Ciudad Perdida: 4 Days & 3 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.
El trekking más completo para descubrir Teyuna – Ciudad Perdida
Explorar Ciudad Perdida (Teyuna) es mucho más que hacer un trekking. Es adentrarse en una de las civilizaciones ancestrales más importantes de Colombia, caminar por senderos que conectan montañas, ríos y selva tropical, y descubrir un territorio sagrado que aún es protegido por los pueblos indígenas de la Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
Durante 4 días y 3 noches recorrerás aproximadamente 47 km a través de un ecosistema único, cruzarás ríos cristalinos, ascenderás montañas y llegarás a uno de los sitios arqueológicos más impresionantes de América Latina: Lost City, construida siglos antes que Machu Picchu.
Cada jornada combina aventura, naturaleza y cultura. No solo conocerás un destino emblemático, sino que comprenderás la importancia espiritual y ambiental de la Sierra Nevada, considerada el corazón del mundo por las comunidades indígenas que habitan este territorio.
Esta experiencia está diseñada para quienes buscan una aventura auténtica, bien organizada y con un enfoque de turismo responsable.
¿Por qué elegir nuestro tour a Ciudad Perdida?
Ofrecemos esta experiencia con un enfoque de seguridad, calidad y respeto por el territorio. Trabajamos con guías locales autorizados y apoyamos el turismo comunitario que beneficia directamente a las comunidades de la Sierra Nevada.
Con nosotros disfrutarás de:
- Guías locales especializados con amplio conocimiento del territorio, la biodiversidad y la historia de Ciudad Perdida.
- Small groups, para ofrecer una experiencia más personalizada y un mejor acompañamiento durante el trekking.
- Campamentos organizados y alimentación completa, pensados para garantizar comodidad durante la expedición.
- Ongoing support antes, durante y después del recorrido.
- Responsible Tourism, con aportes comunitarios y respeto por las comunidades indígenas y campesinas de la región.
- Información clara y asistencia en inglés o francés bajo solicitud, ideal para viajeros internacionales.
Nuestro objetivo es que vivas una experiencia auténtica, segura y enriquecedora, donde el camino sea tan memorable como la llegada a Lost City.
Tour Itinerary
Important: The itinerary for Day 4 may vary depending on factors such as the weather or the group's physical condition.
Day 1 | Santa Marta to El Mamey - Camp 1
Approximate time: Santa Marta to the Curb The Mamey sapote (3 hs. in vehicle)
The tour to Lost City It begins the moment we pick you up at your hotel, or you can make your own way to the starting point.
Once you’re on board, we’ll set off in a 4×4 for a roughly 3-hour drive to the village of El Mamey, where we’ll have lunch and begin our hike of about 7.6 km.
Halfway there, we'll stop at the Mirador de las Tres Cruces to sample some delicious fruit and then continue on to the first cabin “Adam” or “Alfredo” a few minutes further on, where we'll spend our first night.
During this tour we will enjoy the natural pools that gives us the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and in which we will take a delightful bathroom.
Day 2 | Camp 1 to Paraíso Teyuna
Approximate duration: 8 to 10 hours | Difficulty: Challenging – 14.7 KM.
Our new day brings another adventure: after breakfast between 5:00 a.m. and 5:30 a.m., we’ll set out from the first camp to the second camp, “Cabaña Wiwa,” where we can enjoy a refreshing swim in the Buritaca River while we wait for lunch.
After resting, our adventure continues as we head deeper into the Sierra Nevada, passing by a Kogui indigenous village called “Mutanzhi” and we'll continue on until we reach the third camp, “Paraíso Teyuna,” where we'll spend the night on our second day.
The facilities at Camp 3 include Bathrooms and showers, electricity powered by a generator (from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.), as well as a dining area.
Day 3 | Teyuna Archaeological Park
We had breakfast very early, We'll walk 2 km to begin the climb toward our long-awaited Ciudad Perdida: Climbing 1,200 Steps that lead us to this majestic stone city, made up of interconnected paths, retaining walls, and terraced rings where the dwellings of the ancient Tayronas once stood.
The entire area is surrounded by dense vegetation and is home to a variety of flora and fauna, offering us a range of views and landscapes—from the sunniest days to the cloud forest.
Here, too, we can encounter the leader and protector of the natural environment and of this ancient Tayrona Empire.
After our hike, we'll head down to our campsite “Paraíso Teyuna” for lunch. Afterward, we'll head back to the second camp “Wiwa Cabin” Wherever you spend the night, remember that we'll be walking back 7.6 km in about 4 hours.
The facilities at the Cabaña Wiwa campground include electricity, restrooms, and showers (limited).
Day 4 | From Wiwa Cabin to El Mamey and Santa Marta.
Tiempo aproximado: 6 horas | 12.7 kilómetros
Our adventure in the Sierra Nevada is almost over. After breakfast, we'll set out on a hike of about 2 hours and 30 minutes toward the Adán's or Alfredo's Camp where he spent his first night.
