Cienaga Stilt Housing Day Trip

Enjoy the unique charm of the stilt housing villages of Cienaga and discover the lifestyle of the local people on this tour from Santa Marta.

Cienaga Stilt Housing Day Trip

At 5.30 am, we'll pick you up from your hotel and head to the dock of Islas del Rosario. From there, we'll embark on a boat ride through the Cienaga Grande de Santa Marta, a designated World Biosphere Reserve, located a few kilometers from Cienaga.

You will see the varied vegetation and wildlife, with trails of greenery and lagoons characteristic of the swamp. Along these lagoons, small fishing villages, known as ''pueblitos palafitos'' (small stilt housing villages), can be observed.

Our tour will include a stop in one of the villages to learn about the lifestyle of its people and their ancestral customs. Following this, we'll enjoy a traditional meal featuring fish or vegetables to experience local cuisine.

Finally, we'll return to Santa Marta, arriving at 2.30 pm.

Hotel pick up

This tour includes pick-up from hotels in Santa Marta, excluding the Minca or Tangana areas.