The hike to the Lost City (Ciudad Perdida in Spanish) is one of the most magical and memorable moments you can experience in Colombia. A tour of 5 or 6 days that will take you through dense jungle, amazing mountainous landscapes and remote indigenous communities; this is travel at its best!
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=> Check our video of the trek on the right of the page!
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The Lost City itself includes hundreds of terraces and looks more like Palenque in México than Machu Picchu in Perú. But, the real interest is in the 5 or 6 day walk to get there. Hikking into the jungle, fighting mosquitoes, crossing rivers… that´s what it takes to get to the Los City and join the few fortunate ones that make it to the ancient capital of the Tayronas (around 1000 persons a year).
Discovered in the 70´s, the Lost City is located on the sides of the Buriticá River, 1200 meters above sea level. Built by the Tayronas between the 11th and 14th centuries, Teyuna (the original name of the city) was the main urban center of the Tayronas in the Sierra Nevada with a population of a few thousands.
=> More info about the Lost City and around: History of the Lost City, Photos of the Lost City Trek, Indian Communities near the Lost City, Fauna and Flora Lost City
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The journey is an adventure but it´s safe and the guides are very experienced and in good shape, so there shouldn´t be any problem. The hikes could be demanding (8 hours per day maximum) but you can also choose the 6 days tour if you think that it could be too much for you. If you´re still not sure this is the kind of journey you would enjoy, check out our Recommendations for the Lost City Trek or review some testimonials.
En route, you will be given plenty of food and fruits to make sure that you keep your energy levels high in order to enjoy the whole experience. At night, you sleep in either beds or hammocks in well maintained camps and you even have the possibility to refresh yourself with a cold beer.
=>If you've decided to take on the Lost City Trek, check the itinerary or start preparing your backpack.
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All trips to the Lost City are organised by agencies based in Taganga or Santa Marta. This is one of the best treks in Colombia and in South America, don't miss it.
=> Information on how to book your trip to the Lost City
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