LA SIERRA NEVADA DE SANTA MARTA
FROM MOUNTAIN TO SEA, DIVERSITY & ADVENTURE
From 18 MARCH to 1 APRIL 2022
Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and its foothills have a privileged location in Colombia. The richness of the biodiversity that sweeps from the Sierra Nevada’s to the Caribbean is without a doubt one of the greatest attractions of South America’s oldest city.
Discover la Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta through our touristic activities. They are part of a comprehensive and sustainable proposal, that promotes nature conservation, solidarity, learning about the local diversity and outdoor activities, while strengthening low-impact community tourism projects.
Our 10-day Sierra Nevada and Caribbean Coast Change Making Tour, takes you to amazing destinations and and offers you cultural experiences in a unique tropical location that can hardly be found anywhere else in the world. Taking part in this trip is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for adventurous people and nature lovers.
Mountain to sea activities
Cultural experiences: Caribbean Music & local interaction for
Spanish practice
Bird & fauna watching
Bio construction workshop & indigenous knowledge
Biological and cultural diversity
Participation in environmental projects for nature and coral reef conservation
Scuba diving, Boat trips & Exotic beaches
LOCATION | Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and its foothills, Colombia |
PERIOD | FROM 18 MARCH TO 1 APRIL 2022 |
MEETING POINT | Santa Marta’s airport or bus terminal. We will pick you up at your arrival. Nearest international airport, Cartagena |
GROUP SIZE | 8 people |
BASIC REQUERIMIENTS | Good physical & physiological condition. Extreme landscapes, heat and humidity Over 18 years old Languages spoken Spanish / English / French / Italian |
FOOD/CATERING | Vegetarian and non veggie options, available |
TRANSPORTATION | Private transportation, vans/4X4 car. |
ACTIVITIES PLAN
Some changes may occur depending on the pandemic situation
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN SANTA MARTA
DAY 2: SANTA MARTA – MINCA
DAY 3: MINCA BIRDWATCHING AND TREKKING
DAY 4: MINCA
DAY 5: MINCA – ORGANIC AGRICULTURE COFFEE & CACAO TOUR
DAY 6: MINCA – BONDA
DAY 7: BONDA – TAGANGA
DAY 8: TAGANGA – MARINE PROTECTED AREAS
DAY 9: TAGANGA– MARINE PROTECTED AREAS
DAY 10: TAGANGA – SANTA MARTA
DAY 11: SANTA MARTA – MINCA ENVIRONMENTAL EVENT
DAY 12: SANTA MARTA
Any foreigner who is temporarily in the country can have access to and receive health care at hospitals and clinics in the case of an emergency, sudden illness or chronic disease. For faster attention, it is always useful to have an international medical and accident insurance.
The closest hospital is located in Santa Marta city, 40 minutes by taxi from Minca and 20min from Taganga or the nearby beaches. There are Health Centres located in Minca and Taganga, which attend to basic medical emergency care.
The yellow fever vaccine is not mandatory, but recommended.