Katanzama
A cultural immersion in Arhuaco territory, where ancestral traditions, nature, and Indigenous wisdom come together.
Welcome to
Katanzama Arhuaco Indigenous Settlement
Katanzama is located between Don Diego and Palomino, in the rural area of Perico Aguado, at kilometer 60 along the Santa Marta–Riohacha highway (Troncal del Caribe).
You can reach the Arhuaco settlement by car or better, enjoy an easy 30-minute walk from the main road, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
Katanzama private experience
What's included:
Entrance to the Indigenous territory
Guided tour with experienced Indigenous guides
Nature walk and wildlife spotting
Visit to the settlement and sacred sites
Demonstrations of traditional practices, including Arhuaco bag weaving, the use of the poporo, fique fiber, cotton, and coca leaves
Cultural exchange and introduction to ancestral knowledge and traditions
Traditional Arhuaco blessing and protection ceremony (Aseguranza)
Not included
Translator or bilingual guide
Ground transportation
Meals
Cacao experience, Sacred Pool visit, or other activities
*Additional activities can be booked separately.
Tour Katanzama - Arhuaco settlement
Operating hours
From 8:30 a.m until 3:00 p.m.
Duration
Approximately 2.5 hours. The duration may vary slightly depending on your interests and the time spent connecting with the local community.
Tour starting point
Km 60 Troncal del Caribe - Perico Aguado
Additional services
• Lunch with arhuaco indigenous members
• Cacao Experience with a Visit to a Traditional Cacao Workshop
• Visit to the sacred pool (Natural pool)
• Offering to Mother Earth through a tree-planting activity
• Ground Transportation to or from Your Hotel
• Translator or bilingual guide
Katanzama indigenous tour near Santa Marta city
Discover the culture and traditions of the Arhuaco people during a unique visit to Katanzama, an Indigenous settlement in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. This experience offers a chance to learn about their way of life, ancestral knowledge, and deep connection to the land and nature.
Your visit begins in the Perico Aguado area, along the Troncal del Caribe highway, where you'll meet your local guide and set off on an easy 25–30-minute walk to Katanzama. Along the way, you'll explore the natural surroundings, learn about places that hold spiritual significance for the community, and see traditional crops such as cacao growing among the lush tropical vegetation.
Once you reach the settlement, your guide will introduce you to some of the community's most important places and traditions. You'll have the opportunity to meet community members and leaders, listen to their stories, ask questions, and gain a deeper understanding of how the Arhuaco people see the world and their relationship with the land.
You'll also learn about the aseguranza, a traditional practice associated with spiritual protection and connection, symbolized by a cotton thread tied around the wrist.
Another highlight is discovering the art of weaving traditional Arhuaco bags, a skill passed down through generations of women. You'll learn about the meaning behind these handmade bags and the importance of everyday cultural elements such as the poporo, fique fiber, cotton, and coca leaves in Arhuaco traditions.
The visit also takes you to the community school and Katanzama Beach, where the Caribbean Sea meets the ancestral lands of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
More than a sightseeing tour, this experience is an opportunity to spend time with the Arhuaco community, exchange stories, discover different perspectives, and learn directly from the people who call this territory home.
At the end of your visit, you'll enjoy a walk back to the main highway, where the tour finishes. From there, you can continue your journey by car, private transfer, or public bus, depending on your travel arrangements.
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Arhuaco Indigenous Tour - Katanzama
Discover the culture and traditions of the Arhuaco people during a visit to Katanzama, an Indigenous settlement in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Learn about their ancestral knowledge, way of life, and deep connection to the land through a meaningful cultural exchange surrounded by nature.
$230.000
2 pax
1 person
$290.000
3 pax
$220.000
4 pax
$200.000
5-6 pax
$ 190.000
7-11 pax
$ 170.000
12+ pax
$ 150.000
Prices prr person.
Pesos colombianos (COP)
Contacto
Cel/WhatsApp: (+57) 313 243 9649
atencionalcliente@riodondiego.co
Ubicación:
Kilómetro 56 vía Santa Marta - Palomino
Troncal del Caribe
Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia
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