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Contact local indigenous guide for the Lost City Trek
With english translator possibility
Responsible Tourism
Booking the Lost City Trek with a indigenous local agency is supporting the idea that, in a sacred territory (Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta), an indigenous guide should be the most legitimate person to guide strangers to a sacred place (Ciudad Perdida). Be aware that The Lost City trek is one of the most famous touristic attraction in Colombia. So be prepare to share the path with lot’s of people.
A French-Colombian couple based in Colombia since 2023, Angélica Troya and Samuel Bourille have been traveling the country since 2013 and share their stories and experiences on their blog My Trip to Colombia, blending an insider's perspective with a traveler's eye to show readers a different side of Colombia.
They're the authors of the Guide Évasion Colombie (Hachette, 2024) and the Guide Simplissime Colombie (Hachette, 2026), and their blog is recommended by the Guide Vert Michelin, Petit Futé, and Guide Tao Monde.
My Trip to Colombia has become a trusted resource for travelers planning a trip to Colombia, with more than 400 articles published, a network of 40+ local partner agencies, and a community of over 60,000 monthly readers across three sites: monvoyageencolombie.com in French, miviajeporcolombia.com in Spanish, and mytriptocolombia.com in English.
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