TOUR THE COMMUNITY KOGUI ULDEZHAXA
The community Kogui it is one of the 4 indigenous ethnic groups of the The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, For them it is important to preserve the tradition, the culture and the ancestral legacy that survives to this day in the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta.
Are the older brothers interpreting the message of mother earth and the needs of a change in their children, in order to preserve our species.
Rich in culture and ancestral knowledge that have been passed down from generation to generation, the community Kogui ULDEZHAXA opens its doors to welcome visitors with open arms and show the historical value and cultural customs and ancestral.
To the Koguis it is important to preserve the tradition, the culture and the ancestral legacy that survives to this day in the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta.
The tour starts and ends in the city of Santa Marta, at our main office at 7:00 am, and ends again in Santa Marta on the second day at around 4:00 pm.
ITINERARY
DAY 1
La experiencia comenzará donde se encuentren hospedados en la ciudad de Santa Marta lugar donde el transporte los recogerá para llegar al punto donde empieza el tour. Antes de la caminata recibirán las recomendaciones del guía que los estará acompañando durante los 2 días y 1 noche del tour, una vez finalizadas las recomendaciones empezaran la caminata del primer día que será de 7 kilómetros, tendrá una duración de 3 a 4 horas aprox.
To reach the destination we will walk around the skirts of the The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta until the location of this community is to 800mts(above sea level), we arrive at them through a hilly trail surrounded by tropical forest, accompanied by indigenous guides of the community Kogui capacitados en la experiencia del recorrido estos a su vez durante el trayecto hablarán sobre la fauna y flora que habitan la zona mientras disfrutan las espectaculares vistas de The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
When you arrive you will be welcomed and accommodated in the guest cottage where they will spend the night. After installed, go over to the table where the expected typical dishes of the caribbean region, after a small break to rest the food and the trip, you will be taken to a cabin where they will receive a briefing on backpacks, its historical importance to the community Kogui, the procurement of raw materials to manufacture them and the dyes that lend their colors to adornarlas.
Then you will learn about the processes that Kogui carried out to obtain the guarapo (sugar cane juice) making use of a tool of wood called trapiche.
After you'll meet and you'll participate in the processes to produce a delicious coffee 100% organic.
Come night I go to rest and wake up the next day at 6:00 am approx.
DAY 2
After breakfast you will be guided to another part of the village where the school and the large Huts where meets
the community there will talks about the activities that are performed in these huts and some of their tools, and objects that are part of the Kogui culture.
After participating in the obtaining of the sisal (Natural fiber) that women wear Kogui in the development of the backpacks, to turn from this place you will enjoy the spectacular view of the area.
Return to the cabin lodging where they will rest, to have lunch and prepare for the return trip, and depending on the climate, the Guide warned if at the end of the tour you can take a refreshing dip in the river well I lover from the sidewalk, call THE baird's TAPIR. subsequently, the transport will take you back to the hotel.
NOTE: It is important to clarify that in community indigenous Kogui there is no electric light, to clarify the night and try to carry flashlights and repellents.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS EXPERIENCE?
- Ecological Walks.
- Transportation to and from the city of santa Marta.
- Power.
- Local guide professional.
- Travel insurance.
- Swim in the rivers of the sierra nevada
- Accommodation in a hammock or chinchorro.
WHAT YOU WILL MEET IN THIS EXPERIENCE?
- The community Kogui, customs and culture.
- Families Kogui.
- The processes of the craft.
- The cultural activities.
- Process of coffee is 100% organic.
- The extraction of the guarapo (sugar cane juice).
- Indigenous guides.
- Manufacture of backpacks.
ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THE TOUR
- Trekking, you'll move mountains covered by tropical forest.
- In a cabin around the campfire you will receive a lecture on the manufacture of backpacks and obtaining the different colors.
- Processes of extraction of the guarapo (sugar cane juice).
- Processes of preparation of the coffee.
- Discussions of the activities of the community kogui and some of their tools.
- You'll be entered in the obtaining of the sisal (natural Fiber) for the development of the backpacks.
- Ecological walk.
- Trekking: you will descend the mountain through the forest.
- Relax and enjoy the waters of the river.
WHAT TO WEAR?
- Mosquito repellent friendly with the environment.
- Useful toiletries.
- Bathing suit.
- Personal medications.
- Sandals for rest
- A cap or hat.
Cultural experience with Kogui indigenous people
The Kogui indigenous community is one of the indigenous peoples who inhabit the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia. Direct descendants of the ancient Tayrona civilization, the Kogui maintain a deeply spiritual worldview based on harmony with nature. They consider themselves the "guardians of the Earth" and live selfsufficiently.
Their native language is Kogui, and their traditions are passed down from generation to generation. Through responsible tourism, some Kogui groups have begun to open their sacred territories to share their culture and message of balance with the modern world.
>> Discover ancestral wisdom in the Kogui Uldezhaxa Community.
Embark on a transformative 2 day and 1 night experience in the heart of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, where the Kogui Uldezhaxa indigenous community opens its doors to share its culture, traditions, and deep connection with nature.
Accompanied by indigenous guides, you'll hike mountain trails surrounded by tropical rainforest, learn about medicinal plants, and learn about the importance of hand-woven backpacks and organic coffee production. You'll participate in authentic cultural activities and enjoy Kogui hospitality in a unique natural setting.
Experience a cultural immersion that will connect you with the essence of Mother Earth and the teachings of the "elder brothers."
The tour starts and ends in the city of Santa Marta, at our main office at 7:00 am, and ends again in Santa Marta on the second day at around 4:00 pm.
ULDEZHAXA 2 Day.
Includes:
Transport
Travel insurance
Accommodation
Indigenous Guide
Feeding
additionally
Contributions to Indigenous Communities
Contributions to Rural Communities
Entrance to the archaeological site
Itinerary
Day 1
- Departure from the hotel at 7:30 AM. Transportation will pick you up from wherever you are staying in the historic center of Santa Marta.
- The transport will take approximately 1 hour to reach the Trompito Malla Verde where you will start the walk.
- Before starting the hike, you will receive instructions from the indigenous guide who will be in charge for the 2 days and 1 night.
- You will begin the 8 kilometer hike to reach the Kogui indigenous community of Uldezhaxa, which will take approximately 3 or 4 hours.
- The hike will take you along the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, reaching a maximum altitude of 800 meters above sea level, along mountain trails surrounded by tropical rainforest teeming with flora and fauna.
- Between 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm, you will arrive at the community where you will be welcomed and accommodated in the guest cabin in the traditional house where you will spend the night in hammocks.
- They then proceed to the table where they will receive typical Caribbean lunches.
- After taking a break, the guide will take you inside a traditional house where you will receive a craft talk from an indigenous woman.
- Then you will learn about the processes that Kogui carry out to obtain guarapo (sugar cane juice) using a wooden tool called a trapiche in Kogui (Kaldapitshi)
- After receiving all the information from the native guide, you will have a delicious dinner from the region.
- At approximately 6:00 p.m., the guide will give a short talk, teaching you more about the indigenous communities of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
- After finishing all the activities you will go to rest to continue with the next day.
Day 2
- The second day will begin with a delicious cup of coffee or tea from the region.
- At 7:30 AM, you will have breakfast to continue your last day's tour in the Uldezhaxa community.
- Después del desayuno caminarán aproximadamente 30 minutos para conocer las 2 casas tradicionales de la comunidad donde se reúnen.
- They will receive talks about the activities that take place in these traditional houses and about some of their tools and objects that are part of the Kogui culture.
- Afterwards, they will participate in an activity where the guide will demonstrate the extraction of fique (natural fiber) that women use to make backpacks.
- They will also visit a small ethnic school where there are more than 20 students from the indigenous community.
- Again between 10:30 am they return to the point where they spent the night to be able to pack their bags and have lunch.
- At 12:00 pm they will start the 8 kilometer descent in approximately 2 or 3 hours.
- Almost reaching the point where the transport will pick you up, about 30 minutes before you will take a refreshing bath in the river in the village of La DANTA and the well called POZO DEL AMOR
- At the end of the walk, transportation will pick you up again and take you to the hotel where you are staying.
- The experience will end between 4:00 PM or 5:00 PM
NOTE: It's important to note that the Kogui indigenous community has no electricity, so to brighten the night, try to bring flashlights and insect repellent.
WHAT YOU WILL MEET IN THIS EXPERIENCE?
- The community Kogui, customs and culture.
- Families Kogui.
- The processes of the craft.
- The cultural activities.
- Process of coffee is 100% organic.
- The extraction of the guarapo (sugar cane juice).
- Indigenous guides.
- Manufacture of backpacks.
ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THE TOUR
- Trekking, you'll move mountains covered by tropical forest.
- In a cabin around the campfire you will receive a lecture on the manufacture of backpacks and obtaining the different colors.
- Processes of extraction of the guarapo (sugar cane juice).
- Processes of preparation of the coffee.
- Discussions of the activities of the community kogui and some of their tools.
- You'll be entered in the obtaining of the sisal (natural Fiber) for the development of the backpacks.
- Ecological walk.
- Trekking: you will descend the mountain through the forest.
- Relax and enjoy the waters of the river.
Terms and Conditions
Policies
Payment Policies
- A deposit is required in advance to confirm reservations.
- Full payment for the tour must be made no later than the day of the excursion, before it begins.
- Payments by credit or debit card have an additional 4% surcharge.
Formas de Pago
- Deposits via Bold through the payment links located on this website.
- payments via Bold through the payment links located on this website.
- Cash payments at Santa Marta offices with authorized personnel.
- We accept credit and debit cards.
Cancellation Policies – Right of Withdrawal
- Changes or cancellations can be made 48 hours in advance, during business hours.
- Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance will not be refunded.
refunds
- Once the Tour has started, no refunds of any kind will be made.
Tips
¿What should I bring on the Bunkuany Tour?
- Personal medications.
- A small backpack
- Repellent.
- Sunscreen.
- Comfortable clothing for trekking.
- Trekking shoes with good grip
- A cap or hat.
- Bring 4 pairs of stockings or socks
- Plastic bag to store your belongings.
- Identity documents
- At least 2 liters of water.
- Items for personal hygiene.
- Flashlight.
- Swimsuit.
- Cash to buy handicrafts and energy drinks in the route
Recommendations
Traveler Responsibilities
Travelers must choose a tour that matches their interests and abilities, determine whether the destinations and activities are appropriate for them, and ensure that they are in optimal physical and health condition, as required by the tour they wish to take.
- Each traveler is responsible for the belongings they wish to bring on the tour.
- Behaviors that interfere with the safety and comfort of participants are strictly prohibited.
- The consumption of hallucinogenic drugs or excessive alcohol is prohibited.
The use of female or male escorts (for sexual purposes) is not acceptable on any Sierra Nativo tour; Abuse of minors is penalized by the authorities in Colombia and is sufficient reason to expel the participant from the tour.
Important:
- Minimize your trash and deposit it in the designated places.
- Respect wildlife and local customs, leave the places you visit as you found them.
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