Highlights
- Guided interpretive hike in the Sierra Madre
- Cultural dialogue with Indigenous hosts
- Learn about worldview, history, and traditional crafts
- Local food tasting experience
- Overnight accommodation in a community space intended for visitors
Description
Enjoy an authentic 2-day, 1-night experience spending time with an indigenous community in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Through interpretive hikes, daily activities, and opportunities for listening, you will learn about the deep connection between the land, the culture, and community life.
This experience is not a tourist spectacle but a respectful encounter guided by members of the community, ideal for curious, patient, and conscious travelers.
️ ITINERARY
Day 1 – Approach hike and community life
Meet at 8:30 a.m. in Nuevo Calabazo and receive a welcome from your guide.
4.5-kilometer (2.8-mile) uphill hike to the indigenous community (leisurely pace, approx. 1.5–2 hours).
Stop at the Pairo peak, an artisanal community and conservation area.
Welcome to the community and tour of:
Ceremonial houses
Traditional terraces
Cultivation areas
A space for listening and reflection, guided by the words of the elders.
Visit to the traditional trapiche (subject to availability).
Activity using fique and natural fibers.
Community lunch.
Afternoon Activities:
Coca leaf harvesting
Learning about plants and daily life
Processing of seashells (naca)
Community dinner.
Evening space for conversation and learning
Accommodation in a hammock with a mosquito net.
Day 2 – Weaving, Giving Thanks, and Return
Traditional breakfast.
Dyeing of fique with natural colors extracted from plants and tubers.
Weaving workshop with a woman from the community:
Converting fiber into yarn
Basic weaving techniques
Intimate moment of gratitude to the land, led by the local guide.
Community lunch.
Hike back to Calabazo.
End of the experience.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This experience takes place in a living Indigenous territory; cultural norms must be respected.
Some activities are subject to community availability and weather conditions.
Before taking photographs, it is necessary to ask for permission.
Includes
Spanish language guide.
Community Contributions
Assistance from a local
Contributions to the Indigenous Community
2-day all-risks insurance
Meals: 2 lunches, 1 breakfast, 1 dinner
1-liter bottle of water | Filters are available for refilling bottles
Fruit, depending on the harvest and season
Accommodation on a hammock
Spiritual cleansing
Activities within the community
Excludes
Services not described.
Important Information
- The access hike is 4.5 kilometers (2.8 miles) with a moderate climb; a good basic level of fitness is required.
Overnight stay in hammocks with mosquito nets; beds are available on request only and do not have a fan.
There is no cell phone reception or Wi-Fi access in the community.
Please bring light luggage; only one small rucksack per person is permitted.
The temperature may drop in the early morning; warm clothing is recommended.
Spiritual cleansing and some activities are subject to the availability of traditional healers.
Meals are prepared using local ingredients.
This is a sacred territory: bringing in alcohol, psychoactive substances, or drones is prohibited.
Access to the community's homes is not permitted; the local guide's instructions must be followed at all times.
Please bring sufficient hydration, insect repellent, a flashlight, and suitable walking shoes.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
