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Ciudad Perdida Trek

Colombia · South America · Multi-day trek · score 75/100

At a glance

CountriesColombia
ContinentSouth America
RegionMagdalena (Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta)
TypeMulti-day trek
Length46 km
Typical duration4-5 days
Difficulty3/5 (Moderate)
Max altitude1200 m
Best seasonDec-Mar best (park closes periodically)
StartEl Mamey
EndCiudad Perdida (return)
Permit / guideguided tour with licensed operator mandatory
Special gearnone (humid jungle kit)

Score

75/100
Scenery
26/35
Fame
19/25
Uniqueness
16/20
Logistics
14/20

Jungle trek to a lost city 650 years older than Machu Picchu, run with indigenous communities

How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.

Notes

~44-52 km round trip; only via authorized operators

Sources

Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.

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