The Lost City Colombia
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Lost City Colombia: Everything You Need to Know Before Your Trek
The Lost City Colombia is an unmatched destination that offers adventure, culture, and ancient mystery in equal parts. Nestled in the heart of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, this archaeological wonder is not only a physical challenge but also a spiritual journey through Colombia’s indigenous heritage.
The Lost City, is an ancient archaeological site believed to have been founded around 800 CE, centuries before Machu Picchu. The site is also known by its indigenous name: Teyuna.
Visiting the Lost City in Colombia
Built by the Tayrona civilization, the city was once home to a thriving community before being abandoned during the Spanish conquest. Today, it’s a sacred place for local indigenous groups like the Kogi, Wiwa, Arhuaco, and Kankuamo, who still inhabit the surrounding areas.
Unlike typical tourist destinations, the Lost City remains untouched by mass tourism, and visiting it requires a demanding multi-day jungle hike. But for those who make the journey, the reward is an emotional connection with history, nature, and self-discovery.
The Best Trek to the Lost City Colombia
The Lost City Trek Colombia gives us the opportunity to go on a terrific journey through the path of the “Tayronas” on an adventure through the thick tropical rainforest and full with invaluable biological wealth.
In Lost City Trek, we will know about the customs of the locals and indigenous communities (descendants of the “Tayronas”) who still inhabit the territory. A choice of archaeological tourism in Santa Marta, Colombia, with mountain hiking to explore this pre-Hispanic jewel where harmony and balance with nature practiced and professed by the ancient inhabitants of this land is evident, where today Kogui people maintains its legacy.
