{"id":42870,"date":"2024-03-24T11:36:08","date_gmt":"2024-03-24T10:36:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/ciudad-perdida-jungle-journey-to-the-tayronas-ruins\/"},"modified":"2025-11-13T11:35:33","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T10:35:33","slug":"ciudad-perdida-jungle-journey-to-the-tayronas-ruins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/en\/ciudad-perdida-jungle-journey-to-the-tayronas-ruins\/","title":{"rendered":"Ciudad Perdida: jungle journey to the Tayronas ruins"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Nestled in the heart of the Colombian jungle, the Ciudad Perdida, or<strong>\u201cLost City<\/strong>\u201d in French, is one of South America&#8217;s most fascinating archaeological wonders. The site, also known as <strong>Teyuna<\/strong>, offers a journey back in time through the remains of the <strong>Tayrona civilization<\/strong>. Exploring this ancestral city requires an epic adventure through the steep trails of the <strong>Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta<\/strong>, but the reward is well worth the effort. In this article, we delve into the history, exploration and experience of the Ciudad Perdida, an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Colombia.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-background eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#603d47;background-color:#f4e4e9;font-style:italic;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0px\">The Ciudad Perdida is closed for the whole month of October every year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/1\/embed?mid=1d8xEOuBXS87j1Uby98My6dT9TaBIWoc&#038;ehbc=2E312F&#038;noprof=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Legend: <span style=\"color:#3787cb;\">Blue: Camps (varies according to agency)<\/span> &#8211; <span style=\"color:#f9d649;\">Yellow: Sites of interest<\/span> &#8211; <span style=\"color:#479a5f;\">Green: Starting points (according to agency)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div  id=\"jtg-23728\" class=\"modula modula-gallery modula-columns\" data-config=\"{&quot;tabletHeight&quot;:800,&quot;mobileHeight&quot;:800,&quot;desktopHeight&quot;:800,&quot;enableTwitter&quot;:false,&quot;enableWhatsapp&quot;:false,&quot;enableFacebook&quot;:false,&quot;enablePinterest&quot;:false,&quot;enableLinkedin&quot;:false,&quot;enableEmail&quot;:false,&quot;randomFactor&quot;:0,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;grid&quot;,&quot;columns&quot;:12,&quot;gutter&quot;:10,&quot;mobileGutter&quot;:10,&quot;tabletGutter&quot;:10,&quot;desktopGutter&quot;:10,&quot;enableResponsive&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;tabletColumns&quot;:2,&quot;mobileColumns&quot;:1,&quot;lazyLoad&quot;:0,&quot;lightboxOpts&quot;:{&quot;animated&quot;:true,&quot;Thumbs&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;modern&quot;,&quot;showOnStart&quot;:false},&quot;Toolbar&quot;:{&quot;display&quot;:{&quot;right&quot;:[&quot;close&quot;]},&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;Carousel&quot;:{&quot;Panzoom&quot;:{&quot;touch&quot;:true},&quot;infinite&quot;:false},&quot;keyboard&quot;:{&quot;Escape&quot;:&quot;close&quot;,&quot;Delete&quot;:&quot;close&quot;,&quot;Backspace&quot;:&quot;close&quot;,&quot;PageUp&quot;:&quot;next&quot;,&quot;PageDown&quot;:&quot;prev&quot;,&quot;ArrowUp&quot;:&quot;prev&quot;,&quot;ArrowDown&quot;:&quot;next&quot;,&quot;ArrowRight&quot;:&quot;next&quot;,&quot;ArrowLeft&quot;:&quot;prev&quot;},&quot;wheel&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;touch&quot;:true,&quot;backdropClick&quot;:&quot;close&quot;,&quot;l10n&quot;:{&quot;CLOSE&quot;:&quot;Close&quot;,&quot;NEXT&quot;:&quot;Next&quot;,&quot;PREV&quot;:&quot;Previous&quot;,&quot;Error&quot;:&quot;The requested content cannot be loaded. 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\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/en\/ciudad-perdida-jungle-journey-to-the-tayronas-ruins\/\"\n\t}\n\n\t<\/script>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group eplus-wrapper is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><hr class=\"is-style-dots wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-a3cde3\" style=\"background-color:#da906b;color:#da906b\">\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-2511c5\">History and background<\/h2>\n\n<hr class=\"is-style-dots wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-9a0b83\" style=\"background-color:#da906b;color:#da906b\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\">The Tayronas: a mysterious civilization<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">The Tayronas are an indigenous people who inhabited the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta region long before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors. The Tayrona (or Tairona) civilization, belonging to the Chibcha family, flourished in northern Colombia <strong>between 200 and 1600 CE<\/strong>. Like the Muisca of Cundinamarca, the Tairona were renowned for their skills in crafts and metallurgy, particularly<strong>goldsmithing<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">The indigenous <strong>Kogi, Arhuacos, Wiwa and Cancuamo<\/strong> communities currently populating the region are considered to be descendants of the Tayrona people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\">Social and political organization<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">The Tayrona civilization had a system of government closely linked to <strong>religion<\/strong>. Their leaders were members of the <strong>shamanic<\/strong> elite, claiming power over natural forces and the cosmos, as well as over human thoughts and actions. One of the fundamental beliefs of the Tayronas was the <strong>concept of transformation<\/strong>, a shamanic process in which, through mental and physical purification, prolonged fasting and intense ritual dance, shamans aspired to transcend human mortality and gain access to knowledge from unexplored cosmic spheres, inaccessible to other individuals.