From Santa Marta: 1-Day Nueva Venecia & Ciénaga Grande Tour
ID: GYG1402706-2141734
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Explore the stilt villages of Nueva Venecia on a guided boat tour from Santa Marta. Learn about the local way of life, visit a traditional boat maker, and discover the culture of the Ciénaga Grande.
Begin your tour with a morning pickup and listen to your guide's instructions before starting this unique experience. Board a motorboat, crafted by local artisans, and head to the stilt villages of Nueva Venecia, communities built on water that offer a fascinating and uncommon way of life.
During your visit, learn about the history, culture, and organization of these communities. Discover how their spaces function, including the school, church, police station, small shops, and recreational areas, and gain insight into their lifestyle, completely adapted to the aquatic environment.
Visit the home of a local artisan responsible for crafting traditional boats, a vital task for the community, as these boats are essential for mobility and their main economic activity: fishing.
Highlights
- Discover the unique culture of the Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta
- Explore the stilt villages of Nueva Venecia on a guided boat tour
- Learn about the local way of life and visit a traditional boat maker
- See how the community has adapted to life in a water-based environment
- Enjoy a unique experience in one of Colombia's most important wetlands
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Tour starts at 8:00 a.m.
Listen to guide's instructions before starting
Experience the unique lifestyle of stilt village communities
INCLUDED
- Motorized boat ride
- Visit to Nueva Venecia stilt villages
- Cultural insights into local life
- Visit to a local artisan's house
- transport
- travel insurance
- local guide
- traditional lunch
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.
