About The Lost City

The Ciudad Perdida or the Lost City in Colombia is situated in South America. It is believed to have been established in 800 BCE.  "Teyuna" and "Buritaca 200” are its monikers. A group of treasure looters accidentally discovered stone steps in 1972 that leads them to an abandoned city.

Getting to the Lost City is now no more an issue as there is a lot of improvement in infrastructure and hence the growth in tourism in Colombia. The Lost City is the best opportunity to connect with nature and prove yourself everything you thought you were not capable of in the realm of fitness. You will also have the opportunity to have direct contact with the Kogi, who still preserve the traditions of the Tayronas, the first inhabitants of the Lost City. There are several different tour operators who run treks to the Lost City, as it is not possible to visit the site by oneself.

Around 1220 stone steps is a great adventure for travel seekers. With the entire hike requiring 42 km of walking, it most certainly needs a high level of fitness. The hike includes a number of river crossings and steep climbs and descents. The Lost City is buried deep in Colombia’s jungle and is impossible to access by road. The only way to visit is to walk there This adventurous combination of nature and trekking make this journey memorable for every traveler. It is an amazing experience, and sure to be one standout memory for all time to come.

Must See

  • Get fit and take on the trek up just for the thrill of it
  • Encounter along the way the Wiwa, Kogui, Arhuaco, and Kankuamo, indigenous tribes who all consider the mountains as well as the ruins of the city  very close to their heart and consider themselves wards of the Earth's ecological welfare

How to reach

From Santa Marta to Minca it is about  21 kilometres

By bus: Buses ply  three times a day

It will cost 18900 pesos to 68000 pesos [ 5 to 18 USD] and take 2 to 3 hours

By taxi: It will cost you 150000 peso to 230000 pesos [40 to 60 USD] and takes about one hour and a half

Tips

  • Consider limiting yourself to getting here in the dry season
  • Having something like a bandana is absolutely essential to mop up that sweat on the hike
  • Leave your luggage behind during the trek
  • You will need hiking boots
  • Be warned that humidity is not always your friend
  • Take along with you a bug spray
  • You’ll have to cross a few streams or rivers with waterproof shoes on, or with your shoes and socks in your hand
  • Carry a first-aid kit
  • Make sure you have a rain jacket
  • Take along your own headlamp

Visit Time

Sunday:              6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Monday:             6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday:            6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday:       6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Thursday:           6.00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Friday:                6.00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Saturday:            6.00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

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Time you can spend

2 to 3 hours

 

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