your guide, arriving in the mid-afternoon to conclude your adventure.

It is the archaeological territory of an ancient city of the Tayrona indigenous people, called teyuna (origin of the people of the earth), located in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, whose foundation is attributed to the year 800 AD, many years before Machu Picchu. Picchu. The Tayrona paradise is formed by a series of terraces carved into the mountainside, formed by a network of tiled paths and small circular plazas. Access to the Lost City is gained by climbing some 1,200 stone steps through the vast jungle. If you like adventure and feel physically fit enough to hike up to 6 hours a day, you will fully enjoy what this adventure has in store for you. Day 1. Santa Marta La Aguacatera Mamey Camp 1 -Four hour hike to the first camp, night in hammocks or beds according to availability, dinner at the camp. Day 2 Camp 1 - Muntayi - Camp 3 -One hour hike to camp 2 Lunch, continue with a 4 hour hike until we reach paradise (camp 3). -Night in hammocks or beds according to availability, Dinner at the camp. Day 3. ◆Camp 3 - Lost City - Camp 2 -Tour of 4 hours to know the archaeological, ethnological and historical zone, return to camp 3, you can enjoy a delicious lunch. -Tour of 4 hours to camp 2, night in hammocks or beds, depending on availability you can enjoy dinner at the camp. Day 4 Camp 2 - El mamey - Santa Marta -In this sector you can enjoy a delicious lunch, prepare for the return to Santa Marta, departure by 4x4 vehicle for 3 hours to Santa Marta.

Lost City Trek – Adventure to the Heart of the Sierra Nevada The Lost City Trek is a unique 4-day, 3-night experience that will take you to explore the mysterious Lost City, an ancient Tayrona archaeological site located in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Throughout the journey, you will trek through tropical jungles, cross rivers, and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views while learning about the rich history and culture of the region. This challenging trek connects you with nature in its purest form and allows you to meet indigenous communities that have lived in these mountains for generations. Along the way, expert local guides will share stories and insights about the natural and cultural surroundings, as you explore one of the most fascinating and remote destinations in Colombia. A transformative experience that blends adventure, history, culture, and nature. Dare to live it!