Tunkeka Indigenous People Cultural Tour
Description
If you are not into intense hikes, but still want to get the most out of Palomino, we highly recommend this experience. In this tour we will pick you up by motorbike from your hotel or inn. You will go around the area of the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta where an indigenous community settles. Here you will be able to meet the community, learn about their handicrafts, customs and beliefs. Besides you will be able to swim and relax in the rivers near the area. A day to disconnect and reconnect with different ways of living. - A trip by motorbike - A short lesson on how indigenous near the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta live. - The experience of learning about customs and beliefs of indigenous people - The chance to have unique handicraft made by Tunkeka people
Tour Options
Itinerary
Are you more into getting in touch with locals? Come and meet the real guardians of nature! Palomino is near the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta and around this area there are several indigenous tribes. One of those is the Kogui people who live with their communities near the river and deep in nature. Join us in an immersive experience of knowing the Tunkeka town and these indigenous people. In this tour, the guide will pick you up and you will go by motorbike from Palomino and near the foothills of the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta. You will get to the territory of the Kogui indigenous people. Learn about their ways of living, their connection to medicinal plants and nature. Listen to them talk about their history and their beliefs and share with them. Enjoy the interaction and the cultural lesson on indigenous legacy in our country. Afterwards you will also have the chance to swim in the cold fresh river and have a moment of relaxation for yourself.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick-up our clients anywhere within Palomino city - hotels, hostels, vacation rentals and points of interest.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Bring comfortable shoes and water. Keep hydrating constantly and use sunscreen
- Be aware that transport of this tour will be by motorbike
- The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements
Reviews(3)
Terrible experience. At the beginning of the tour, the guides will tell you to buy cookies for the kids in the tribe. We bought a lot of cookies, after arrival in the tribe the kids and grown ups run to us to get the cookies. After the cookies are finished the main part of the tour basically ends. We immediately felt that we are not welcomed, those people didn’t want us to be there anymore and the tourguide brought us to a river nearby. After sitting for half an hour at the river, we told the tour guide, that it is enough and we left. The tour is advertised as 5 hours, that is a total exaggeration. It is: 30 min driver there, 20 min at the tribe, 30 min at the river and again 30 min driving back. Of course you can stay longer at the river, but that’s no reason for this tour. After the tour we felt quite bad about it, those poor people don’t want foreigners there, they accept them just for a few cookies, it is absolutely not what we expected from a tour like this.
Thank you for your feedback. We’re really sorry this experience didn’t meet your expectations. At Gran Colombia Tours, we aim to offer respectful and meaningful interactions with local communities, and we regret that this was not how you felt during your visit. We understand your concerns about the duration and how the activity was carried out, and we are already reviewing this internally with our operations team to improve the experience. As a gesture of goodwill, we have processed a refund for your tour. We truly appreciate you sharing your comments, as they help us keep improving.
Excellent tour of indigenous village of the Tunkeka village. My guide Esneider was excellent and communicated with the local people. We went down to the river afterwards which was pristine and clear. It was an authentic experience not a tourist trap in any way.
Hola Lula. Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had an excellent experience visiting the Tunkeka indigenous village and that Esneider provided such great guidance throughout the tour. It’s wonderful that you were able to enjoy the pristine and clear river as part of your authentic experience. We strive to offer genuine, off-the-beaten-path adventures, and we’re so glad this tour met your expectations. Thank you for choosing Gran Colombia Tours, and we hope to welcome you back for more authentic experiences in the future!
Guide knowledgeable, helpful. bike ride new to me and he was careful. Answered many questions. Interesting to understand a little about indiginous peublo and traditions
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that your guide was both knowledgeable and helpful, especially with the new experience of the bike ride. It's great that you had the opportunity to learn about the indigenous pueblo and their traditions. We hope you enjoyed the unique perspective this tour offered!
