Expeditions to Tatacoa Desert and San Agustin

Highlights:

• We will explore one of the geological Colombian wonders; wonderful formations and “moonscapes” with amazing colors.
• Spectacular sights from the “Snake Canyon”, “Xilopal Valley” and “The Holes” with its “ghosts”, also the Martian “Cuzco” and the Natural Pool.
• The San Agustín Archaeological Park, declared by Unesco as a World Heritage Site.
• The Magdalena river strait, a landscape of great natural beauty.

Tour details:

• Duration of the trip: 9 days and 8 nights
• Trekking time: 4 to 7 hours daily
• Distance: 5 to 16 kms each day
• Ecosystem: Humid forest and very dry tropical forest
• Climate: Warm and dry
• Elevation above sea level: It ranges between 396 meters above sea level. up to 2,391 m.a.s.l

Doing tours between 4 and 7 hours approximately, we will go from the humid forest of the Serranía de los Yariguíes, to the dry forest of the Chicamocha Canyon.

We will know San Vicente de Chucurí, the cocoa capital of Colombia and we will be able to know the whole process in an autochthonous farm.

We will walk the streets of Zapatoca with its “Silk Climate” and its colonial streets.

We will visit Guane, a perfect colonial town! One of the hidden and best-kept treasures of the Santander department.

We will walk freely through Barichara declared a Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 1978. Its narrow streets, white walls and yellow soil have made it, for many, the most beautiful town in Colombia.

We will arrive after descending the wonderful Chicamocha Canyon to Shangrila, called the “Chiflón del Chicamocha”, because it is near a place where the river narrows and there is a chiflon or rock tunnel that makes the waters quite agitated. We can enjoy a well-deserved rest in the hammocks and pool of the hotel.

• March 1 to 9, 2021
• August 7 to 15, 2021

12 participants – $ per person in double / triple accommodation

13 participants – $ per person in double / triple accommodation

14 participants – $ per person in double / triple accommodation

15 participants – $ per person in double / triple accommodation

16 participants – $ per person in double / triple accommodation

17 participants – $ per person in double / triple accommodation

* Supplement for individual accommodation $

* Minimum group 12 expeditionary

For bookings, please email us at info@ecoglobalexpeditions.com

• Private transportation from Bucaramanga airport to San Vicente de Chucurí.
• Transportation La Mesa de los Santos – Bucaramanga Airport.
• Hotels in double, triple, multiple accommodation according to the type and capacity of the hotel (8 nights).
• Breakfast on the 4 and 8 days.
• Lunch and dinner on the 7 day.
• Orientation, specialized guidance and accompaniment from Medellín.
• Local guides (EcoGlobal Expeditions supports the communities, initiatives and ecotourism projects of the regions we visit).
• Luggage transportation throughout the tour.
• Moto Taxi from Villanueva to Alto de Martha.
• Cocoa Tour with transportation included.
• Walk to the Pictograms day 9.
• Assistance card (travel insurance).

• Tickets Medellín – Bucaramanga – Medellín.
• Guided tour of the Paper Workshop in Barichara
• Feeding.
• Hydration.
• Personal expenses.
• Souvenirs.
• Unspecified expenses

Nota:
*The following itinerary is informative and may vary without prior notice in accordance with weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.

• As far as possible take the least amount of wrappers, cans or glasses and please, let’s return home all the inorganic waste that we carry in our backpack «if you carry it in your backpack, you can return in your backpack»
• Please do not leave trash in the desert and I hope we don’t leave trash in the cabin.
• Be previously vaccinated against yellow fever and tetanus.
• Don’t bring items that are typically used by the military (i.e. camouflage clothing).
• Don’t bring or take toxic, psychoactive or hallucinogenic and alcoholic substances.
• Don’t bring jewelry or valuables – Rolex watches and Cartier earrings; please leave them at home!
• During the trek, don’t separate from the group and don’t remain alone at any time.
• Bear in mind that we will be staying in a very remote place and our hosts will do everything for us as best as they can, given the local conditions and culture.
• We want that during our visit to these remote, remote and often forgotten territories, all: guides, coordinators and tourists, we contribute to the economy of these regions and small towns, buying in the stores, stores, bakeries and restaurants, their products and merchandise (such as sweets, chocolates, soft drinks, sweets, fruits, etc.) and acquiring local handicrafts. It is a small support through which we include these communities in the tourism value chain. If you like to consume very sophisticated foods or special diets (almonds, sugar-free chocolates, dried seeds or dehydrated fruits, for example), which you will not be able to get in the shops of the villages, we recommend you take them with you. Thank you for joining this initiative, this is called sustainable tourism!

Each participant should bring:

• Water Canteen, Thermos or Camelback, let’s avoid plastic or PET bottles, with a minimum capacity of 2 liters. It’s very hot!
• Mineral salts or electrolytes for water Help us not to dehydrate!
• Quick-drying clothes for walks and some change in cotton to be in town and sleep, for warm weather (Do not wear excessive clothing).
• Swimsuit.
• Quick drying towel.
• Plastic or waterproof poncho.
• Light jacket or windbreaker jacket.
• As for footwear, you should wear tennis shoes or trekking boots, which have thick soles and good grip.
• A pair of tennis shoes or additional sandals to wear in the towns and take a shower.
• Stockings or socks and underwear: we recommend 6 to 7 pairs as it increases comfort when walking and allows replacement every time a pair gets wet, this significantly reduces the possibility of blisters on the feet due to friction or moisture excessive.
• Walking sticks.
• Cap or hat.
• Small flashlight (better if it is front hands-free).
• Sunglasses.
• Small backpack to use on walks.
• A container to pack food (Breakfast or lunches that we will eat along the way)
• Sunscreen.
• Petroleum jelly, applied to the feet before putting on the stockings, helps to avoid blisters caused by friction and sweat.
• Personal hygiene items in small quantities.
• Insect repellent.
• Cash for hydration, food, tips, souvenirs and personal expenses.
• Personal documents (identification, EPS card).
• Toilet paper.
• Photographic camera.
• Battery charger for camera, cell phone and flashlight
• Although all our guides have first aid knowledge and carry an emergency kit, every good walker should bring their medicines and a small personal kit