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">These shamans were considered to be the <strong>spiritual guides<\/strong> and were highly respected. They were responsible for the <strong>mobilization of troops<\/strong>, <strong>agricultural management<\/strong>, the <strong>general welfare of<\/strong> citizens, as well as trade and exchange. The Tayronas believed in the ability of shamans to leave their bodies to acquire knowledge from other beings, which inspired their practice of metallurgy. Most of the jewelry discovered in their living sites depicted <strong>people transforming into animals<\/strong>, such as the famous \u201cBat Man\u201d, representing a shaman metamorphosing into a bat.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Just below them were the <strong>warriors and craftsmen<\/strong>, who played a crucial role in defending the community and producing handicrafts such as pottery, jewelry and textiles. At the bottom of the social ladder were <strong>farmers and workers<\/strong>, who cultivated the terraced lands and contributed to the society&#8217;s food supply. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\">Spirituality and art<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Like many peoples of this period, the Tayronas were deeply <strong>influenced by their religious beliefs<\/strong>, which were reflected in their art and metalwork. Ornaments often depicted individuals apparently metamorphosing into creatures such as birds of prey, crocodiles and snakes. These adornments were not only status symbols, but also <strong>representations of the powers attributed to<\/strong> those who wore them.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Contrary to the widespread belief that ancient Colombia was primarily renowned for its goldsmithing, it was also an important center of <strong>ceramic<\/strong> production. The earliest ceramic artefacts discovered in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta region date back to around <strong>2500 B.C.<\/strong>, although production only seems to have flourished from 200 A.D. onwards. Furthermore, <strong>similarities in goldsmithing between the Tayronas and Muisca<\/strong> have been noted, as these two Chibcha-speaking tribes share a wide variety of offerings for their deities, as well as a similar type of figurines in tumbaga, an alloy of gold, copper and silver, depicting scenes from daily life.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s also interesting to note that researchers believe the Tayronas practiced divorce, and that their religious rituals, <strong>similar to those of contemporary Kogui<\/strong>, were marked by long <strong>sessions of deliberation<\/strong>, <strong>coca chewing<\/strong> and <strong>deep meditation<\/strong> lasting several days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Religion played a central role in the lives of the Tayronas, who believed in a pantheon of <strong>deities linked to nature and the elements<\/strong>. They worshipped mountain, sea, river and forest spirits, and believed in the existence of a spiritual world interconnected with their own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\">Advanced knowledge<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">The Tayronas excelled not only in metallurgy, but also in agriculture. Archaeological digs dating back to 200 A.D. reveal that they mastered <strong>terrace cultivation, canal construction and stone foundation building<\/strong>, to maximize agricultural yields in the steep mountains. However, their fame did not stem from these skills, but rather from their <strong>remarkable skill in warfare<\/strong>. This reputation made them<strong>one of the tribes most resistant to colonization by the Spanish conquistadores<\/strong>, who had easily overthrown the Inca, Aztec and Mayan empires. The Tayronas fought the conquistadores for over 75 years.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s hardly surprising, then, that many Spaniards grew to admire and record accounts of this mysterious and powerful tribe, capable of defying Western influence. Chroniclers described their way of life, their trading systems, their religious beliefs and their <strong>apparent lack of interest in the monetary value of precious metals<\/strong>.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, the Tayronas were <strong>keen observers of the night sky<\/strong>, and developed a precise lunar calendar based on the phases of the moon. Their astronomical knowledge was integrated into their <strong>ritual calendar<\/strong>, which governed the cycles of planting, harvesting and spiritual celebration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/enfant-indigene-de-la-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Indigenous child, Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-23719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/enfant-indigene-de-la-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/enfant-indigene-de-la-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/enfant-indigene-de-la-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/enfant-indigene-de-la-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/enfant-indigene-de-la-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/enfant-indigene-de-la-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta.jpg 1680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by Marjanne Heinen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\">Discovering Ciudad Perdida<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">The Ciudad Perdida, lost in the heart of the Colombian jungle, was found by accident by <strong>grave robbers in the 1970s<\/strong>. These looters, in search of buried treasure, accidentally uncovered the first traces of the ancient city, triggering a process that would lead to the rediscovery and recognition of the importance of this exceptional archaeological site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\">A lost city?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">The Tayronas were forced to <strong>leave their towns and villages around the middle of the 17th century<\/strong>, due to <strong>pressure from the Espangol invaders<\/strong>, and most of their traces were gradually buried by the forest. A few vestiges remain, however, bearing witness to their remarkable civilization. