Santa Marta - Mamey - Camp 1

• Santa Marta

  2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

  Difficulty: moderate Distance: 4,7 milles (7.6 km.) Duration: 4 hours. Starting elevation: 459 ft. (140 m.) Max. elevation: 1476 ft. (450 m.) Rest: camp 1 A 4x4 vehicle, along with your guide, will pick you up from your hotel in Santa Marta starting at 7:00 AM. The exact time will be confirmed in advance via WhatsApp. Once the group is ready, the drive to El Mamey begins—a scenic 2.5-hour trip that passes through Taganga. If you're staying in Taganga and prefer to be picked up there, just let us know when booking. You also have the option to meet directly at the agency’s office in downtown Santa Marta. The agency offers free luggage storage, so you can leave anything you don’t need for the trek and pick it up at the end of the tour. If you’d like airport transfers to or from Santa Marta Airport, let us know—we’ll help you add it to your reservation, as long as your flight times fit the tour schedule.

• El Mamey

  Admission Ticket Free

  After about a 2.5-hour drive, you’ll arrive in El Mamey, where you’ll stop for lunch and fuel up before hitting the trail. From there, you’ll begin a 4-hour hike with your guide toward Camp 1, passing rivers and waterfalls along the way. This first stretch offers a chance to swim and soak in the natural beauty of the Sierra Nevada jungle. You’ll reach Camp 1 around 6:30 PM, where you’ll enjoy dinner and a well-earned rest, sleeping in hammocks or beds with mosquito nets. During the 5-day trek to the Lost City, you’ll be crossing several rivers on foot—so expect to get your feet wet. It’s a good idea to pack extra sandals or water shoes in your backpack to keep your main hiking boots dry. Or, if you’re feeling adventurous, you can go barefoot like our guide in the photo! Keep in mind: if your trekking shoes get wet early on, they’ll likely stay that way for the rest of the trip—better to be prepared than uncomfortable!
• Accommodations

  Campamento 1 (Camp 1)

  Food And Drinks

  Lunch

  Dinner