Ciudad Perdida: 3 Days & 2 Nights
An experience built from the ground up by the region and its communities.
Each route is an invitation to discover nature, culture, and local traditions, promoting conscious, respectful, and meaningful tourism.
💱 Approximate equivalent
Approximate amounts based on the current exchange rate. Payment in local currency.The booking we require an initial deposit per person $215,000 COP.
The initial deposit is non-refundable.
Venturing into the jungle of the The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta It's not just a hike: it's a journey through a living landscape, inhabited by indigenous communities that have protected this place for centuries.
The expedition to Ciudad Perdida in 3 Days This is a challenging version of this trek. It is designed for travelers who are in good physical condition and have limited time, and who are looking for a profound, authentic, and unfiltered experience.
Along the way, you'll cross rivers, hike through the mountains, spend time with local communities, and understand why This territory isn't “visited”… it's interpreted.
The final destination is Lost City, an ancient city built by the Tayrona culture long before the arrival of the Spanish. But beyond the archaeological site, the real value lies in the journey.
ITINERARY FOR THE EXPERIENCE
📍 Day 1 | Santa Marta to El Mamey & Camp #1
- Departure from the hotel in Santa Marta at 4:30 a.m.
- Transfer by 4×4 vehicle for approximately 3 hours until The Mamey (Machete Pelao)
- A local breakfast to start the day
- Motorcycle ride (45 minutes) to the village Beautiful View
🥾 Hike start:
- Approximately 9 km to the camp Mumake
- Lunch and break
- Continuation of the hike (~8 km) to the camp Lorenzo Pass
🌙 Night
- Dinner
- Accommodations in beds or hammocks with mosquito nets
🌄 Day 2 | Camp #1 – Archaeological Site & Return to Múmake
- Early coffee and breakfast
- Walk of approximately 1 hour toward the archaeological site
🏛️ Exploring the Ciudad Perdida Archaeological Site
- Guided tour (2 to 3 hours)
- Interpretation of:
- Terraces and Traditional Architecture
- Stone Paths
- Petroglyphs and Symbolism
- Indigenous Worldview
👉 Here, you don't just arrive… you come to understand the area.
- I'm heading back to camp for lunch
- Rest
🥾 Relegation
- Walk of approximately 4 hours to the camp Mumake
🌙 Night
- Dinner
- Resting in bed or in a hammock
🔥 Day 3 | Múmake Camp to Mamey & return to Santa Marta
Early breakfast
🥾 Walk back
- Approximately 6 hours to El Mamey
- Lunch
- Short Break
- Return by transportation to Santa Marta
- Estimated arrival: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
End of the expedition.
⚠️ Important Note
This experience of 3 days and 2 nights is physically demanding.
This is recommended for people who are physically fit and willing to go on long hikes in humid weather.
👉 Departures available from 2 or more people
✅ WHAT'S INCLUDED?
- Ground transportation (round trip)
- Camping Accommodations
- Complete Nutrition
- Local/Native Guide
- Travel Insurance
- Entrance to Lost City
- Contributions to Indigenous Communities
- Contributions to Rural Communities
🎒 WHAT TO PACK?
We recommend that you travel light, but be well prepared:
- 4 pairs of socks
- Small backpack (ideally 30–40L)
- Waterproof bag to protect your belongings
- Hiking shoes with good traction
- Insect Repellent
- Sunscreen
- 2–3 pairs of lightweight pants or shorts
- Quick-dry T-shirts
- Cap
- Cash (drinks, handicrafts)
- Identification Card
- Water bottle (at least 1 liter)
- Personal Medications
- Toiletries Kit
- Flashlight
- Sandals (for camping and rivers)
This is not a luxury experience.
It's a real expedition.
Every step you take in the Sierra is an opportunity to understand the region, respect it, and connect with one of Colombia’s most important cultures.
If you have more time, we recommend exploring the version of Ciudad Perdida: 4 Days, a more leisurely and profound experience.
Is it worth visiting Ciudad Perdida in 3 days?
Yes, but it depends on your travel profile.
The version of 3 days It's ideal if:
- You don't have much time
- Do you like physical challenges?
- Are you looking for an intense experience?
However, it is important to understand that the pace is more demanding and there is less time to rest or explore the area in depth.
👉 If you're looking for a more relaxed experience, we recommend the 4-day trek. Ciudad Perdida: 4 Days and 3 Nights.
🔥 Which one should you choose? 3, 4, or 5 days
- 3 days: Expedition version (fast and demanding)
- 4 days: Recommended option (perfect balance)
- 5 days: a deeper experience (a stronger connection to the region)
👉 At Round Trip Travel.SMR, we recommend 4 days as the best overall experience.
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