Full Day Tour to Gotsezhy Indigenous Town in Santa Marta

3.3 (3 reviews) Santa Marta, Colombia
Duration7h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Gotsezhy, which in Spanish means "Rebirth", is a Wiwa indigenous refuge settled in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. This excursion consists of a trekking towards said refuge, where you will be able to enjoy the best preserved landscapes, you will have the opportunity to explore rivers and totally disconnect from the outside world, you will be able to better understand their worldview and beliefs, through multiple activities, but above all the importance of ethnic and cultural diversity.
The indigenous refuge also has an access that allows you to discover the majestic natural pool of the "Matuna" (El Encanto) waterfall in just 15 minutes of walking, where you can take a bath in its refreshing waters.

What's included

  • Lunch
  • Breakfast

What to expect

  1. 7h · Admission ticket included
    7:00 am. Departure from Santa Marta in a 4 × 4 vehicle, bound for the San Martin village.
    8:30 a.m. Breakfast in the rural community of San Martin.
    10:00 a.m. Arrival at the Wiwa “Gotsezhy” village, there you will live an experience of cultural exchange
    with the community (accompanied by an indigenous guide), in addition to enjoying an exhibition of handicrafts typical of their culture.
    12:00 m. Ecological walk for approximately 5 minutes until you reach a sacred place, where you will have the opportunity to have a spiritual encounter with the indigenous Mamo of the tribe, this being the highest authority of the town. (exchange of knowledge).
    12:30 pm we will have the Typical Lunch of the region, prepared by Wiwa indigenous hands.
    1:30 p.m. We started hiking for approximately 20 minutes to a natural pool called "El
    Encanto ”, a place to which the ancestors attribute purifying properties, there you can enjoy a refreshing bath.
    3:00 p.m. we begin return to the city of Santa Marta

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick you up at your accommodation

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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3.3 (3)

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