3 days trek to Bunkuany

DAY 1: the Beginning of the Adventure

• 08:00 AM | Pick up at your place of accommodation in Santa Marta.
• 09:00 AM | Brief stop at the office Bonda to save the extra baggage and enjoy a coffee before you start the trek.
• 09:15 AM | Journey of 25 minutes by car to the start point of the walk.
• 09:40 AM | Walk 1 hour (3 km) through the forest until you reach the Stone Donama.
• 11:00 AM | River Mullet: A space to swim, relax and enjoy the experience of jumping in the crystal clear waters of the mountain.
• 12:00 PM | Traditional lunch served in Home Domek.
• 02:00 PM | 3 hour walk (6 km) to La Playita, farm, local self-sustaining in the mountains.
• 05:00 PM | Rest time.
• 06:30 PM | Dinner prepared by the host family. Overnight in the beds.

DAY 2: To the Lost City of Bunkuany

• 08:00 AM | Traditional breakfast with local products from the farm.
• 08:30 AM | Morning walk to Bunkuany (3.5 hours / 8 km): The route enters the Sierra Nevada to the archaeological site of Bunkuany.
• 11:30 AM | Guided tour focused on the history of the ruins and their cultural significance.
• 12:30 PM | Lunch in the Restaurant Bunkuany.
• 02:00 PM | Walk 2.5 hours (2 km) to Calabazo through the forest; an ideal opportunity to spot monkeys, birds, rivers and jungle landscapes impressive.
• 04:30 PM | Arrival to Calabazo to enjoy a cold drink and a rest of 10 minutes.
• 04:45 PM | 1.5 hour walk (3 km) to the People Kogui (our second camp). Dinner and a bonfire.

DAY 3: Cultural Immersion and Return

• 07:45 AM | 500 meters walk to a vantage point near you to appreciate the spectacular views of the snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada.
• 08:15 AM | Traditional breakfast.
• 09:00 AM | Cultural Tour led by an indigenous guide, offering a deep understanding of the traditions of the Kogui, its spirituality, and daily life and worldview.
• 12:30 PM | Lunch and descent: walk 3 miles back to Calabazo.
• 02:00 PM | Transport back to Santa Marta.

IMPORTANT: Trekking Santa Marta reserves the right to modify or cancel the itinerary due to weather conditions, security issues or other unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, alternatives will be offered whenever possible.

What you'll experience:

• Trekking moderate: Walk trails ancestral surrounded by a unique biodiversity.
• Cultural immersion: Significant encounters with indigenous communities Kogui, Wiwa, Arhuacos and Kankuamoslearning about your vision of the world and their relationship with the territory.
• Knowledge and flavors: Tasting organic coffee grown on the slopes of the mountain.
• Spiritual connection: Spaces of meditation and reflection on sacred sites of the Tayrona culture.
• Natural well-being: Moments of relaxation in crystal clear natural pools formed by the mountain rivers.

Trip details:

• Duration: 3 days.
• Includes:
  • Full power.
  • Accommodation in the area of camping.
  • The constant accompaniment of a local guide expert in the area.