Ciudad Perdida is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Colombia, is located in the wonderful Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and is a must if you visit the Caribbean coast of the country. This place is an ancestral relic of the indigenous culture Tayrona, has an enormous archaeological importance because these constructions date back to the year 700 and have an architectural complexity and this makes it a historical pearl of Colombia and sacred site for the communities that currently live there. This lost city was hidden in the middle of the jungle for many years until in 1976 some treasure hunters discovered the place in an expedition, then, the Colombian government decided to turn this place into a protected area.
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How to get to Ciudad Perdida, Colombia?
This wonderful tourist site is located in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, to get to the Ciudad Perdida Archaeological Park must first arrive in Santa Marta, the entrance to this place must be done through a tour guide and a tourism company, as it is a complex road and there is no free access to the park, ie, if you do not enter with a guide you will not be allowed in.
The route is as follows: From Santa Marta, take the road to Riohacha and take the detour to El Mamey. From El Mamey it will take between two and three days to reach the park through a bridle path.
Geography and climate in Ciudad Perdida, Santa Marta
The Ciudad Perdida Archaeological Park has a humid and temperate climate. It is located between 0 and 2500 meters above sea level. It has temperatures between 0°C and 28°C, taking into account the area of the park you want to visit. If you visit the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta you will find frost.
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What to do in Ciudad Perdida?
During your visit to the Ciudad Perdida Archaeological Park, what you can do is marvel at the architectural complex that the Taironas ancestors designed millions of years ago. This place is magical, it is a sacred place for the current inhabitants, if you visit this park, you must be very respectful with the beliefs and the indigenous community that lives there, you will be able to learn about their cosmogony and the importance that each corner of the park has for them.
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The walk inside the park consists of cobblestone paths, 1200 stairs, terraces that communicate with each other and platforms on which it is said that important ceremonies were held for the indigenous tribes.
It is said that this place could have been the political and manufacturing center of the Tayronas, in the more than 2 square kilometers of the park you will find the architectural beauty of this community.
In addition, the landscape that decorates the site is enchanting, its green mountains and flora make this park a gratifying experience to the long journey that must be made to get there.
Visiting the Ciudad Perdida – Teyuna Archaeological Park is a spiritual experience in which you can rediscover yourself, free yourself from stress and meditate in the midst of nature, an excellent journey of adventure and charms.
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Recommendations for going to Ciudad Perdida Park
As we have already said, it is important that you acquire a tourist package for the almost 6 days of journey that takes the trip to Ciudad Perdida, this way you will be able to obtain food, if you want to have provisions it is recommended to buy them in Santa Marta.
It is recommended to bring little luggage, comfortable clothes for warm weather for the tour in the Ciudad Perdida Park, sun block, grip shoes, insect repellent, use a hat or cap to protect yourself from the sun.
At night it is essential to wear trousers and long sleeves as it can sometimes get very cold.
Overnight in Ciudad Perdida, Santa Marta
If you buy the tour to Ciudad Perdida this will include lodging.
Costs
The costs are given according to the company with which you purchase the tour.
