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Santa Elena hike

2 Days 1 night

DURATION

medium

LEVEL

06h

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Price details in appendix

PRICE

During two days, you will have the opportunity to discover the magic and charm of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, interact with the local population who will tell you their story and accompany you to live a direct encounter with nature, including magical and colorful sunrises and sunsets. Ideal for all nature lovers, who like to live unique and original experiences, hand in hand with the local communities

Live a unique experience in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, a sacred mountain for the indigenous communities at an altitude of 3,100 meters. In the forest, often in the clouds, live hundreds of endemic, common and migratory birds.

Day 1 Departure from Mundo Nuevo.

At 8:30 am, after your breakfast, you will leave Mundo Nuevo in a 4×4 country vehicle, pass through the picturesque village of Minca, visit a traditional coffee finca and arrive at "La Tagua", a small hamlet at 1650 meters above sea level. From there, continue the 3 km walk, 2 hours, to the Santa Elena farm, where the locals are pleased to receive you and accompany you to live an unforgettable experience. Welcome drink and typical Colombian lunch. Walk around the Finca, sunset on the Cienaga, the largest lagoon in Colombia and dinner.

Day 2 To Cerro Kennedy.

At 5.30 am, the day rises over the snowy peaks of Cerro Kennedy while you enjoy a cup of coffee over a traditional breakfast. At 6.30, a 5 km walk to the Cerro Kennedy viewpoint at 3100 meters. You will cross springs, observe many endemic birds. Return by the same way to have lunch at the finca before returning to Mundo Nuevo around 5:00 pm to enjoy the sunset.

Who is this trekking for?

Ideal for all nature lovers, who like to live unique and original experiences, hand in hand with local communities. The trekking in Cerro Kennedy is done through natural paths that communicate with peasant farms and natural reserve areas, guaranteed without mass tourism, ideal to disconnect from city life and have a real encounter with nature.

Recommendations

It is important to note that this plan is designed and operated directly by local people, with more than 10 years of experience: peasant families who have lived in this important mountain for more than 50 years and who have found in ecotourism an opportunity to move forward, improving the quality of life of each of the inhabitants, while contributing to the conservation of the environment and supporting the productive initiatives of the peasant communities.

RATES

- 1 person 1.395.100 pesos - 2 persons 993.000 pesos pp - 3 people 808.000 pesos pp - 4 people 693.000 pesos pp INCLUDED: - 1 night in a dormitory - transportation by 4×4 - Visit to a traditional coffee finca - 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast - Trek to Cero Kennedy - Local guide - Entrance fees -Travel insurance If you want a guide: 150.000 pesos, for 2 days a translator 150.000 pesos per day, a mule for the luggage 40.000 pesos, a mule for you: 50.000 pesos.

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