Colombia nature pure
The focus of our Colombia trip is on feeling the nature, getting in harmony with body, mind and soul. We walk off the beaten tourist track and immerse ourselves into the magic of the natural kingdoms. We have time for ourselves and experience unique moments.
Our travel organizer and guide Sonja Kloss lived in Brazil for 6 months and in Colombia 8 months from the end of August 2021 to Beginning of May 2022 and would like to share with you what she was able to experience herself: “During my 7 months in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in Colombia I felt the magic of nature. The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta is unique and is called the heart of Mother Earth. Being here inevitably does something to you, these incredible places of power and this primeval nature invite you to get in touch with yourself and above all: to feel.”
Programm of Colombia nature pure:
The “Pure Colombia Nature” trip consists of several modules that can be freely selected and combined. The program of the individual modules is also only a suggestion. There is the option of staying longer and making more excursions, or conversely, reducing the number of overnight stays.
Module 1 – Caoba
Day 1: Arrival in Caoba. Caoba is a biological reserve, sustainability and accommodation project founded around 30 years ago by the German Eberhard Wedler. It is the perfect place to connect with nature and recharge your batteries. We have time to arrive and get a first tour of Caoba.
Day 2: Caoba has everything in one place: nature, plants, history, service and authentic sustainability. Eberhard Wedler has written a book about medicinal plants of the tropical zone and almost all of these medicinal plants can also be found here in Coaba. We can enjoy a medicinal plant tour including fish feeding.
Day 3: This day is free. Optional: massages and ceremonies with medicinal plants.
Day 4: After a hike, we immerse ourselves in the magic of the Paso del Mango waterfalls and can take a healing bath. Back in Caoba, we let ourselves be enchanted by the production of cocoa. The production process from cocoa to the production of handmade chocolate is explained. A cup of cocoa and a cocoa mask are included.
Day 5: Departure from Caoba.
Module 2 – Cienaga
Day 1: Arrival in Cienaga. Overnight stay in a guesthouse in the city.
Day 2: Day trip in a local boat on the majestic Ciénaga Grande to the Palafito communities. There are opportunities to interact with the people who live in these colorful houses. We learn about the traditions and habits of this amphibious culture. First we reach the small village of Buena Vista with just under 1000 inhabitants. Here we walk through the alleys of the stilt village. Then we continue by boat to Nueva Venecia with around 2800 inhabitants. Here we visit the church, the school and several craft shops.
We return to Ciénaga around noon.
Day 3: We set off early in the morning and drive to the city’s port. We board a local fishing boat and drive through the Ciénaga de Sevillano in search of flamingos. We drive through quiet side arms and shady mangrove tunnels where the calls of waders, kingfishers and eagles can be heard. With a bit of luck we will also see the flamingos. The locals show us how they catch fish with their cast nets. We go ashore, walk a path through the mangroves where we can observe more birds and reach a restaurant to have breakfast. After around 3 hours we return to Ciénaga.
In the afternoon, you can continue your journey.
Module 3 – Ciudad Congo
Day 1: You will be picked up from the hotel in Ciénaga. After a two-hour drive, we will reach the starting point for our hike in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. A hike of around three hours will take us to the Kogi village. Overnight in hammocks in the village.
Day 2: Today we have a leisurely day in the village. We get to know some of the inhabitants, see what they grow and what animals they keep. If he is available, we are received by mamo, the village shaman. We also learn a bit about the beliefs and rituals of the Kogi. Another overnight stay in the village.
Day 3: We visit the archaeological site of Ciudad Congo. In the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta there are many archaeological and spiritually significant sites that are of great value to the natives of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta for the natural balance of the planet. Ciudad Antigua Congo is considered one of the most important settlements of the Tayrona. It is estimated that Ciudad Antigua, which was rediscovered in 1983, housed around 5,000 people who lived on around 800 terraces.
After the tour we drive to a finca where we spend the night.
Day 4: Return to Ciénaga.
