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Santa Marta: Taironaka Indigenous Tour
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 1h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Multiple languages
Overview
- You're not just a spectator; you'll have direct interaction with the people.
- Led personally by an indigenous guide
- Access to terraces and antiques
- Meeting and personal interaction with an Indigenous family
- Optional arrival 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. The Taironaka Hotel is located at kilometer 56 (or 56.6) of the Troncal del Caribe, on the route from Santa Marta to Riohacha, in the 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 straight to the hotel. This is especially convenient for groups, costs extra, and offers a nice, relaxed journey over the water. 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 Indigenous Tour
- 1h
- English
What's included, what's not
- Personal tour with an Indigenous guide
- Tour in Spanish (also available in English upon request)
- Welcome with a traditional drink in the hotel restaurant
- Visit to the historic terraces, with explanations of their spiritual and cultural significance
- Guided tour of the antiquities exhibition, with detailed explanations of the history of the region
- Personal meet-and-greet with members of the Kogi community
- Plenty of water during the entire experience
- Optional access to the hotel restaurant or a swim in the Don Diego River after the tour
- Option to book the Cacao Tour in advance (also led by our team)
- Arrival and departure by river boat (available on request on booking)
Know before you book
- Not suitable for: Wheelchair users
- In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
What you can expect
Experience a special encounter with the vibrant culture of the indigenous communities of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. This tour offers you not only knowledge but also genuine insights, personal conversations, and moments of connection with nature and tradition – in an authentic, respectful, and intimate way.
Your tour is conducted in Spanish, but can also be conducted in English upon request. The meeting point is the restaurant at Hotel Taironaka. You have the option of arriving by boat (at an additional cost), allowing you to enjoy the stunning natural scenery en route. You will be welcomed with a traditional drink before your Indigenous guide personally kicks off the approximately 45-minute tour.
Together, you will explore the historic terraces and learn about their spiritual and cultural significance. Next, you will visit the antiquities exhibition, where the history of the region and its indigenous peoples will be brought to life for you. The tour culminates in a special encounter with other members of the community – an authentic experience that will give you an in-depth insight into their culture.
After the tour, you can dine at the hotel restaurant or go for a refreshing swim in the Don Diego River. If you'd like to enhance your experience, you can also book our Cacao Tour in advance, which is also led by our team.
Location
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. The Taironaka Hotel is located at kilometer 56 (or 56.6) of the Troncal del Caribe, on the route from Santa Marta to Riohacha, in the 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 straight to the hotel. This is especially convenient for groups, costs extra, and offers a nice, relaxed journey over the water. 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