Kogui and Arhuaco Indigenous of Quebrada del Sol

From USD $92.00

Duration: 9 Hours (approx.)
Location: Santa Marta, Colombia / South America
Product code: Quebrada del Sol

Traveling into the heart of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta down rough roads only accessible in a 4x4 you’ll enter the ancestral lands of the Kogui indigenous. Located between the two crystalline rivers of Rio Don Diego and the Rio Buritaca you’ll discover the small town of Quebrada del Sol. This corner of the world is where the sun rises to greet the world every day. An ancient theory recognized by the Taironas chiefs and preserved by the Kogui and Arhuaco indigenous traditions.

Surrounded by nature and in the core of the Tayrona Valley, you’ll enjoy a magnificent encounter with the Mulkwuankungui Kogui community. Learning their history, along with the methods passed down through the generations of producing their rich chocolate and panela.

Visiting the Arhuaco community you’ll enjoy some lunch, learn their ancient rituals, try your hand at weaving, and receive a sacred gift to bring you much luck in future travels. Share the traditions and a cultural demonstration from one of the oldest living cultures in the world!

You’ll uncover the true history, the legends, and the legacy of the Tayrona culture from the communities that live here. Discover how the Kogui and Arhuaco indigenous communities, along with the peasant farmers work together, respecting each other’s cultures, customs, and traditions, building a future based on peace and coexistence.

Learn the factual history and current situation of the paramilitary groups from the peasant community that has lived through these very dark times.