We know a few places where the term “End of the World” makes sense. Some for geographical reasons, others for the feeling they evoke. These are places where you feel there is nothing beyond them. Separated from the Andes by vast, flat, semi-arid expanses, the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta It rises to an altitude of 5,775 metres just 42 km from the Caribbean Sea, making it the highest coastal mountain range in the world.
6 South American destinations to discover this summer.
South America is a continent of natural wonders, vibrant cultures and fascinating history. At Viajes Tuareg, we have carefully chosen the best routes to discover each destination's highlights. Below are our standout options, designed to give you unforgettable experiences.
A piece of Colombia that goes into the Caribbean; this is how La Guajira appears on the map. Located on the border with Venezuela, it is the northernmost part of South America and also one of the most unspoilt, is the land of the indigenous Wayuu, a region little known even to Colombians.
The trekking at Lost City Teyuna is one of the trips to Colombia most wonderful. An adventure that immerses you in the jungle for 5 days, full of unforgettable challenges.
Often confused with the Arawak peoples, the indigenous Arhuaco communities inhabit the highlands of the Sierra de Santa Marta, in the valleys of the Chichicua, Piedras and Ariguaní rivers, among others. Their population is estimated at 25,000, and their lands are recognised by the State of Colombia as collectively owned protected area.
The Arhuaco are a people with recognized social and political consciousness, and although they live scattered across the Sierra de Santa Marta, meetings and ceremonies bringing all the communities together take place in the main villages. The most important of these is Nabusímake.