Tunkeka Indigenous Cultural Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Immerse in Tunkeka indigenous culture
- Experience traditional indigenous cuisine
- Explore indigenous community's daily life
- Learn about indigenous history and traditions
- Enjoy scenic journey from Santa Marta
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Tunkeka indigenous community
- Traditional indigenous meal
- Round-trip transportation from Santa Marta
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Itinerary
Are you more into getting in touch with locals? Come and meet the real guardians of nature! Palomino is near the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta and around this area there are several indigenous tribes. One of those is the Kogui people who live with their communities near the river and deep in nature. Join us in an immersive experience of knowing the Tunkeka town and these indigenous people. In this tour, the guide will pick you up and you will go by motorbike from Palomino and near the foothills of the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta. You will get to the territory of the Kogui indigenous people. Learn about their ways of living, their connection to medicinal plants and nature. Listen to them talk about their history and their beliefs and share with them. Enjoy the interaction and the cultural lesson on indigenous legacy in our country. Afterwards you will also have the chance to swim in the cold fresh river and have a moment of relaxation for yourself.
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour is conducted in Spanish; consider a translator if needed.
- Availability may vary; check the latest schedule before booking.
- Confirm pickup location and time upon booking.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking.
- Bring a camera to capture memorable moments.
- Carry cash for personal expenses and gratuities.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Good to know
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Bring comfortable shoes and water. Keep hydrating constantly and use sunscreen
- Be aware that transport of this tour will be by motorbike
- The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements
Traveler reviews
Terrible experience
Terrible experience. At the beginning of the tour, the guides will tell you to buy cookies for the kids in the tribe. We bought a lot of cookies, after arrival in the tribe the kids and grown ups run to us to get the cookies. After the cookies are finished the main part of the tour basically ends. We immediately felt that we are not welcomed, those people didn’t want us to be there anymore and the tourguide brought us to a river nearby. After sitting for half an hour at the river, we told the tour guide, that it is enough and we left. The tour is advertised as 5 hours, that is a total exaggeration. It is: 30 min driver there, 20 min at the tribe, 30 min at the river and again 30 min driving back. Of course you can stay longer at the river, but that’s no reason for this tour. After the tour we felt quite bad about it, those poor people don’t want foreigners there, they accept them just for a few cookies, it is absolutely not what we expected from a tour like this.
Excellent insight into Tunkeka lifestyle
Excellent tour of indigenous village of the Tunkeka village. My guide Esneider was excellent and communicated with the local people. We went down to the river afterwards which was pristine and clear. It was an authentic experience not a tourist trap in any way.
Easy, interesting tour .
Guide knowledgeable, helpful. bike ride new to me and he was careful. Answered many questions. Interesting to understand a little about indiginous peublo and traditions