Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Hike for 4 Days to the Lost City, Santa Marta
• La Expedición Nativa - Sierra Nevada (3 días Awesomes View Points)
• Amazing Full-Day Tour to Minca With a Private Guide
• The Native Expedition - Sierra Nevada (4 Days Path of Waterfalls)
• Lost City Trek 4 days - 3 nights

Most travelers visit Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park on tours, so the cost is related to the length of the tour. A 4-day hike to the Lost City generally costs around US$670, while 1-day activities in the national park typically start around US$150.

Yes. The only way to trek to the Lost City in Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park is on a guided tour. Doing the trek independently is prohibited because the area is considered sacred by area indigenous communities, is remote, and has limited facilities.

When packing for a visit to Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park, you must pack hiking gear and documentation. Bring hiking boots, socks, clothes, swimwear, sunscreen, and mosquito spray for your trek. You also need valid identification, medical insurance information, and proof of tetanus and yellow fever vaccinations.

Yes, Indigenous communities live near the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains, which you can visit. The village of Tuñguexa on the mountain’s north side is the most common Indigenous community visited. The mountains are home to several native cultures you can interact with, including the Wiwa Indigenous Village.

The hikes in Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park are generally challenging—not because they’re technically difficult but because of the conditions and distances. For instance, the Lost City Trek requires several days of hiking at altitude, dealing with heat and humidity, and walking over rough terrain.