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">One of their most famous sites is the <strong>Ciudad Perdida<\/strong> (=Lost City), also known locally as <strong>Teyuna<\/strong>, founded around 800 CE, <strong>600 years before Machu Picchu<\/strong>. It is one of the most important pre-Columbian archaeological sites in South America. Legend has it that, in <strong>1650<\/strong>, the indigenous community <strong>deliberately abandoned the Lost City<\/strong>, fearing that it would be discovered and destroyed by the colonizers. Over time, the city was abandoned and remained hidden under the jungle for centuries.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Accessible after a long and arduous walk through dense vegetation and almost 1,200 stone steps, this city is thought to have <strong>been home to between 2,000 and 8,000 inhabitants<\/strong>. The lost city is located <strong>between 900 and 1,300 metres <\/strong>above sea level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Only part of this impressive city has so far been explored in depth, revealing some <strong>250 mud and stone terraces<\/strong> that served as bases for dwellings, spread over <strong>300,000 square metres of lush terrain<\/strong>. More recent excavations have also uncovered fascinating objects, such as <strong>ornaments<\/strong>, <strong>gold offerings<\/strong>, <strong>pottery<\/strong> and even <strong>musical instruments<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\">The chance rediscovery<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Grave robbers, acting without authorization or supervision, unearthed <strong>ancient objects<\/strong>, artifacts and<strong>stone structures<\/strong> covered by dense jungle vegetation. Their discovery <strong>attracted the attention of local authorities and archaeologists<\/strong>, who quickly realized the site&#8217;s historical and cultural significance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Subsequent archaeological excavations have revealed the scale and complexity of the Tayrona civilization, as well as the richness of its tangible and intangible heritage. The city was discovered in <strong>1972<\/strong> by a group of Colombian explorers led by American archaeologist Richard Evans Schultes. However, it is believed that the <strong>indigenous populations of the region had known of the existence of the lost city<\/strong> for generations.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hundreds of structures have been uncovered<\/strong>, including houses, temples, public squares and irrigation systems, offering valuable insight into the daily lives of the region&#8217;s ancient inhabitants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">The discovery of Ciudad Perdida also raised major conservation and preservation challenges. Due to its isolated location and limited accessibility, the city was vulnerable to <strong>damage from vegetation<\/strong>,<strong>erosion<\/strong>, <strong>bad weather<\/strong> and then unregulated <strong>tourism<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/cascade-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Waterfall, Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-23714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/cascade-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/cascade-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/cascade-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta-2-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/cascade-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/cascade-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/cascade-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta-2.jpg 1680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo of Chema<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\">Cultural significance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">The Ciudad Perdida is of immense cultural importance on many levels, both for Colombia and for the whole world. Its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site testifies to its exceptional value and impact on history and culture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\">UNESCO World Heritage<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">In <strong>1979<\/strong>, Ciudad Perdida was <strong>inscribed on UNESCO&#8217;s World Heritage List<\/strong> in recognition of its cultural, historical and archaeological importance. This designation underlines the exceptional universal value of the site and its role in preserving the cultural diversity of mankind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">As a World Heritage Site, Ciudad Perdida enjoys international recognition and special protection, contributing to its long-term conservation and promotion as a sustainable tourist destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\">Spiritual connection<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">For the indigenous peoples of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the Ciudad Perdida is much more than an archaeological site. It is a <strong>sacred place<\/strong>, a symbol of their cultural and spiritual heritage, and the center of their cosmic universe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">For these communities, the Ciudad Perdida is the place where their ancestors lived in harmony with nature, where mountain spirits watch over them and where ancestral traditions are preserved. <strong>It is the scene of sacred rituals, spiritual ceremonies and cultural practices<\/strong> that perpetuate the memory of ancestors and strengthen the bonds between present and future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/montagnes-et-jungle-de-la-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Mountains and jungle in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-23724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/montagnes-et-jungle-de-la-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/montagnes-et-jungle-de-la-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/montagnes-et-jungle-de-la-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/montagnes-et-jungle-de-la-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/montagnes-et-jungle-de-la-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/montagnes-et-jungle-de-la-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta.jpg 1680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo of Datingjungle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group eplus-wrapper is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><hr class=\"is-style-dots wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-a3cde3\" style=\"background-color:#da906b;color:#da906b\">\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-2511c5\">Practical info: the Ciudad Perdida trek<\/h2>\n\n<hr class=\"is-style-dots wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-9a0b83\" style=\"background-color:#da906b;color:#da906b\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Exploring the Ciudad Perdida (yes, you can discover this ancient place!) is a unique and rewarding adventure, but it requires adequate preparation to guarantee a safe and enjoyable experience. After all, it&#8217;s a hike lasting several days. Here are some practical tips for travellers planning to visit the Ciudad Perdida.