PARAPHYTIC VILLAGES
NUEVA VENECIA
Experience something truly unique in the heart of Tayrona National Natural Park. For two days, you'll explore tropical trails surrounded by lush rainforest, pristine beaches with crystal-clear waters, and landscapes that blend mountains and the Caribbean Sea.
information about the experience
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PHYSICAL LEVEL: moderate
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GROUP SIZE: 2 to 5 participants
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TEMPERATURE: 39 °C
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QUALITIES: perfect for families
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ACCOMMODATION: 1 full day
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FOOD: 1 lunch
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ACCOMPANIMENT: local guide
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SNACKS: FRUITS AND SNACKS
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TYPE OF TRANSPORT: MOTORBOAT
MEETING POINT
MAGDALENA SWAMP
DEPARTURE FROM CIENAGA
7:30 AM
RETURN TO CIENAGA
15:00
Please note: Advance booking is recommended due to high demand.
This tour includes
You will enjoy a traditional lunch prepared by the indigenous community, made with local ingredients and recipes passed down from generation to generation.
Contribution to Communities: Our commitment is to the development of indigenous and peasant communities, who directly benefit from the contributions generated by tourism activity in the region.
With us you can take the tour safely at all times, as you will be covered by travel insurance.
During the tour, you'll visit several local family farms, which will be comfortable places to sleep and relax. There you'll find hammocks and beds equipped with mosquito nets, blankets, and pillows.
Not included in the price.
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Breakfast on the first day
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Mules for carrying luggage
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motorcycles
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Alcoholic beverages
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Services not specified in the plan
Information about water:
On your first day of the expedition, it's important to bring at least 1 liter of water. Filtered drinking water will be available at each campsite. Remember to bring your own water bottles to refill at each campsite.
itinerary
DAY 1 – CIENAGA | NUEVA VENECIA
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We will start the tour around 7:30 am, where you will hear the instructions from your guide before starting this unique experience.
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We will take a handcrafted motorboat to head towards the stilt villages of Nueva Venecia, communities built on the water that offer a fascinating and unusual way of life.
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During the visit, you will learn about its history, culture and organization: you will learn how its spaces such as the school, the church, the police station, the small shops and the recreational areas work, understanding its lifestyle adapted completely to the aquatic environment.
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We will also visit the home of a local craftsman, responsible for the manufacture of traditional boats, a fundamental task for the community, as these are essential for their mobility and their main economic activity: fishing.
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An authentic experience to discover one of the most unique cultures of the Colombian Caribbean.
RECOMMENDATIONS
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If you are vegan, vegetarian, or have any dietary restrictions, it is important that you notify us when booking the tour.
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You can bring your electronic device chargers with you, and if you have a power bank, you can bring that too.
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Bring a 1.5 liter bottle of water for the first day. You must keep the bottle because we have drinking water filters at each campsite. It's free so you can refill your bottle every day.
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Accommodation on the first night will be in a rural farm in a bed or camping with mosquito nets depending on availability, accommodation on the second night will be in a hammock in a traditional indigenous house.
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Please follow the instructions that the guide will give you during the tour.
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You are responsible for your personal belongings. Take care of them.
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The following are prohibited: Drugs, excessive alcohol, prostitution, and bad behavior that harms others.
WHAT TO PACK FOR PARAPHYTIC VILLAGES?
Personal towel for use during hikes.
Sunglasses with UV filter.
Insect repellent.
Canteen
Cash.
Sun block
Hat or cap.
Basic personal hygiene items.
Closed and comfortable shoes
