From Santa Marta: 1-Day Nueva Venecia & Ciénaga Grande Tour
Magdalena, Colombia
Explore the stilt villages of Nueva Venecia on a guided boat tour from Santa Marta. Learn about the local way of life, visit a traditional boat maker, and discover the culture of the Ciénaga Grande.
Highlights
- Discover the unique culture of the Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta
- Explore the stilt villages of Nueva Venecia on a guided boat tour
- Learn about the local way of life and visit a traditional boat maker
- See how the community has adapted to life in a water-based environment
- Enjoy a unique experience in one of Colombia's most important wetlands
Description
Begin your tour with a morning pickup and listen to your guide's instructions before starting this unique experience. Board a motorboat, crafted by local artisans, and head to the stilt villages of Nueva Venecia, communities built on water that offer a fascinating and uncommon way of life.
During your visit, learn about the history, culture, and organization of these communities. Discover how their spaces function, including the school, church, police station, small shops, and recreational areas, and gain insight into their lifestyle, completely adapted to the aquatic environment.
Visit the home of a local artisan responsible for crafting traditional boats, a vital task for the community, as these boats are essential for mobility and their main economic activity: fishing.
Includes
- Motorized boat ride
- Visit to Nueva Venecia stilt villages
- Cultural insights into local life
- Visit to a local artisan's house
- transport
- travel insurance
- local guide
- traditional lunch
Excludes
- beers
- Personal expenses
Important Information
- Tour starts at 8:00 a.m. Listen to guide's instructions before starting Experience the unique lifestyle of stilt village communities
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
