Palafito Villages.
Palafito Villages – Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta.
Discover Palafito Villages – 1 día.
Starting from $ 300.000 COP per person.*
In the heart of Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta, these amphibious communities have developed a unique way of life, where the streets are canals and transportation is by canoe or motorboat. Nueva Venecia and Buenavista are two of the few remaining stilt villages in Colombia, and this tour will allow you to discover them alongside their own inhabitants.
*Shared service, departing from Puebloviejo (Magdalena).
Itinerary
7:30 a.m. Boarding at the Parador Turístico
8:00 a.m. Departure with local guide
9:30 a.m. Tour in Buenavista
Folkloric presentation – arranged depending on the number of passengers, usually with a minimum of 6 people
Panoramic view of Buenavista from the observation tower
Visit to the environmental restoration nursery for mangrove planting
11:00 a.m. Transfer to Nueva Venecia
11:20 a.m. Visit to the artisan who names the canoes
11:40 a.m. Tour in Nueva Venecia with local guide
12:00 p.m. Bridge Tour: Walk across bridges to see the church, school, Falcao’s soccer field, and community hall
12:30 p.m. Typical lunch
1:30 p.m. Return from Nueva Venecia
3:00 p.m. Arrival at the Parador Turístico
Includes
✅ River transport with safety standards
✅ Travel insurance
✅ Local guides
✅ Lunch
✅ Folkloric presentation (from 6 people onwards)
✅ Tour of Nueva Venecia and Buenavista
✅ Restroom service
✅ Observation tower in Buenavista
✅ Hydration
✅ Handicraft
✅ Fishing techniques
Does Not Include
❌ Extra meals, beers, and drinks.
❌ Extra expenses and/or visits to other tourist attractions.
❌ Guiding in a language other than Spanish.
❌ Handicrafts and tips.
❌ Transportation service to and from Santa Marta (round trip): this service has an additional cost. eConnection Colombia will coordinate it, and payment must be made directly to the transporter.
Recommendations
Insect repellent
Sunscreen
Quick-dry clothing and towel
Water bottle
Sunglasses
If you are on medication, it is your responsibility to bring it
Cap or hat
Details and Suggestions
- The tour takes place in a high-humidity area.
- Temperatures: 25°C to 33°C.
- The locals and their customs deserve respect and tolerance so that the cultural exchange is positive for both them and you.
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Palafito Villages – Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta.
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Book your spot with a deposit of 40 USD via PayPal, or 140,000 COP by bank transfer:
ENLACES COLOMBIA SAS
NIT 901549048-9
Cuenta de Ahorros Bancolombia 51600004288