Private Tour

Tunkeka Indigenous People Cultural Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

5 hours

Mobile ticket

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.

- A trip by motorbike

- 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

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Bring comfortable shoes and water. Keep hydrating constantly and use sunscreen

Be aware that transport of this tour will be by motorbike

The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Palomino

Are you more into getting in touch with locals? Come and meet the real guardians of nature! 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. 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.

5 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

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Reviews

5.00

2 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Excellent insight into Tunkeka lifestyle
LULA M,,Dec 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour of indigenous village of the Tunkeka village. My guide Esneider was excellent and communicated with the local people. We went down to the river afterwards which was pristine and clear. It was an authentic experience not a tourist trap in any way.
Easy, interesting tour .
marthabri,,Aug 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Guide knowledgeable, helpful. bike ride new to me and he was careful. Answered many questions. Interesting to understand a little about indiginous peublo and traditions