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\">Trek program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color eplus-wrapper wp-elements-15f1d665830782d8f0c52a6d66a2af61 eplus-styles-uid-2bfd2c wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#da906b\"><strong>DAY 1  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-ef290d wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#fff7ef\">07:30 &#8211; 8:00: pick-up from agency office to meet other travelers, guide and finalize logistics\/administration (payment).<br>Route from Santa Marta to EL Mamey. 3 hours.   <br>Lunch at El Mamey village.  <br>Afternoon walk of 3 to 5 hours to the first camp.  <br>Swimming in a natural pool.  <br>Talk about local farmers and the history of this region.  <br>Dinner.  <\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color eplus-wrapper wp-elements-66c4f38bc2a70bf06d68e3f29507cd50 eplus-styles-uid-2bfd2c wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#da906b\"><strong>DAY 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-ef290d wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#fff7ef\">The second day will be spent mainly in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta indigenous reserve.  <br><br><strong>1. Camp Adam &#8211; Mumake (Approx. 4 hours&#8217; walk) <\/strong><br>The first two hours are uphill. This could be the most demanding part of the morning.   <br>Break at the top of the mountain. Another 2 hours from the top of the mountain to Mumake camp.   <br>Time to swim and relax before lunch.<br><br><strong>2. Mumake &#8211; Camp Lorenzo (Approx. 4 hours&#8217; walk) <\/strong><br>2 more hours from Camp Mumake to the top of the mountain. This is a demanding section.   <br>Once at the top, an amazing dish filled with oranges and pineapples to refresh before continuing.  <br>From the top of the mountain, it&#8217;s another 2 hours to Camp 3.  <br>Camp Lorenzo is the name of our accommodation for the second night. It is itself located 1 hour from the famous Ciudad Perdida.   <br>On arrival, relax by the Buritaca River before dinner.  <br>Dinner and explanation of the next day and Ciudad Perdida in general.  <\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color eplus-wrapper wp-elements-1422aad7fcad8c1207ced8a590cb2cf0 eplus-styles-uid-2bfd2c wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#da906b\"><strong>DAY 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-ef290d wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#fff7ef\"><strong>Visit to the Ciudad Perdida<\/strong><br>Start hiking to the Ciudad Perdida around 6:00 am. <br>It takes around 40 minutes to reach the first of the 1,200 steps of the Lost City. 20-30 minutes to reach the first platforms of the archaeological site <br>Walk around the Lost City, recognizing this archaeological site sacred to the indigenous tribes of the Sierra Nevada for around 4 hours. <br>Free time to wander around the Ciudad Perdida.   <br><br><strong>Start of the return journey<\/strong><br>After visiting the Lost City, return to Camp Lorenzo for lunch. <br>After lunch, free time to rest and bathe before heading back to camp 2. <br>3-hour walk from Camp 3 to Mumake Camp 2, for another swim in the Buritaca River, Dinner.  <\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color eplus-wrapper wp-elements-8e4cea70483e6d724758508960e0f86a eplus-styles-uid-2bfd2c wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#da906b\"><strong>DAY 4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-ef290d wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#fff7ef\">3-hour walk from Camp Mumake 2 to Camp 1.  <br>1 hour and 30 minutes mainly uphill. Very demanding part of the day.   <br>At Camp 1, natural juices and snacks to refresh before continuing for the last 3 hours to El Mamey.  <br>1 hour climb. Very demanding part of the day. <br>2 hours of descent to complete this incredible adventure to the Lost City.<br>In Mamey, a good lunch is provided, as are the cars for the return to Santa Marta, between 4:00 and 5:00 pm.   <\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/maison-village-indigene-de-la-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Indigenous village hut, Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-23722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/maison-village-indigene-de-la-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/maison-village-indigene-de-la-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/maison-village-indigene-de-la-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta-2-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/maison-village-indigene-de-la-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/maison-village-indigene-de-la-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/maison-village-indigene-de-la-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta-2.jpg 1680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by Alexander Schimmeck<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\">Preparation and organization<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\">Physical and mental preparation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">The trek to Ciudad Perdida is a demanding one, generally lasting 4 days, with <strong>climatic conditions that are often hot and humid<\/strong>. It&#8217;s therefore essential to prepare yourself physically by doing endurance exercises and strengthening your physical condition before setting off. Expect to <strong>walk around 7 hours a day<\/strong>, through jungle in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. The <strong>road won&#8217;t be flat<\/strong>, far from it! And when it rains, the hours can seem long (yes, rain or shine, you&#8217;ll be walking no matter what).    