Ethnic adventure in the Kogui community, a visit to the indigenous village of Seywiaka
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We will have an incredible tour, we will walk to the Seywiaka indigenous village, where you will have the opportunity to exchange Kogui knowledge, customs and traditions and interact with the Mamo or some indigenous person from the village, about their beliefs and worldview.
Hopefully, if the day is clear, you will be able to see the Colón and Bolívar peaks, the highest points of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. To finish the tour you will descend the Palomino River in tubing or float where you can have contact with nature and be dazzled by the silence and tranquility of the landscapes.
Seywiaka indigenous community
Kogi indigenous settlement.
🎒Travel equipment: Sunscreen and lipstick (ideal if natural). Insect repellent. Sunglasses. Canteen, thermos or camelback (minimum 1.5 liters). Personal towel to use during walks. Small backpack to use during walks. Basic elements of personal hygiene. Goggles or mask for snorkeling.
🗂Traveller documents: passport, identity card or citizenship card, military notebook and medical insurance card.
👕Travel clothing: It is important to wear comfortable clothing, preferably quick-drying, light-colored synthetic clothing. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts or t-shirts. Closed, comfortable shoes for walking and easy drying. You can also bring some additional sandals. Lightweight raincoat. Dress or swimwear Light raincoat. Hat or Cap. Scarf, buff or sarong to protect you from the sun.
💉Vaccines and health issues: It is mandatory that your Yellow Fever vaccine is current, otherwise you must apply it no later than 10 days before the trip. Ideally, you should have your Tetanus vaccine in force. If you take specific medications, take them with you. It never hurts to carry a personal first aid kit.
🌤Special recommendations: It is very important to be well protected from the sun and constantly hydrated during the trip. As the climate is very humid, it is a very good option to carry all your clothes in airtight bags or dry bags inside your travel suitcase, your personal documents and electronic equipment. Do not consume alcoholic beverages or psychoactive substances before and during the trip. Carrying a camera and binoculars makes it easier to observe the fauna and flora.