Today Expotur brings you a list of Tips to go to the Lost City and that way you can make the most of this incredible experience, in which you will have the opportunity to connect with nature and the ancestral cultures of the indigenous tribes that still inhabit the area.
It is important that you keep in mind the following:
In addition, we present the following recommendations necessary to optimally go to the Lost City Tour:
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 EquipmentÂ
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 bring: 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.
– The personal care items are needed, so do not forget to bring 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.
DocumentationÂ
To book the Lost City Trek you must show in the offices of Expotur your identification document (passport, identity card 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
Another tips to go to the lost city is the vaccination. It is recommended to have the yellow fever vaccine as a preventive measure for the Lost City Trek.
That’s all Adventurer! If you are interested in making the Lost City Tour, contact us and live the adventure.
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