Santa Marta: Tour in the highlands to Kogui indigenous community (ULDEZHAXA)
ID: GYG955724-1506656
Category:
Country: Colombia
Duration:
2 days
Description
A 2 days and 1 night dive, with a 16 kilometer hike to reach a Kogui indigenous community called Uldezhaxa, you will learn more about the indigenous communities of Colombia.
The Kogui community is one of the four indigenous ethnic groups of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. For them it is important to preserve the tradition, culture and ancestral legacy that still survives in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
Rich in culture and ancestral wisdom that has been passed down from generation to generation, the Kogui ULDEZHAXA community opens its doors to welcome visitors with open arms and show them its historical value and cultural and ancestral customs.
The tour begins and ends in the city of Santa Marta, at the point where you are staying at 7:00 am, and ends again in Santa Marta on the second day at 4:00 pm.
WHAT WILL YOU MEET IN THIS EXPERIENCE?
The Kogui community, customs and culture.
Kogui families.
The processes of handicrafts.
Cultural activities.
The extraction of guarapo (sugar cane juice).
Indigenous tour guides.
Manufacture of backpacks.
Interaction with indigenous women.
Ecological hikes
Highlights
- Travel accompanied by indigenous tour guides.
- Learn more about indigenous communities.
- Interaction with indigenous women for handicrafts.
- Cultural Experience
- Roundtrip transportation included
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Bring enough insect repellent
Bring a raincoat in case of rain to cover your belongings.
This tour is 2 days and 1 night so a sandal is required for the night.
This tour has a hike of 16 km
INCLUDED
- Round trip transportation
- Accommodation in hammocks
- Indigenous tour guide
- Travel insurance
- Food
- Ecological hikes
- Cultural talks
- Handicrafts talks
NOT INCLUDED
- Additional expenses ( Motorcycle, Mule)
- Purchase of handicrafts
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
