
Ciudad Perdida (Lost City) Trek
A 44-km guided trek to the pre-Columbian Tayrona city in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
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- Region
- Colombia
- Country
- Latin America
- Biome
- Cloud forest (200–1,300 m)
- Best season
- December – March
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Wildlife Viewing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Cloud forest (200–1,300 m)
- Best season: December – March
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
A 44-km guided trek to the pre-Columbian Tayrona city in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: December – March
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Cloud forest (200–1,300 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
Latin America
Biome
Cloud forest (200–1,300 m)
Difficulty
moderate
Plan with verified data
Ciudad Perdida (Lost City) Trek trip tools
Popular pursuits at Ciudad Perdida (Lost City) Trek
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Wildlife Viewing
Best light, best season, and where animals move.







