"Rescuing the Indigenous History of Santa Marta"
Welcome to a journey through time that will take us to discover the secrets and hidden wonders of the indigenous history of Santa Marta , Colombia.
On this exciting free tour, we will explore an intriguing period, which has been largely overshadowed by traditional accounts. It is a great opportunity if you plan to go to the lost city and want to understand the entire context. What happened in Santa Marta between the 16th and 19th centuries? Why the historical silence and the apparent lack of interest in these events? Was it the influence of the Catholic Church that erased these traces?
Join us as we unearth forgotten treasures and reveal the mysteries behind the Black Line, a spiritual belief that marks a symbolic border between the world of the indigenous people of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and the outside world.
Stop 1: Tayrona Gold Museum
Stop 2: The Black Line
Stop 3: Magdalena University Museum
Stop 4: Churches and Devastation of Indigenous Tradition
Stop 5: Guaqueros and Treasure Seekers
Stop 6: Church of San Francisco
This free tour will provide participants with a more complete view of the indigenous history of Santa Marta before the arrival of the Spanish and how it has been preserved and recovered over time. The challenges and importance of preserving this rich cultural heritage will also be highlighted.