Once at the first camp, you’ll take a quick break with fruit and water before continuing on for another 4 hours on foot toward the village of El Mamey, where you’ll have lunch and board a 4×4 SUV that will take you back to the city of Santa Marta between 3:3:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
The booking we require an initial deposit per person $ 186,000 COP.
The initial deposit is non-refundable.
Live the Experience
💵Price and booking terms
Tour price:
From $ 1,860,000 COP per person
- Available starting 2 people (subject to confirmation)
- Small groups for a more authentic experience
📌How do I make a reservation?
To confirm your spot on this trip, you must:
- ✅ Payment of $ 186,000 COP como monto inicial
- ✅ Submission of basic traveler information
- ✅ Confirmation of available dates
- ✅ Un segundo depósito ($1.674.000 COP) debe hacerse un Días antes de la fecha de inicio o el mismo día en efectivo.
Cancellations:
- The anticipo de $ 186,000 COP no es reembolsable, since it guarantees your spot with the local communities and handles the logistics in the area.
- You can give up your spot to someone else giving advance notice.
- In the event of date changes, these will be evaluated based on the local operator's availability.
What's included?
✅ Transporte ida y vuelta entre Santa Marta y El Mamey (punto de inicio del trekking)
✅ 3 noches de alojamiento en cama o hamaca con mosquitero, en campamentos administrados por comunidades campesinas e indígenas
✅ 3 desayunos, 4 almuerzos, 3 cenas
✅ Refrigerios, frutas y snacks durante la caminata
✅ Agua purificada disponible para recargar tu botella en los campamentos
✅ Opción de alimentación vegetariana o vegana (bajo solicitud)
✅ Trekking guiado de 4 días hasta Ciudad Perdida (Teyuna)
✅ Ingreso al Parque Arqueológico Nacional Teyuna – Ciudad Perdida
✅ Visita a las terrazas arqueológicas de Ciudad Perdida
✅ Tiempo para disfrutar de piscinas naturales de ríos y quebradas durante el recorrido
✅ Guía profesional de habla hispana durante toda la expedición
✅ Acompañamiento de guía indígena en el territorio
✅ Traducción en inglés o francés disponible bajo solicitud
✅ Seguro de asistencia médica durante los 4 días de expedición
✅ Permisos de acceso al territorio
✅ Aportes a las comunidades indígenas y campesinas de la región
✅ Entrada oficial al Parque Arqueológico Nacional Teyuna – Ciudad Perdida emitida por el ICANH (Instituto Colombiano de Antropología e Historia)
✅ Servicio gratuito de guarda equipaje en nuestra oficina de Santa Marta, ideal si continúas tu viaje hacia otro destino después del trekking
What is not included?
❌ Bebidas adicionales (cervezas, refrescos, jugos, bebidas energéticas o agua embotellada)
❌ Compra de artesanías
❌ Transporte en mula para personas o equipaje
❌ Encuentro privado con el Mamo (líder espiritual indígena)
❌ Recogida o regreso en sectores como Bonda, Minca, Buritaca o Palomino (sujeto a disponibilidad y costo adicional)
❌ Servicios no especificados en el plan
Tour Ciudad Perdida 5 Días
For those who prefer a more leisurely experience, an extra day of hiking and relaxation, allowing for a deeper connection with the region and local communities.
This option has a additional value of $2.150.000 COP and must be requested at the time of booking, since it is necessary to plan the itinerary and logistics in advance.
Travel Tips.
Keep the following in mind to ensure a great experience.
WHEN Traveling, keep in mind these Tips:
- Backpack n.° 1: of good size
- Shoes: Boots or Tennis (Good Grip) and flip-flops to Rest.
- Clothing: t-Shirts and Shorts Quick-Drying, Socks, Bathing Suit and Long Clothing (For the Night).
The climate and the experience with the natives:
- The trek takes place in a tropical jungle.
- The temperature ranges from 26°C to 32°C. It is usually hot and quite humid; at night, the temperature can drop to 18°C.
- There is a lot of mosquitoes, gnats and other insects, so it is recommended to bring insect repellent.
- There is a high chance of rain, generally in the evening and the path may be parts of apantanadas.
- During the Tour they have to cross rivers and ravines.
- Native people and their customs are deserving of respect and tolerance for cultural exchange is positive for them and for you.
Important
- The accommodation spaces and power belong to the local communities, we participate and we work in order that the service is of the best quality, however, are independent, and the quality of the facilities depend on them.
- The trail and the facilities are shared by all the agencies, so that the flow of tourists varies depending on the season and the amount of each one.
- The tour involves risks, the insurance coverage includes accidents or injuries in successive trekking.
- Each tourist is responsible for his belongings, Teyuna Tours is not responsible for items left behind or lost during the trip.
Dear Tourist,.
At the time of passing through the indigenous communities, please respect their space and privacy. Do not take photos without permission. It is also very important that you follow the indications of the guide and help us care for and preserve the environment of this magical destination.
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