Recommended age
13 - 80 years
experiences
Mulkwakungui
Embark on an unforgettable journey to Mulkwakungui! Mulkwankungi is a Kogui settlement in the Quebrada del Sol area of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. In this ethno-tourism experience you will immerse yourself in the harmonious coexistence between the indigenous Arhuacos and local farmers. Discover the school where children from diverse cultures preserve traditions by sharing classrooms. In addition, the experience invites you to explore the natural beauty of the lowland region of the Sierra Nevada. Immerse yourself in the authentic lifestyle of these communities, learn about their customs and values, and share unique moments with the local community.
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Duration
9 hours
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Languages
Spanish, English
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Category
Sustainable experiences, Outdoor experiences, Meetings with local people, Local immersion, Access to exclusive places
Itinerary
This is what you’ll find in your experience
• Pick up at 7:00 am in a 4x4 vehicle from Santa Marta, or the surroundings of Tayrona Park, to reach the boundaries and take the 11-kilometer dirt road. 45-minute journey.
• A stop is made at the viewpoint to take photographs and capture the landscape. 5 minutes.
• Upon reaching the Quebrada del Sol area, they get out of the vehicle; there the indigenous guide will meet them and take them to the Kogui territory, which is just 2 minutes away by crossing a ravine, where they must take off their shoes.
• They perform a breathing ritual and wash their feet before entering the Mulkwakungui indigenous village. They are received by the indigenous authority at the sacred site, they perform a spiritual cleansing to remove bad energy, they place a shield, and they hug a caracolí tree to receive positive energies.
• Then a tour is made where the crafts and the Kogui culture are shown.
• We finish with a delicious country lunch and artisanal cocoa show.
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Capacity
Minimum 3 People and maximum 5 People
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Meeting Point
Recogida en el hotel
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Schedules
- Pickup time:07:00:00
- Start time: 09:00:00
- End time: 16:00:00
Includes
🔹 Round-trip transportation from the meeting point.
🔹 Entry to the ancestral territories accompanied by local guides.
🔹 Tour through the village with explanations about its history and traditions.
🔹 Observation of ceremonial houses and traditional dwellings.
🔹 Visit to the artisanal sugar mill (trapiche) and demonstration of the milling process.
🔹 Presentation of the traditional use of coca leaves.
🔹 Demonstration of coca leaf toasting and explanation of the poporo.
🔹 Introduction to fique, its transformation into thread, and the process of weaving traditional mochilas (bags).
🔹 Visit to the local school and talk about education within the community.
🔹 Return to Quebrada del Sol to enjoy a typical lunch.
🔹 Experience concludes with a tasting of local coffee.
Not included
🔹 Breakfast not included.
🔹 Alcoholic beverages not included.
🔹 Anything not previously mentioned is not included in the experience.
Recommendations and tips
🔹 Before the tour:
Wear comfortable clothing.
Bring items to protect yourself from the sun.
Apply sunscreen before starting the experience.
🔹 During the tour:
Do not leave the group or the designated route.
Stay with the group at all times.
Keep yourself well hydrated throughout the tour.
What Should You Bring?
👕 Light clothing.
👟 Comfortable shoes suitable for walking.
🧴 Sunscreen.
🧢 Cap or hat.
⛱️ Umbrella or light raincoat.
🥤 Water bottle.
💴 Cash for additional expenses.
Policies
🔹 Book at least 24 hours in advance.
🔹 Pay 30% at the time of booking and an additional 20% 24 hours before the experience.
🔹 The service can be rescheduled in case of any unforeseen circumstances, but no refunds will be issued.
🔹 If you wish to cancel, it must be done at least 5 business days in advance; otherwise, no refund will be provided.
🔹 Show respect for indigenous territories and traditions at all times.
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Una experiencia única!
Me encantó compartir con la comunidad indígena y conocer más sobre ellos, la súper recomiendo
Conocer cómo viven las culturas indígenas, sus raíces, tradiciones y costumbres, me han cambiado mi forma de ver el mundo !!
Me gustó ver si estilo de vida y cultura. Un lugar que vale la pena disfrutar.
Volveria sin dudar
que bonito fue ver como convive esta hermosa comunidad y aprender de su cultura. fue toda una experiencia llegar a este lugar.
Ancestralidad, de primera mano ver a nuestros hermanos mayores, a los guardianes de la Sierra. Una comunidad viva y llena de miles de años de cultura y sabiduría.
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