Bunkuany, the new Lost City
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Basic Information:
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.
Time and place of departure:
7:00 to 7:30am At your hotel in Santa Marta
Time and place of return:
5:00 to 5:30pm At your hotel in Santa Marta
Duration time:
9 hours.
More information.
For this adventure we will leave from Santa Marta in 4x4 transportation, on a journey of approximately 1 hour. We will pass by the Bonda church, Tayrona monument, until the
Donama stones, a sacred site and connection of traditional territory with codes carved into the stone.
We will continue the route for about 40 more minutes, passing the La Lisa path and the Piedra and La Lisa rivers. Once in Boqueron, we will begin our 30-minute ascent through the coffee farm to the viewpoint, where you can see Santa Marta and Tayrona Park. After appreciating the panoramic view, we will continue our trekking for an hour and a half to the Bunkuany terraces.
Upon our arrival in Bunkuany, we will rest in the ravine and reconnoitre the archaeological zone and its current meaning for the local communities. When these terraces came to light, the comparison with Ciudad Perdida was inevitable. Hence the media called it "The Second Lost City" due to its great resemblance.
We will continue our path downhill through the farms and forests of the Santa Teresa ravine until we reach the parking lot of the Hotel Madre Sierra where we will take our transportation back to Santa Marta.
What does include
What does not include
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bunkuany, la nueva Ciudad Perdida
