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SIERRA NEVADA, COLOMBIA

Ancestral Journey

8 days – 7 nights
March 1st to 8th

The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in Colombia is a majestic mountain range and the ancestral home of the Arhuaco and Kogi indigenous communities. These ancient cultures consider the Sierra a sacred territory where nature and its elements are revered and protected. Their lives are deeply intertwined with spiritual traditions, where weaving and fibers play a central role. The Arhuacos and Kogis weave not only to create everyday objects but also to express their connection with Mother Earth, thereby preserving a cultural legacy of deep wisdom and respect for the land.

Itinerary

Day 1: Santa Marta / Palomino

  • Arrival at Santa Marta Airport at 10 AM
  • Travel to Palomino (2 hours)
  • Accommodation
  • Lunch
  • Group Integration
  • Cacao Ceremony and Official Welcome
  • Day 2: Katansama Indigenous Arhuacos

  • Cleansing and Opening Ceremony with Mamo Manuel (5:30 AM)
  • Breakfast at 7:30 AM
  • Departure to the Community at 8:30 AM
  • Walk through the Katansama Territory
  • Iconography of Weaving
  • Wool Preparation Process
  • Lunch with the Community
  • Mochila Weaving
  • Return to the Hotel
  • Dinner
  • Day 3: Katansama Indigenous Aruhacos

  • Breakfast at 7:30 AM
  • Departure to the Community at 8:30 AM
  • Cotton Preparation Process
  • Lunch with the Community
  • Continuation of Cotton Mochila Weaving
  • Return to the Hotel
  • Dinner
  • Day 4: Katansama Indigenous Aruhacos

  • Breakfast at 7:30 AM
  • Departure to the Community at 8:30 AM
  • Continuation of Weaving
  • Gastronomic Experience with the Community
  • Farewell at the Sacred Lagoon
  • Return to the Hotel
  • Dinner
  • Day 5: Tungueka Indigenous Kogi

  • Breakfast at 7:30 AM
  • Departure to the Community at 8:30 AM
  • Walk through the Tengueka Territory
  • Weaving Iconography for the Kogi
  • Fique Preparation Process
  • Lunch with the Community
  • Continuation of Mochila Weaving
  • Return to the Hotel
  • Dinner
  • Day 6: Tungueka Indigenous Kogi

  • Breakfast at 7:30 AM
  • Departure to the Community at 8:30 AM
  • Continuation of Mochila Weaving
  • Lunch with the Community
  • Farewell at the River
  • Return to the Hotel
  • Dinner
  • Day 7: Palomino Guest Artist: Virginia Sosa

  • Breakfast at 8:00 AM
  • Workshop with Virginia at 9:30 AM
  • Lunch at the Hotel at 1:30 PM
  • Free time for the rest of the day to enjoy the area
  • Dinner
  • Day 8: Manaure (Salt Flats)

  • Breakfast at 7:00 AM
  • Departure at 8:00 AM
  • Drive to Manaure (3 hours)
  • Enjoy the Scenic Landscape
  • Lunch at 1:00 PM
  • Return to Riohacha Airport at 2:00 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)
  • Includes

    • Accommodation for 7 nights, 8 days
    • Full board (all meals)
    • Airport transfers
    • Ground transportation for activities and travel
    • Visit to the Kogi community
    • Visit to the Arhuaco community
    • Community visits
    • Cacao Ceremony
    • Opening Ceremony with Mamo Kogi
    • Embroidery Workshop with Guest Artist Virginia Sosa
    • Weaving Workshop with the Kogi community
    • Weaving Workshop with the Arhuaco community
    • Visit to Manaure

    Not Includes

    • Airfare to and from Colombia (arrival in Santa Marta)
    • Extra activities not mentioned in the program
    • Travel insurance
    • Meals not specified
    • Any items not listed in the itinerary