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“Living History, Afro Rhythms and Luxury by the Caribbean Sea”<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Experience the Colombian Caribbean in a journey that combines beach, jungle and culture, exploring Santa Marta, discovering the Sierra Nevada in Minca, navigating the Don Diego River to pristine beaches and connecting with the ancestral Tayrona heritage in Tewimake.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9686,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","destination":[228],"activities":[230,229,231],"trip_types":[],"difficulty":[10],"trip_tag":[],"class_list":["post-12623","trip","type-trip","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","destination-caribe-colombiano","activities-cultura-viva","activities-naturaleza-profunda","activities-sol-y-playa-responsable","difficulty-medio","travel-monster-post","latest_post"],"packages_ids":"","trip_extras":[],"cut_off_time":{"enabled":false,"duration":0,"duration_unit":"days"},"booked-seats":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"code":"WTE-9098","price":"","has_sale":false,"sale_price":"","discount_percent":0,"currency":{"code":"COP","symbol":"$"},"duration":{"days":4,"nights":3,"duration_unit":"days","duration_type":"both"},"min_pax":1,"max_pax":"","discount_value":0,"discount_label":null,"primary_category":0,"available_times":{"type":"default","items":["2021-1-01","2021-2-01","2021-3-01","2021-4-01","2021-5-01","2021-6-01","2021-7-01","2021-8-01","2021-9-01","2021-10-01","2021-11-01","2021-12-01"]},"description":"\n

Experience the Colombian Caribbean in a journey that combines beach, jungle and culture, exploring Santa Marta, discovering the Sierra Nevada in Minca, navigating the Don Diego River to pristine beaches and connecting with the ancestral Tayrona heritage in Tewimake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2714\ufe0e Upon arrival, you have private transfer to your luxury accommodation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714\ufe0e You take a city tour of Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, the Minor Basilica Cathedral and the Gold Museum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714\ufe0e You visit the Taganga viewpoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714\ufe0e You enjoy a seafood lunch and gourmet dinner with an evening stroll through Parque de los Novios.<\/p>\n"},{"title":"Adventure in Minca","content":"\n

\u2714\ufe0e You have breakfast and travel by 4x4 to the Sierra Nevada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714\ufe0e You visit a cacao farm and participate in a hands-on workshop with tasting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714\ufe0e You hike to the \"Hidden Waterfall\" and have lunch at a mountain hotel with panoramic views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714\ufe0e You return to Santa Marta at sunset for a gourmet dinner at a selected restaurant with live music.<\/p>\n"},{"title":"Don Diego River and Tayrona Vestiges","content":"\n

\u2714\ufe0e You have breakfast and experience a river journey along the Don Diego River to its mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714\ufe0e You enjoy traditional cuisine for lunch and visit Tewimake to learn about its worldview and observe Tayrona archaeological vestiges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714\ufe0e You conclude with a gourmet dinner by the sea at a Caribbean restaurant.<\/p>\n"},{"title":"Farewell ","content":"\n

\u2714\ufe0e You enjoy your final breakfast and transfer by private transport to the 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