Trekking to the Lost City (Teyuna) with an indigenous Wiwa storyteller | Kalaira
4 Days

Trekking to the Lost City (Teyuna) with an indigenous Wiwa storyteller

  • Only agency operated and guided by 100% indigenous people in Lost City
  • 6-8 hours a day
  • 1200 masl
  • Debit and Credit cards or Paypal
  • Santa Marta City, Colombia
  • Spanish and English
  • 18
  • 78

Description Lost City

Lost City (Teyuna) is an ancient ceremonial, political and religious center of the Tayrona civilization, hidden among the mountains of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. For any nature lover visiting Colombia, this destination is a must-see.

Difficulty Grade A 85%

Trip Overview



From cities like Santa Marta, Cartagena, Bogotá and Medellín, you can reach Ciudad Perdida. However, access is exclusively through organized tours, which usually last 4 or 5 days, covering around 60 kilometers of walking. These tours include transfers, lodging, food, entry permits and local guides.

  • The only 100% indigenous agency in Lost City (Teyuna).
  • Cultural immersion with the Wiwa indigenous community.
  • Talk around the fire to share the word.

Itinerary

The walk begins from Santa Marta, taking you by 4×4 vehicle to El Mamey. From there, you walk around 8 kilometers to Camp 1, passing through impressive landscapes and enjoying the lush vegetation of the Sierra Nevada.

The second day involves a walk of approximately 15.5 kilometers until you reach Paraíso Teyuna. This section includes a visit to Casa Wiwa and the Mutanzi indigenous people, offering you a unique experience of contact with the local culture.

At the end of the day, we will be 2 km from Lost City (Teyuna).

The third day is the most exciting, as you will visit the legendary Lost City. After ascending the 1,260 steps that lead to the archaeological park, you will have time to explore its structures and immerse yourself in its history before returning to Cabaña Mumake.

The last day involves the return to Santa Marta, completing about 16 kilometers of walking. After enjoying a farewell lunch at El Mamey, you will be transferred back to Santa Marta, where you can reflect on the incredible adventure you have experienced.

Cost

Includes

  • Food
  • Dormitory
  • Translator guide to English
  • Transportation from Santa Marta to Lost City starting point
  • Transportation from Lost City starting point to Santa Marta

Excludes

  • Transportation to Santa Marta

Location

Meeting point is at Santa Marta city.

FAQs Lost City

This trekking is Grade A or very difficult trekking route. Recommended physical condition is very good endurance, strength, and altitude acclimatization.

Learn more about difficulty here.

This trekking is Grade A or very difficult  trekking route. Excellent physical condition, extensive experience, technical skills.

On average, you walk about 6 to 8 hours per day.

There’s no signal during the trekking. But in the camps you can buy wifi

Date Availability

As you can see (on a mobile phone, you must click the orange circle with the currency sign), we have very flexible availability. Except for the month of September, when spiritual restoration rituals are performed by the indigenous communities. During these dates, travelers are not allowed to enter.

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    Difficulty levels definition

    Scroll down to see all difficulty levels.

    Grade

    Description

    Length

    Elevation Gain

    Terrain

    Altitude

    Experience

    Recommended Physical Condition

    Example

    A+

    Extremely Difficult

    More than 30 km (19 miles)

    More than 1,500 m (4,900 feet)

    Very steep terrain, light climbing, areas without defined trails

    More than 4,000 m (13,100 feet)

    Excellent physical condition, extensive experience, technical skills

    Excellent endurance, strength, and altitude acclimatization

    High mountain peak ascents

    A

    Very Difficult

    20-30 km (12-19 miles)

    1,000-1,500 m (3,300-4,900 feet)

    Steep terrain, river crossings, possible snow

    3,000-4,000 m (10,000-13,100 feet)

    Very good physical condition, significant experience

    Very good endurance, strength, and altitude acclimatization

    Alpine traverses, high-altitude trekking

    B+

    Difficult

    15-20 km (9-12 miles)

    500-1,000 m (1,650-3,300 feet)

    Less defined trails, steep sections, rocky or uneven terrain

    2,500-3,000 m (8,200-10,000 feet)

    Good physical condition, hiking experience

    Good endurance and strength, familiarity with moderate altitudes

    Full-day mountain hikes

    B

    Moderately Difficult

    10-15 km (6-9 miles)

