Tunkeka Indigenous People Cultural Tour

Palomino, La Guajira 
Duration

5 hours

Tour Type

Transfer

Pricing

$

Languages

Español, Inglés

Overview

If you are not into intense hikes, but still want to get the most out of Palomino, we highly recommend this experience. In this tour we will pick you up by motorbike from your hotel or inn. You will go around the area of the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta where an indigenous community settles. Here you will be able to meet the community, learn about their handicrafts, customs and beliefs. Besides you will be able to swim and relax in the rivers near the area. A day to disconnect and reconnect with different ways of living. Are you more into getting in touch with locals? Come and meet the real guardians of nature!

What to expect on this Tunkeka Indigenous People cultural tour?

Palomino is near the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta and around this area there are several indigenous tribes. One of those is the Kogui people who live with their communities near the river and deep in nature. Join us in an immersive experience of knowing the Tunkeka town and these indigenous people. Afterward, we invite you to check out a tour with the same vibes: our tubing + Seviaka Indigenous People tour, don’t miss out on all these unique opportunities.

Itinerary

In this tour, the guide will pick you up and you will go by motorbike from Palomino and near the foothills of the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta. You will get to the territory of the Kogui indigenous people.

Learn about their ways of living, their connection to medicinal plants and nature. Listen to them talk about their history and their beliefs and share with them.

Enjoy the interaction and the cultural lesson on indigenous legacy in our country. Afterwards you will also have the chance to swim in the cold fresh river and have a moment of relaxation for yourself.

Finally, the guide will take you back to the hotel or inn in Palomino.

Highlights

  • A trip by motorbike across near the foothills of the Sierra Nevada
  • A short lesson on how indigenous near the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta live
  • The experience of learning about customs and beliefs of indigenous people
  • The chance to have unique handicraft made by Tunkeka people

Included/Excluded

  • Gran Colombia Tours guide
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off by motorbike
  • Entry to Tunkeka
  • All risk insurance
  • Breakfast and lunch
  • Extra purchases 

Know before you book

  • Pick-up and drop-off by motorbike are necessary
  • keep in mind that as the tour takes place in a rural region, local guides may not be completely bilingual

Tour's Location

Palomino, La Guajira 

Owner

admingct

Member Since 2023

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