Refuge of the Wiwa indigenous community

Gotshezy 2 days Tour

Adorned with the best preserved landscapes, where you will have the opportunity to explore rivers, if you wish, lose total connection with the outside world

Gotsezhy Tour 2 Days

Santa Marta, Colombia

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Tour to the indigenous community GOTSEZHY

GOTSEZHY tour 2 days is a trekking to a refuge of the Wiwa indigenous community, located in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, adorned with the best preserved landscapes, where you will have the opportunity to explore rivers, if you wish, lose total connection with the outside world, To connect with nature. In addition, there will be activities with indigenous people, allowing us to better understand their worldview, beliefs, but above all the importance of ethnic and cultural diversity.

The indigenous refuge has an access that allows, only 15 minutes of walking, to discover the majestic natural pool of the Matuna waterfall, where you can take a refreshing swim, sunbathe and even observe some typical birds of the region.

For this tour we have daily departures with a minimum of 2 people.

¡Know Gotsezhy, the refuge of the Wiwa indigenous community!

Itinerary

Tour to the indigenous community GOTSEZHY 2 Days

SANTA MARTA – GUACHACA – GOTSEZHY

In the Gotsezhy tour 2 days, the adventure begins around 8:00 – 8:30 am when we pick you up in Santa Marta in a 4 × 4 car, in order to get to Guachaca. From there, we met the indigenous guide and began the walking of 3 h 30 min on average, until we reached the indigenous town. From there we walk to the Gotsezhy refuge, crossing some rivers, to rest and have lunch.

In the afternoon we go to the Matuna waterfall, to get there we will take a 15-minute walk, over there  we can enjoy a delicious swim in the natural pool, then return to the shelter for dinner and rest in the accommodations.


If you want to live a folkloric experience with the community through native songs and dances, you can include it in the activities for the night, as long as the community’s musical group has the availability.

GOTSEZHY – GUACHACA – SANTA MARTA

Start the day at 7:00 am with a delicious breakfast prepared by cooks of the indigenous community. In case the mamo is in the community you will receive a talk about their customs and traditions, we will also have the opportunity to ask questions about him Culture and thought.

After lunch they will receive art and weaving classes from the indigenous women of the community and once finished we will start the walk back to the entrance of Guachaca where they will be picked up by our 4×4 cars.

Include:

  • What does the two days tour include?
  • Transport round trip. (Santa Marta – Entrance path in Guachaca).
  • Food: (From lunch on the first day to lunch on the last day) typical Colombian food.
  • Room: Accommodation in bed or hammock (according to availability), for one night.
  • Spanish-speaking certified guides from the region that provide  the best experience, and indigenous guide that allows a closer interaction with the communities.
  • Translators. Depending on availability, please request if required.
  • Contribution to indigenous and rural communities.
  • Medical assistance insurance.
  • Luggage storage service in the office of Santa Marta.
  • Activities of crafts and interaction with the mamo (maximum expression of wisdom in the indigenous community).
 

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