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, it&#8217;s important to <strong>prepare yourself mentally <\/strong>for the challenges of the trek, including <strong>fatigue<\/strong>,<strong>discomfort<\/strong> (nights spent in hammocks, in indigenous wooden villages) and possible difficulties along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Warning<\/strong>: this is clearly NOT an activity suitable for children, the elderly, or even adults who are not accustomed to physical activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t carry too much, to <strong>travel light<\/strong>. The agency you&#8217;ll be trekking with will keep your suitcase or large bag in their offices during this time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">This kind of expedition involves dangers such as falls, ankle sprains and dehydration. We strongly recommend the use of hiking boots with <strong>non-slip soles<\/strong>.  Keep yourself well hydrated during the hike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ciudad-perdida-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Ciudad Perdida, Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-23715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ciudad-perdida-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ciudad-perdida-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ciudad-perdida-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta-2-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ciudad-perdida-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ciudad-perdida-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ciudad-perdida-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta-2.jpg 1680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo of Datingjungle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\">Departure dates and locations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\">When to do the Ciudad Perdida trek?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">The best time to trek Ciudad Perdida in Colombia is during the dry season. During this period, weather conditions are more stable, with less rain and more pleasant temperatures for hiking. However, it&#8217;s important to note that even during the dry season, there can be <strong>occasional rainfall<\/strong>, and<strong>humidity levels remain quite high<\/strong>. In this part of Colombia, the notions of \u201cdry season\u201d and \u201crainy season\u201d have much less value than in the Amazon, for example.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">The weather is hot and humid. Temperatures change little throughout the year, averaging 28\u00baC during the day and 17\u00baC at night in the mountains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dry season: December to March<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rainy seasons: May and June and September to November.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color eplus-wrapper wp-elements-fe79f886bdb592ec21eb5a389c3adfdb wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Annual closure in October: <\/strong>Ciudad Perdida is always closed for the whole month of October, at the request of the indigenous communities, so that they can carry out their ceremonies in peace and allow nature to regenerate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\">From which towns does the Ciudad Perdida trek start?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">The Ciudad Perdida trek generally starts from the town of <strong>Santa Marta<\/strong>. Santa Marta is the closest town to the entrance to the national park where Ciudad Perdida is located, and is therefore the usual starting point for hikers wishing to undertake this trek. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">But depending on the agency, it is also possible to start from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/en\/visit-minca-a-jungle-and-mountain-getaway-on-the-caribbean-coast\/\">Minca<\/a><\/strong> or <strong>Palomino<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/montagnes-et-jungle-de-la-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta Mountains, Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-23723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/montagnes-et-jungle-de-la-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/montagnes-et-jungle-de-la-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/montagnes-et-jungle-de-la-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta-2-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/montagnes-et-jungle-de-la-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/montagnes-et-jungle-de-la-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/montagnes-et-jungle-de-la-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta-2.jpg 1680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by Datingscout<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group eplus-wrapper is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><hr class=\"is-style-dots wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-a3cde3\" style=\"background-color:#da906b;color:#da906b\">\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-2511c5\">Agencies &amp; guides<\/h2>\n\n<hr class=\"is-style-dots wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-9a0b83\" style=\"background-color:#da906b;color:#da906b\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\">Can we do the Ciudad Perdida trek with an agency or on our own?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">The Ciudad Perdida trek is <strong>MANDATORY<\/strong> <strong>with a guide<\/strong>. This region, and this activity, is supervised and controlled by the indigenous people of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">And don&#8217;t even think about trying to do it yourself. There&#8217;s only one road, and the natives on it are bound to ask you where your guide is, and clearly, they won&#8217;t let you pass through their lands if you don&#8217;t respect THEIR conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\">How much does the Ciudad Perdida trek cost?