Tips

Traveler Responsibilities

Respect the privacy of indigenous and peasants. Not enter their houses and take pictures of them or their belongings without asking permission. Pack only the essentials, because the weight is an important factor. Make sure you are in good health. Return
all trash to Santa Marta. Caring and respect what you find. No harm natural or cultural property. There is no mobile phone signal in the park. Tell your family and friends that you can only communicate with them once you are again to Santa Marta.

Clothing and Equipment

During the day, the weather is hot and humid, so we recommend wearing comfortable clothing, shirts and shorts for walking. At night, the temperature is about 16°C and there is a high proportion of mosquitoes and other insects, so it is important to
wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts for sleeping and use insect repellent.

Please do not forget:

• A bottle of water (1 liter), insect repellent, sunscreen, comfortable clothing, walking shoes, and camera.
• Bring only the essentials things in your backpack, remember that the more light is, the walk will be more comfortable and enjoyable.
• Use sport or walking shoes for the trek, and wear sandals for your stay in the camps.
• You have to bring your personal care items, so do not forget your soap, toothbrush and toothpaste, deodorant, foot powder, among others.
• Your personal medicines, if necessary bring them with you.
• If you feel it is necessary, you can bring your sleeping bag, but we offer blankets.
• Among your clothes, be sure to wear shorts, shirts, long pants, socks and swimwear.
• Two big plastic bags will be very useful to keep dry clothing separate from wet clothing.
• The insect repellent is essential to protect you against bites, like sunscreen to protect your skin.
• A bottle of 1 liter of water is sufficient for the first day, we will supply the water needed by the rest of the way with purification tablets.
• Finally, do not forget your camera so that you register the highlights of your trip.

Documentation

To book the Lost City Trek you must show in our offices your identification document (passport or identity card). To take the tour a copy of the document is enough. It is better not to take the original to prevent damage.

Vaccines

Our recommendation is to have the yellow fever vaccine as a preventive measure for Lost City Trek.

Includes

Transportation

Round trip transfers from the hotel or where you stay to the starting point of the tour (El Mamey) in 4WD vehicles.

Meals

• Three (3) breakfasts.
• Four (4) lunches.
• Three (3) dinners.
• Typical food prepared by local chefs.
• Fruits and snacks during walks.

Accommodation

The accommodation during the tour is in hammocks, beds or tents, depending on availability. We provide mosquito nets and blankets every night.

Guidance

Our guides are from the region trained by SENA, with years of experience. They are trained to provide cultural, historical and anthropological information of the indigenous communities and the area.

Travel Insurance

During the tour you will have a medical assistance insurance that cover accidents and illness occurred during the tour. It covers transportation from the place of the event to the medical center, medical assistance, hospitalization and surgeries when
it is necessary.

Contribution to the Communities

We work closely with indigenous and peasant communities. We are committed to support the development of the region through contributions that help to improve the life quality of the locals.

Entrance to the Archaeological Park

The Teyuna Archaeological Park is managed by the Colombian Institute of Anthropology and History (ICANH); an institution assigned the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Colombia. The entrance fee to the archaeological park is included
in the tour.

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