Full Day Guided Tour in Cienaga Grande of Santa Marta
Discover Colombia's largest lagoon and swamp complex, the Ciénaga Grande Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, nestled between Santa Marta and Barranquilla. This hidden paradise invites you on a magical journey through unexplored nature and centuries-old fishing villages like Buenavista and Nueva Venecia. Encounter diverse wildlife amidst a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, offering a profound glimpse into ancestral lifestyles and vibrant community heritage.
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Full Day Guided Tour in Cienaga Grande of Santa Marta
Pickup included
What's included in Full Day Guided Tour in Cienaga Grande of Santa Marta
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Santa Marta
Nestled between Santa Marta and Barranquilla, Colombia's Ciénaga Grande Fauna and Flora Sanctuary is a vast complex of lagoons and swamps, one of the world's largest. Explore this hidden gem with a 45-minute drive from Santa Marta to Tasajera, followed by a scenic two-hour boat tour on a motorized canoe. Encounter unexplored nature, traditional fishing villages like Buenavista and Nueva Venecia with their stilt houses, and diverse wildlife including monkeys, manatees, alligators, and otters. Declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2000, it offers a glimpse into a timeless way of life amidst vibrant waterborne communities dedicated to preserving their environment and heritage.
Discover the hidden paradise of Ciénaga Grande Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Colombia's largest lagoon and swamp complex. Glide through waterways on a motorized canoe, marvel at wildlife, and explore traditional fishing villages. Experience the harmony between nature and culture in this magical reserve.
Inclusions
- Local guides
- Travel insurance
- Snack
- Private vehicle
- River transportation with safety regulations
- Bilingual guide
- Lunch
- Hydration
- Specific Food and Beverage
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Let us know if you have any dietary restrictions to arrange it.
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 360 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We can arrange the transfer from santa marta or palomino or tayrona, please contact us to schedule it.