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">The price of the Ciudad Perdida trek is the <strong>same for ALL agencies<\/strong>. There&#8217;s no need to compare agencies or negotiate, it&#8217;s the same everywhere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">And it tends to increase every year. Today it&#8217;s a real budget. Just a few years ago, trekking was half the price!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"is-style-stripes wp-block-table eplus-wrapper\"><table><thead><tr><th>Activity<\/th><th>Rate<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>4-day trek &#8211; Ciudad Perdida<\/td><td>1,860,000 COP \/ person<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5-day trek &#8211; Ciudad Perdida<\/td><td>2,150,000 COP \/ person<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-1b316e wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#47613e;background-color:#e4f5e4\"><strong>INCLUDES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\" wp-block-list eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-5a8d19\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Transport by van or jeep 4\u00d74 from Santa Marta or even Minca or Palomino<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Native guide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">English translator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Complete diet, snacks and fruit on the trail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Hammock accommodation (few beds available, on request)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Entrance to the archaeological park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Travel insurance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Contribution to the indigenous community<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Contribution to the farming community<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\">Which agency to use for the Ciudad Perdida trek?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">According to travelers&#8217; feedback, <strong>most agencies are similar<\/strong> in terms of the quality of their services. All agencies use Spanish-speaking native guides (English-speaking guides are also available). And all agencies take the same routes and stop at the same places to sleep.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the main agencies favoured by French-speaking travellers:<\/p>\n\n\n<ol class=\" wp-block-list eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-149351\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wiwatour.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wiwa Tours<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/turcol.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Turcol<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wiwawalker.info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wiwa Walkers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/magictourcolombia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Magic Tour<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/expotur-eco.com\/en\/\">Expotur<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ciudad-perdida-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Ciudad Perdida, Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-23717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ciudad-perdida-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ciudad-perdida-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ciudad-perdida-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ciudad-perdida-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ciudad-perdida-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/visitmycolombia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ciudad-perdida-sierra-nevada-de-santa-marta.jpg 1680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo of Datingjungle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group eplus-wrapper is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><hr class=\"is-style-dots wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-a3cde3\" style=\"background-color:#da906b;color:#da906b\">\n\n<h2 class=\" wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-2511c5\">Tips for discovering Ciudad Perdida<\/h2>\n\n<hr class=\"is-style-dots wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-9a0b83\" style=\"background-color:#da906b;color:#da906b\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex eplus-styles-uid-956ed5\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group eplus-wrapper is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-1b316e wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e5e5e5\"><strong><strong>Suitable footwear<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-bac0de wp-block-paragraph\">Suitable walking shoes. The terrain can be muddy. Be careful with sneakers &#8211; you don&#8217;t want to get them completely dirty.  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group eplus-wrapper is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-1b316e wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e5e5e5\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Suitable clothing<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-bac0de wp-block-paragraph\">Light clothing for walking. Long-sleeved shirt and long pants at night to ward off mosquitoes and other insects. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex eplus-styles-uid-d3e32a\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group eplus-wrapper is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-1b316e wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e5e5e5\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Small\/medium-sized backpack<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-bac0de wp-block-paragraph\">As you&#8217;ll be carrying your own belongings for the 4-day trek, don&#8217;t overload yourself and take only the bare essentials. Your back will thank you. You can leave your large suitcase or bag at the tourist agency.  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group eplus-wrapper is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-1b316e wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e5e5e5\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Sunscreen + Sunglasses<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-bac0de wp-block-paragraph\">Although most of the hike is in the jungle, some areas are exposed to the sun, which can hit hard. Remember to protect yourself so you don&#8217;t end up like a merguez. