Bunkuany, archaeological complex of the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta
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+33 years of experience
RNT 16506
Price from $193.38 USD
— per person · all inclusive
Duration
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Category
Trekking / Adventure
Group Size
Up to 20 People
Difficulty
Moderate
Description — Bunkuany, archaeological complex of the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta
The Bunkuany tourist corridor is an alternative to the tour to Ciudad Perdida in the Sierra Nevada, its archaeological ruins of the Tayrona culture are a connection with a magical territory that inhabited the territory. The tour is less extensive and demanding but with the same cultural and historical value of the Lost City. In this fantastic experience, it gives us the opportunity to discover the mountains with the softest coffee in Colombia, stones with engravings that speak to us and connect with magical realism, ancient ruins, natural pools with crystal clear waters where you can enjoy a relaxing bath, the flora and fauna of its forests.
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📍 Itinerary
For this adventure, we will depart from Santa Marta in a 4x4 transport, on a journey of approximately 1 hour. We will pass by the Bonda church, the Tayrona monument, and reach the Donama stones, a sacred site and traditional territory connection with codes carved into the stone.
We will continue the journey for about 40 more minutes, passing through the La Lisa village and the Piedra and La Lisa rivers. Once we arrive in Boqueron, we will begin our 30-minute ascent through the coffee farm to the viewpoint, where you can appreciate Santa Marta and the Tayrona Park. After enjoying the panoramic view, we will continue our trek for an hour and a half until we reach the Bunkuany terraces.
Upon our arrival at Bunkuany, we will rest by the creek and explore the archaeological area, understanding its current significance for local communities. When these terraces were discovered, the comparison with Ciudad Perdida (Lost City) was inevitable. That's why the media called it "The Second Lost City" due to its striking resemblance.
We will continue our path downhill through farms and forests along the Santa Teresa creek until we reach the parking lot of the Madre Sierra Hotel, where we will take our transport back to Santa Marta.
✅ What is included and what is not included
✅ Includes
- Round trip transportation Santa Marta - Boqueron
- Lunch
- Archaeological zone entrance payment
- Community contributions
- Guidance
- Assistance assurance
❌ Does not include
- Unspecified expenses
- Tips
💡 Recommendations
- Bring identification documents.
- Wear comfortable and light clothing.
- Wear trekking shoes or tennis shoes with good grip, appropriate for hiking along trails, mountains, waterfalls or rivers.
- Bring a hat or cap, sunscreen, personal care items, repellent and glasses.
- Wear a bathing suit or clothing for swimming.
- When passing through the indigenous communities, please respect their privacy, do not take photos without their proper authorization.
- Take care of the fauna and flora, as well as the archaeological facilities and assets.
- If you encounter animals on the trail, do not feed them.
- Inform the agency in advance about your dietary preferences and/or any pathology or allergies you may have.
📅 Daily departures from Santa Marta
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We couldn't have made a better choice, we went to Ciudad Perdida and it really is an impeccable organization, all the staff very friendly, both in the offices and during the activity. Our guide Jorge, and his assistants Kevin and Samuel were very attentive and of course my total admiration for our chef Sandra, not only for her delicacies but for her physical condition hehehe. Thank you very much!!
Maria Fernanda
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Excellent, very good planning of the trip and a warm welcome, a unique experience and that I hope will repeat itself, that is, they will end up tired of the legs for a few days
Astrid Rios
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Great experience I had on the Lost City tour. The tour exceeded my expectations due to the guide Carlos's knowledge of the area, and it's clear he enjoys what he does.
Oscar Rojas
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