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Ciudad Perdida 5-Day Trek from Santa Marta

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Plan your adventure:
Hiking & Trekking
Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
High Intensity
Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 1 - 8
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Santa Marta to El Mamey

    Santa Marta to El Mamey
    Start point
    Santa Marta (Distrito Turístico Cultural E Histórico), Magdalena, Colombia (Santa Marta Hotels/Accommodations, 08:00)
    Meals
    Lunch (Typical Colombian cuisine at local restaurant), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • 3-hour road trip from Santa Marta to El Mamey
    • Lunch at local restaurant with typical Colombian cuisine
    • 4-hour trek (7 km) to first campsite through natural landscapes
    • Dinner at campsite
    Landmarks
    El Mamey
  3. Day 2

    El Mamey Trek to Third Camp

    El Mamey Trek to Third Camp
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at campsite
    • 2-hour trek to indigenous village of Mutanzi
    • Cultural immersion in Mutanzi village
    • 40-minute walk to second campsite
    • Lunch at second campsite
    • 4-hour trek to third camp
    • Dinner at third camp
    Landmarks
    Mutanzi
  4. Day 3

    Ciudad Perdida Exploration and Return Trek

    Ciudad Perdida Exploration and Return Trek
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at third camp
    • Trek and climb 1,200 stone steps to Ciudad Perdida
    • 2-hour guided exploration of Ciudad Perdida ruins
    • Guide-led insights into history and significance of Ciudad Perdida
    • Lunch at third camp
    • 4-hour return trek (11 km) to second camp
    • Dinner at second camp
    Landmarks
    Ciudad Perdida
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  5. Day 4

    Second Camp to First Camp

    Second Camp to First Camp
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at second camp
    • 4-hour trek back to first camp through natural scenery
    • Dinner at first camp
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  6. Day 5

    First Camp to Santa Marta

    First Camp to Santa Marta
    End point
    Santa Marta (Distrito Turístico Cultural E Histórico), Magdalena, Colombia (Santa Marta Hotels/accommodation, 15:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (At local restaurant (same venue as Day 1))

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at first camp
    • 7-hour trek (16 km) back to El Mamey, primarily downhill
    • Lunch at local restaurant in El Mamey
    • Drive from El Mamey back to Santa Marta
    Landmarks
    El Mamey

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      This Ciudad Perdida trek has a medium-high intensity during the 5 days and 4 nights. If you are looking for a more demanding trek you can do the experience in 4 days and 3 nights.

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