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex eplus-styles-uid-fd2976\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group eplus-wrapper is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-1b316e wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e5e5e5\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Toiletries<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-bac0de wp-block-paragraph\">Take along your toothbrush, toothpaste, shower gel, shampoo and any other products you need for personal hygiene, as nothing is provided.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group eplus-wrapper is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-1b316e wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e5e5e5\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Flip-flops, small towel, bathing suit<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-bac0de wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ll have the chance to cool off in the Buritaca River. Remember to bring what you need, including a space-saving <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3PbZ0br\">microfiber towel<\/a>. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex eplus-styles-uid-d629b9\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group eplus-wrapper is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-1b316e wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e5e5e5\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Cash<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-bac0de wp-block-paragraph\">Cash to buy handcrafted souvenirs from natives and farmers, alcohol or soft drinks in camps, or tips for guides.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group eplus-wrapper is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-1b316e wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e5e5e5\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Mosquito repellent DEET \/ IR3535<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-bac0de wp-block-paragraph\">To deal with the numerous mosquitoes, take a<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3vzOiEL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> DEET \/ IR3535 repellent<\/a>, proven effective against mosquitoes in tropical zones. Apply several times a day. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex eplus-styles-uid-d08007\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group eplus-wrapper is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-1b316e wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e5e5e5\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Headlamp<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-bac0de wp-block-paragraph\">As we&#8217;re far from any infrastructure, electricity can sometimes be interrupted, so carrying a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3vBAmKz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">headlamp<\/a> can come in handy.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group eplus-wrapper is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-1b316e wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e5e5e5\"><strong><strong>Waterproof bags<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-bac0de wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t forget to bring <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3vzqsce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">waterproof bags<\/a> to protect your electronics, papers, etc. Rains can be heavy, and humidity is ALWAYS high. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex eplus-styles-uid-eca7d6\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group eplus-wrapper is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-1b316e wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e5e5e5\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Personal medications<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-bac0de wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure you have enough medication if you&#8217;re taking a particular treatment, as there won&#8217;t be a pharmacy nearby during these 5 days of self-sufficiency.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group eplus-wrapper is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-1b316e wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e5e5e5\"><strong>Yellow fever vaccine (not mandatory)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-bac0de wp-block-paragraph\">Yellow fever is strongly recommended, but not compulsory. There are quite a few mosquitoes on the trek. But this is a purely personal decision.  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\" wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex eplus-styles-uid-2b39b2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group eplus-wrapper is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-1b316e wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e5e5e5\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>External battery<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-bac0de wp-block-paragraph\">In the camps, electrical outlets are limited. To avoid traffic jams when recharging phones and cameras, bring an <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/49NWujZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">external battery<\/a> if necessary. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-1b316e wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e5e5e5\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>External battery<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-bac0de wp-block-paragraph\">There are no toilets on the trails, so please use the camp toilets before starting your hike. Showers and toilets are shared. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nestled in the heart of the Colombian jungle, the Ciudad Perdida, or\u201cLost City\u201d in French, is one of South America&#8217;s most fascinating archaeological wonders. The site, also known as Teyuna, offers a journey back in time through the remains of the Tayrona civilization. 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