Colombia’s Caribbean coast stretches for around 1600km, incorporating long expanses of tropical beach, castaway islands and thriving coral reefs. It remains one of the most untouched coastlines of the Caribbean, renowned for its nature conservation and ecotourism.
Around five hours east of Cartagena, lies Tayrona National Park, an untouched natural jewel and Colombia’s most celebrated protected area. It’s home to some of the most idyllic powdery beaches on the coast, fringed by wild jungle ripe for exploration. There’s an abundance of flora and fauna in the park, from eagles to titi monkeys to nocturnal jaguars. Back from the beaches are vast swathes of pristine rainforest and the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountain range. It's here you will discover the lost remnants of ancient civilisations that lurk beneath the jungle canopy.
Older than Machu Picchu and only discovered in the 70s, Ciudad Perdida (the “Lost City”) is a spectacular ...
Read MoreColombia’s Caribbean coast stretches for around 1600km, incorporating long expanses of tropical beach, castaway islands and thriving coral reefs. It remains one of the most untouched coastlines of the Caribbean, renowned for its nature conservation and ecotourism.
Around five hours east of Cartagena, lies Tayrona National Park, an untouched natural jewel and Colombia’s most celebrated protected area. It’s home to some of the most idyllic powdery beaches on the coast, fringed by wild jungle ripe for exploration. There’s an abundance of flora and fauna in the park, from eagles to titi monkeys to nocturnal jaguars. Back from the beaches are vast swathes of pristine rainforest and the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountain range. It's here you will discover the lost remnants of ancient civilisations that lurk beneath the jungle canopy.
Older than Machu Picchu and only discovered in the 70s, Ciudad Perdida (the “Lost City”) is a spectacular series of ancient ruins in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, half swallowed by the jungle. On a guided trek, you don’t have to be Indiana Jones, but it can be tough cutting your way through thick rainforests or navigating the mountain passages of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. However, it’s more than worth it when you’re rewarded with the magnificent vistas of this ancient lost treasure.
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