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River Route Tour: A Two-Day Tubing Adventure with Indigenous Kogui Encounter in Santa Marta

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Embark on a thrilling two-day tubing adventure along the Buriticá River in Santa Marta. Encounter the indigenous Kogui community and immerse yourself in their culture while enjoying the stunning biodiversity of the area.

Duration: 2 days

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Santa Marta - Table House

Guachaca - Departure from Santa Marta at 7:00 a.m. (approx), until you reach the path “Casa de Tabla”., 9:30 a.m. (approx), Typical breakfast of the region, there we will know a little about the customs, culture and history of the Vereda. 10:30 a.m. (approx)

Río Buritaca - Tubing in the Buritaca river, there you can enjoy for about 2 hours, the fast and quiet areas that the river offers you, as well as the fauna and flora that abound in this magical place. 12:30 pm. (approx), visit the Kogui indigenous village “Maleiyi”, where you can enjoy a cultural exchange at the hands of the highest indigenous authority of the town. 1:30 p.m. (approx), horseback ride or walk back to the Casa de Tabla path, where you will have a typical lunch from the region. Afternoon bathing in the Buritaca River until 5:30 p.m. and rest in accommodation.

Table House – Quebrada del Sol – Santa Marta

Guachaca - 7:00 am. Breakfast at the accommodation, 8:30 a.m. Horseback riding or hiking (according to your choice) for 2 hours to the Mulkwakungui people, there you can learn about their culture and customs of this indigenous tribe as well as interact with its inhabitants., 12:00 p.m. Lunch at the Quebrada del Sol path, 01.30 p.m. You will know the process of Cacao from the plant to the cup. 03:00 p.m. Return to Santa Marta

What's Included

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Additional Information

The journey is set through a lush forest enclosed by towering mountains, where once a local village community depended on illicit crop cultivation for their livelihood. This has since become a distant memory as the area is now enveloped in peace, with villagers striving towards progress. This led to the inception of the ‘River Route Tour’, aimed at providing alternate income sources for the village’s farmers and native inhabitants. Although scantily populated, the area boosts a plethora of biodiversity. Submerge in the pristine waters of the Buriticá River and take part in the numerous activities on offer. From basking in the area’s indigenous flora and fauna to experiencing the warmth of the local populace, the tour offers it all. Engage in cultural exchange with the natives, ride horses, go tubing, embark on hiking trails, and more.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Andresypi

Aug 27, 2022

Done with heart - The tour ... is wonderful. We loved the scenery and thanks to our guide we spent two days full of adventures. Riding down the river in a bolla was refreshing and exciting, riding horses and motorcycles on the trails is an exhilarating experience. We went to two indigenous villages where we met the mamos who are the spiritual leaders and two students from the indigenous school who taught us how chocolate is made. It tastes great! Our guide told us a lot about nature, life as a farmer and how ecotourism is organized in the Sierra. We saw that they really care for the environment and work together with the indigenous and other farmers as equals. The guide shared his vision with us, he inspired us as much as the tour itself. We highly recommend it because it is done with heart and the project is very supportive of local people creating jobs with perspective even to the next generation. A little tip: We recommend using mineral/ecological sunscreen and apply it at least half an hour before getting into the river because conventional sunscreens pollute the ecosystem.

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