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A group of people hiking in a forested area with dense vegetation and rocks. 2
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By Taironaka Eco Hotel
Free cancellation available
Price is $31 per adult
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Overview

    • Interact directly with the local people
    • Enjoy a personal guided tour with an indigenous guide
    • Discover historical terraces and antiques
    • Meet an indigenous family in person
    • Optionally arrive by river boat

Activity location

    • Santa Marta
    • Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Km 56.6 #via, Riohacha, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Kolumbien | The meeting point is the Eco Hotel Taironaka. Hotel Taironaka is located at kilometer 56 (or 56.6) of the Troncal del Caribe, on the route from Santa Marta to Riohacha, in Vereda Don Diego, Magdalena, right in front of the bridge over the Río Don Diego. There are two ways to get there: By boat: You can take the Don Diego River and go directly to the hotel. This is especially convenient for groups, incurs a surcharge, and offers a pleasant, relaxing journey by water. To arrange this, please contact us in advance. On foot: Alternatively, you can walk from the village of Don Diego to the hotel. This way, you can experience the Sierra Nevada area up close and enjoy nature during the walk.
    • Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia

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Santa Marta: Taironaka Tour of Indigenous Culture

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • Spanish
Language options: Spanish
Starting time: 1:00PM
Price details
$30.85 x 2 Adults$61.70
Total
Price is $61.70

Santa Marta: Taironaka Indigenous Tour

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • Spanish
Language options: Spanish
Price details
$30.85 x 2 Adults$61.70
Total
Price is $61.70

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Personal guided tour with an indigenous guide
  • Inclusions
    Tour in Spanish
  • Inclusions
    Welcome with a traditional drink in the hotel restaurant
  • Inclusions
    Visit to the historic terraces with explanations of their spiritual and cultural significance
  • Inclusions
    Guided tour of the antiques exhibition with detailed explanations of the region's history
  • Inclusions
    Personal meeting with members of the Kogi community
  • Inclusions
    Plenty of water during the entire experience
  • Inclusions
    Optional access to the hotel restaurant or a swim in the Don Diego River after the tour
  • Inclusions
    Option to book the Cacao Tour in advance (also led by our team)
  • Exclusions
    Arrival and departure by riverboat (available on request on booking)

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Enjoy a special encounter with the vibrant culture of the indigenous communities of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. This tour will not only give you knowledge but also genuine insights, personal conversations and moments of connection with nature and tradition – authentic, respectful and intimate.

    Your guided tour will be conducted in Spanish. The meeting point is the restaurant at the Eco-Hotel Taironaka (Don Diego River). Optionally, you can arrive by boat (at an additional charge) and enjoy the impressive natural surroundings along the way. You will be welcomed with a traditional drink before your indigenous guide personally kicks off the approximately one-hour tour.

    Together, you will explore the historic terraces and learn more about their spiritual and cultural significance. Next, you will visit the antiques exhibition, where the history of the region and its indigenous peoples will be brought to life for you. The special finale is a meeting with other members of the community – an authentic encounter that will give you an in-depth insight into their culture.

    After the tour, you can dine at the hotel restaurant or take a refreshing dip in the Don Diego River. If you would like to enhance your experience, you can also book our Cacao Tour in advance, which is also led by our team.

Location

Activity location

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    • Santa Marta
    • Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Km 56.6 #via, Riohacha, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Kolumbien | The meeting point is the Eco Hotel Taironaka. Hotel Taironaka is located at kilometer 56 (or 56.6) of the Troncal del Caribe, on the route from Santa Marta to Riohacha, in Vereda Don Diego, Magdalena, right in front of the bridge over the Río Don Diego. There are two ways to get there: By boat: You can take the Don Diego River and go directly to the hotel. This is especially convenient for groups, incurs a surcharge, and offers a pleasant, relaxing journey by water. To arrange this, please contact us in advance. On foot: Alternatively, you can walk from the village of Don Diego to the hotel. This way, you can experience the Sierra Nevada area up close and enjoy nature during the walk.
    • Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia