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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're in direct contact with the people
- It's personally led by an indigenous guide
- Access to terraces and antiques
- Meet and greet 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 in English on request)
- Welcome with a traditional drink in the hotel restaurant
- Visit the historic terraces and learn about their spiritual and cultural significance
- A guided tour of the antique exhibition with detailed explanations of the region's history
- Personal meeting with members of the Kogi community
- Plenty of water throughout the tour
- Optional access to the hotel restaurant or a swim in the Don Diego River after the tour
- You can book the cacao tour in advance (also led by our team)
- Arrival and departure by river boat (optional add-on)
Know before you book
- Not suitable for: Wheelchair users
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 doesn't just give you knowledge, but real insights, personal conversations, and moments of connection with nature and tradition – authentic, respectful, and up close.
Your tour will be in Spanish, but we can also do it in English on request. The meeting point is the restaurant at Hotel Taironaka. You can also arrive by boat (for an extra fee) and enjoy the impressive nature. You'll be welcomed with a traditional drink before your indigenous guide personally opens the approximately 45-minute tour.
Together, you'll explore the historic terraces and learn about their spiritual and cultural significance. Then you'll visit the antiquities exhibition, where the history of the region and its indigenous peoples will be explained to you in a lively way. The special finale is a meeting with other members of the community – an authentic encounter that gives you a deep 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'd like to extend 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