The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta is the birthplace of the Tayrona People. They are believed to go back at least to the 1st century CE.

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Descendants of that culture still live here today with close to 70.000 indigenous people belonging to mainly four groups: Kogui, Arhuaco, Kankuamo and Wiwa. They have their own languages and they mostly live of agricultural activities and the making of handicrafts.

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A visit to one of the indigenous villages combines a nice trekking through stunning landscapes and a full and authentic experience of an indigenous lifestyle. This socially responsible form of ecotourism will give you a truely authentic experience.