#cuidad perdida

Ciudad Perdida, also known as the Lost City, is an archaeological site located deep in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountain range in Colombia. The site was first discovered in the 1970s by treasure hunters and was subsequently studied by archaeologists. The city is believed to have been built by the Tayrona people, an indigenous group that inhabited the area before the arrival of the Spanish.

The Ciudad Perdida Santa Marta is made up of a series of terraces carved into the mountainside, connected by stone paths and stairways. The city was likely a political and religious center, with temples, plazas, and living quarters for the ruling elite. The site is estimated to have been inhabited between the 11th and 14th centuries, before being abandoned for reasons that are still unknown.

Visiting Ciudad Perdida requires a multi-day trek through the jungle, crossing rivers and ascending steep mountainsides. The journey can be challenging and physically demanding, but the reward is a chance to experience one of Colombia's most unique and fascinating cultural sites.

The trek to Ciudad Perdida typically takes 4-6 days, with hikers staying in basic camps along the way. Along the trail, visitors can see the diverse flora and fauna of the region, including monkeys, birds, and butterflies. The local indigenous communities also offer a glimpse into the traditional way of life in the area.

In recent years, the Colombian government has made efforts to promote tourism to Ciudad Perdida while also working to protect the site and the surrounding area. Visitors are required to go with authorized guides, and there are restrictions on the number of people who can visit the site each day. The proceeds from tourism help support the local communities and fund conservation efforts.

Teyuna-Ciudad Perdida – The Lost City in Colombia: Part One – Chasing the dream

It was always a dream of mine to hike the jungle trails in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in pursuit of the Lost City of Teyuna. I had worked in Latin America for over a decade, leading excursions in search of Mayan ruins in Central America, hiking the Inca Trails in Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia and exploring the circuits of Patagonia– but Colombia’s Ciudad Perdidahad always eluded me. Ill-famed…