If you're staying in Palomino, we've got the perfect activity for you. On this day trip, you'll meet and live with the Kogi Indigenous community. You'll learn all about this community and their way of life in the Colombian Caribbean.
Kogi Indigenous Community Day Trip
At 7 am, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Palomino and set off on our day trip to the rainforest of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Let the adventure begin!
After a 1-hour drive, we'll arrive at the village of Quebrada del Sol. We'll have a typical breakfast here and be welcomed by a local guide who'll tell us all about the history and customs of the community we're about to meet.
We'll then walk for 1 hour to get to the Kogi Mulkwakungui village. When we get there, we'll learn all about the Kogi's traditions. You'll also have the chance to meet the Mamo, the figure that holds the highest authority in the village.
Anyone hungry? At 12:30 pm, we'll have a lunch of soup, a main course, juice and fruit. We'll then head to the Don Diego River where you'll have 1 hour of free time to take a refreshing swim.
Having spent an unforgettable day learning about one of Colombia's Indigenous groups, we'll get back into our vehicle at 3 pm and return to Palomino.
2-Day Trip
If you'd like to spend more time learning about the Kogi, you can book the 2-day trip. On the first day we'll do the same activities as in the itinerary described above, as well as a chocolate workshop.
Afterwards, we'll have a traditional farmer's lunch in the Quebrada del Sol and see how the Kogi weave different items. In the afternoon, we'll head to some pools to go swimming. After this refreshing dip, we'll return to the village to rest and have a delicious dinner.
Rise and shine! We'll wake up with an energising breakfast and set off on a hike to the Don Diego River so we can explore it aboard a small raft. Our raft will take us to the Arhuaco Kandumake Indigenous people, who'll share their customs with us. At 12 noon, we'll return to the village to have a tasty lunch.
It'll then be time to pack our bags and say our goodbyes. We'll set off on our return journey to Palomino and drop you back at your hotel at around 5 pm.
Accommodation
The 2-day trip includes 1 night's accommodation with breakfast in a cabin at the village.
Pick up
When making your booking, you'll be able to choose the option with pick up from your hotel in Palomino by jeep. If you don't book this option, you'll need to head to the meeting point. From there, you'll head to the Kogi Indigenous community by motorbike.
