Step back into Pre-Hispanic times |
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Visit one of South America's most remarkable archaeological sites, discovering essential practices to help sustain this ancient land and the native communities within. Teyuna, or the Lost City, lies in the heart of Colombia's La Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and offers a first-hand insight into a pre-Columbian civilization whose traditions and sacred beliefs date back to the Tairona indigenous communities of around 200 A.C
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Structure
Where: La Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta (via Zoom) Duration: 1hr 30 minutes Number of participants: Minimum 6 Cost in 2020: From $3 USD per student (free for professors)* Dates: Flexible Structure: Expert-led tour around the ancient site. Q&A. Breakout room session or games in small groups. Language: English or Spanish Future travel discount: Voucher for 10% discount on any group Lost City trip |
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Testimonials
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University of Colorado - Boulder
"It was a WONDERFUL tour, such impressive images and insights. Marco was great, and I appreciated how he linked in information about the Kogi (native community). Thank you for coordinating this event, my students thought it was "so cool!" Caroline S Conzelman, Senior Instructor | Global Studies Academic Program |
Universidad EAN
"I loved it. Thank you so much. Marco is a fantastic guide at it was so nice to show students from Colombia a place in their country that they have never been to before." Claudia Patricia Rodríguez Zárate, Facultad de Humanidades y Ciencias Sociales |
Learning topics
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• Ancient building techniques used by the Tairona people to this spellbinding ancient site and its rediscovery by grave-robbers in the 1970s and an exploration of the social context that led to it.
• Anthropological exploration of how the Tairona people lived, their religious ceremonies, their sacred beliefs, the artifacts they used to create from gold. • Archaeological studies performed on the site and elements of modern research techniques. • Connections between ancient Taironas and indigenous communities living in Sierra Nevada nowadays - their culture, heritage, traditions, possible evolution patterns. • Sustainable tourism - how can people visit this site in a responsible manner, leaving only positive impacts on the environment and native communities. |
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Your expert guide |
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Marco Pollone has settled in the northern coastal city of Santa Marta and few people know more about the intriguing history of this region than him. Having led more than 250 trips to the ancient Lost City, Marco brings the experience alive and connects travelers to a culture as spellbinding as the surrounding Sierra de Santa Marta mountains. Marco is multi-lingual and is learning to master some indigenous languages too.
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