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Sports Travel: The Ciudad Perdida Trek
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  • Updated by AndreSTGT on May 9, 2004
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    First Day

    From our starting point we hiked for three hours (two hours of which were uphill), mostly through jungle, passing some nice places for a swim on the way.
    Despite of the ascent, it was not too strenuous since we walked at a moderate pace and made some rests on the way.
    Close to the place were we stayed for the night was a waterfall with a deep pool, a great place to refresh, after all this sweating.


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    Sports Travel: Second Day
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    Four-hour hike through beautiful nature. We reached our destination at 1pm and spent the rest of the day on the river nearby.


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    Sports Travel: Third Day
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    Another five hours to Ciudad Perdida. This section was the most beautiful, and at the same time the most adventurous of the tour. It involved eight river crossings and climbing over slippery rocks. The path led through dense jungle.
    After lunch we had to climb up an ancient staircase for almost one hour until we finally reached the lost city.


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    Sports Travel: Fourth Day
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    We spent this entire day visiting the city. Thre are still many of the ancient staircases and tracks left, as well as stone terraces, which were used for religious ceremonies.
    What is most fascinating about the city is its location on the slopes above a mighty jungle gorge, only accessible on foot.


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    Sports Travel: Fifth Day
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    The hardest day!!! We had to walk back Day 2 and 3 in just one day, which meant eight hours of walking, ten river crossings, and one hour constantly uphill (20% ascent, at least). I am sure i have never lost so much water in my entire life.


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    Sports Travel: Sixth Day and Resumé
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    Another three hours (two downhill) to our starting point, and another two-hour ride back to Santa Marta.

    The Trekking Tour was magnificent and great value. Spending the night in hammocks was comfortable, our guide was very nice and the food was alright, too. Besides the standard dish, meat with rice and sandwiches, we were also provided with fresh vegetables and fruits.


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    calcaf38 Sat Sep 8, 2007 18:40 UTC
     I enjoyed your report from the Ciudad Perdida trek. Great adventure. Thank you for sharing.    		cachaseiro Sat Jun 24, 2006 08:47 UTC
     nice page. i really want to visit colombia. i have been so many times to south america, but not there yet. hopefully soon.
    panderita Thu Aug 18, 2005 17:05 UTC
     The way you describe cities like Cartagena are the reasons I always come back home.    		MrRandMcnally Fri Mar 11, 2005 02:52 UTC
     I’m very jealous of your Cuidad Perdida trip. I’ve done my fair share of traveling in Colombia but I think that one is a little to much for me as things are now. Thanks for the info and Pictures
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