    300-500 m (1,000-1,650 feet)

    Marked trails but rocky or with steep inclines

    1,500-2,500 m (5,000-8,200 feet)

    Reasonable physical condition, some experience

    Moderate physical condition, adequate endurance and strength

    National park hikes

    C

    Moderate

    5-10 km (3-6 miles)

    200-300 m (650-1,000 feet)

    Well-marked trails, moderate inclines

    Up to 1,500 m (5,000 feet)

    Not much experience needed, good physical condition

    Basic physical condition, some endurance

    Nature area hikes, hill trails

    D

    Easy

    3-5 km (2-3 miles)

    100-200 m (330-650 feet)

    Well-maintained trails, generally flat or with gentle slopes

    Generally at low altitudes

    No experience needed, basic physical condition

    Minimum physical condition, suitable for beginners

    Local park walks

    E

    Beginner

    Less than 3 km (less than 2 miles)

    Less than 100 m (less than 330 feet)

    Paved trails or easy paths

    Very low altitudes

    No experience or great physical condition needed

    Suitable for anyone, including children and elderly

    Urban trails or park walks

    Grade

    A+

    Description

    Extremely Difficult

    Length

    More than 30 km (19 miles)

    Elevation Gain

    More than 1,500 m (4,900 feet)

    Terrain

    Very steep terrain, light climbing, areas without defined trails

    Altitude

    More than 4,000 m (13,100 feet)

    Experience

    Excellent physical condition, extensive experience, technical skills

    Recommended Physical Condition

    Excellent endurance, strength, and altitude acclimatization

    Example

    High mountain peak ascents

    Grade

    A

    Description

    Very Difficult

    Length

    20-30 km (12-19 miles)

    Elevation Gain

    1,000-1,500 m (3,300-4,900 feet)

    Terrain

    Steep terrain, river crossings, possible snow

    Altitude

    3,000-4,000 m (10,000-13,100 feet)

    Experience

    Very good physical condition, significant experience

    Recommended Physical Condition

    Very good endurance, strength, and altitude acclimatization

    Example

    Alpine traverses, high-altitude trekking

    Grade

    B+

    Description

    Difficult

    Length

    15-20 km (9-12 miles)

    Elevation Gain

    500-1,000 m (1,650-3,300 feet)

    Terrain

    Less defined trails, steep sections, rocky or uneven terrain

    Altitude

    2,500-3,000 m (8,200-10,000 feet)

    Experience

    Good physical condition, hiking experience

    Recommended Physical Condition

    Good endurance and strength, familiarity with moderate altitudes

    Example

    Full-day mountain hikes

    Grade

    B

    Description

    Moderately Difficult

    Length

    10-15 km (6-9 miles)

    Elevation Gain

    300-500 m (1,000-1,650 feet)

    Terrain

    Marked trails but rocky or with steep inclines

    Altitude

    1,500-2,500 m (5,000-8,200 feet)

    Experience

    Reasonable physical condition, some experience

    Recommended Physical Condition

    Moderate physical condition, adequate endurance and strength

    Example

    National park hikes

    Grade

    C

    Description

    Moderate

    Length

    5-10 km (3-6 miles)

    Elevation Gain

    200-300 m (650-1,000 feet)

    Terrain

    Well-marked trails, moderate inclines

    Altitude

    Up to 1,500 m (5,000 feet)

    Experience

    Not much experience needed, good physical condition

    Recommended Physical Condition

    Basic physical condition, some endurance

    Example

    Nature area hikes, hill trails

    Grade

    D

    Description

    Easy

    Length

    3-5 km (2-3 miles)

    Elevation Gain

    100-200 m (330-650 feet)

    Terrain

    Well-maintained trails, generally flat or with gentle slopes

    Altitude

    Generally at low altitudes

    Experience

    No experience needed, basic physical condition

    Recommended Physical Condition

    Minimum physical condition, suitable for beginners

    Example

    Local park walks

    Grade

    E

    Description

    Beginner

    Length

    Less than 3 km (less than 2 miles)

    Elevation Gain

    Less than 100 m (less than 330 feet)

    Terrain

    Paved trails or easy paths

    Altitude

    Very low altitudes

    Experience

    No experience or great physical condition needed

    Recommended Physical Condition

    Suitable for anyone, including children and elderly

    Example

    Urban trails or park walks