GOTSEZHY SHELTER TOUR

The Gotsezhy Refuge Tour is one of the best options in terms of day trips that can be done as an alternative to the activities on the beaches when we are in Santa Marta during a vacation on the north coast of the Caribbean, to get to know the nature of the Sierra Nevada and be totally connected with the Wiwa Indigenous culture.

The Refugio Gotsezhy, which means rebirth, is located in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in the Guachaca River basin, immersed in nature, where the Wiwa Indians still keep their culture alive. The community is inhabited by 50 Wiwa families who are dedicated to the cultivation and processing of Fique, the main component of their handicraft products.

A few minutes from the village is the Matuna Waterfall, where there is a natural pool of extreme beauty and very relaxing to bathe and refresh, immersed in the wild nature of Sierra Nevada.

Home Tour

Hotel of your stay in Santa Marta 07:30 am.

Final Tour

Hotel of your stay in Santa Marta 05:30 pm approx.

Includes

Vans Comfort with A/C.	Typical lunch.
Indigenous Guide.	Travel Insurance.

Not include

Breakfast.	Alcohol.
Extra Activities.	Tip.

Notes

The cost of the Gotsezhy Refuge Tour must be paid with 50% at the time of confirmation and the remaining 50% at the time of departure.
The cost of the Gotsezhy Refuge Tour is for a minimum of 3 participants, request costs in case there are fewer participants.
Notify if you are Vegetarian / Vegan at the time of booking.
Important: Each traveler is responsible for their belongings, TC Travel SAS is not responsible for garments or items lost during the excursion.
If you have any extra luggage, we can store it in our offices in Santa Marta or Riohacha free of charge.

1° DAY / Santa Marta - Refugio Gotsezhy - Santa Marta:

Early in the morning, a van will be waiting for us to take us out of the center of Santa Marta (duration 1 hour and 30 minutes approx.), The vans will leave us about 15 minutes of walking before arriving at the Refugio Gotsezhy. Upon arrival in the village, the inhabitants of the community will welcome us and, when the Mamo is in Maloca, he will offer us a spiritual talk. A few minutes to relax and start a walk to the Matuna Waterfall (duration 15 minutes approx.), To take a refreshing bath. At the end we return to the Refugio Gotsezhy for a typical lunch prepared by the Wiwa women of the community. After lunch, the inhabitants of the community will offer us a talk about the cultivation and processing of Fique, with some practical test. After which we take the walk to the point where the vans will be waiting for us to return to Santa Marta.

(Land transfer, typical lunch and indigenous guide).

Refugio Gotsezhy

CLOTHING AND USEFUL THINGS
Light trousers or Bermuda shorts and a T-shirt.
Camera or camcorder.
Bathing suit and towel.
Sports and trekking shoes.
Hat.
Mosquito repellent.
Solar protection.
Thermos for water.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE TRAVELER
Respect the environment and leave garbage in the proper containers.
Do not cause damage to structures or the environment.
If you have any medical conditions or allergies, please notify yourself when booking.

VACCINES
No particular vaccinations are required.
The yellow fever vaccine is recommended only as a preventive measure, as there are no cases in this region.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
At the time of departure present identification documents Passport, DNI or CC.
During the Tour the traveler can bring a photocopy of their identification document.