Kogui Community Tour Trompito: Native Guide & Sacred Sites

Climb into the mountains and hear the stories directly from the people who live there.

A one-day guided tour in Trompito that starts with a two-hour ascent to the Kogui indigenous community, where a native guide shares the group's traditions and history. The itinerary includes a visit to mama duwanaby, the ancestral sacred stone; a descent into La Danta gorge to Poza del Amor for a swim; and a peasant lunch made with ingredients the community harvests. A Spanish-speaking native guide leads the group, and hotel pickup is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hike and cultural visit in Trompito

• Ascend 2-hour hike
• Meet Kogui indigenous shelter
• Learn about Kogui culture
• Visit sacred ancestral stone Mama Duwanaby
• Descend to La Danta gorge
• Swim at Poza del Amor
• Return to hotel

The experience

You arrive at the trailhead and begin a two-hour climb into the mountains above Santa Marta. The path rises through terrain the Kogui have inhabited for centuries, and the guide, a member of the community, shares stories and traditions as you walk. This is not a rushed summit push. The pace is built around conversation and the landscape itself.

At the community shelter, you spend time learning how the Kogui live, their relationship to the land, and the cultural knowledge passed down through generations. From there, the group visits mama duwanaby, the ancestral sacred stone that holds spiritual significance for the community. You then descend into La Danta gorge, where Poza del Amor (a natural pool fed by the river) offers a chance to swim and cool off after the morning's climb. The whole day takes around eight hours from start to finish.

Lunch is a peasant meal prepared with organic products the community grows and harvests themselves. Fruit is included as well. After eating and resting, you make the short walk back to the exit point and return to your hotel. The tour includes entrance to the community, community transport, and health insurance.

What’s included

• Peasant lunch made with organic products harvested by the community.
• entrance to the Kogui community.
• visit to mama duwanaby ancestral sacred stone.
• fruit.
• native Spanish-speaking guide.
• community transport.
• health insurance.
• hotel pickup.

Options for this experience

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Guide in Spanish08:00

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

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AgesAdult (20 to 49 years) · Senior (50 to 55 years) · Youth (12 to 19 years) · Child (7 to 11 years) · Under 7: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 20

Live guideSpanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.You can choose from 15 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Demanding physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Tierra Nativa

Is this one for you?Pick the one-day option if you're passing through Santa Marta with limited time. Choose the overnight stay to sleep in the community and hike at a relaxed pace rather than rush the ascent and descent in one push.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 19 years); Child (7 to 11 years). Under 7: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Kogui community shelter like when we arrive?

The shelter is where the Kogui guide meets the group to share stories, traditions and the cultural knowledge of the community. It is the center point of the tour's cultural exchange.

How difficult is the two-hour hike up to the community?

The ascent is steady and takes two hours, so a high level of physical fitness is needed. The pace allows for conversation and rest, but the climb itself is the main physical demand of the day.

What exactly is mama duwanaby?

Mama duwanaby is an ancestral sacred stone that holds spiritual significance for the Kogui people. It is a key stop on the itinerary and part of understanding the community's relationship to the land.

Is swimming in Poza del Amor included, or do I need to bring anything?

Swimming in Poza del Amor is part of the tour itinerary. Bring a change of clothes or a swimsuit, as the natural pool offers a refreshing break after the morning hike and before lunch.

Does the tour include hotel pickup from Santa Marta?

Yes, hotel pickup is included in the tour. The guide will collect you from your accommodation and return you there at the end of the day.