Colombia Photography Tour : Communities of Caribbean Coast

Transfer from Santa Marta Airport to Minca

Departure to Minca, the ecological capital of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.

Transfer from Minca to Mundo Nuevo Ecolodge

Transfer by 4×4 to Mundo Nuevo Ecolodge. Be prepared, the road is an adventure in itself.

Photography Tour Orientation in Mundo Nuevo

Dinner at Mundo Nuevo

Night Photography Activity in Mundo Nuevo

Optionnal night photography session at Mundo Nuevo's mirador

Birdwatching in Mundo Nuevo

We begin before sunrise to make the most of the morning activity in the forests of Mundo Nuevo. Accompanied by a local birding guide, we search for mixed flocks and some of the Sierra Nevada’s characteristic species, including Keel-billed Toucan, Black-headed Tanager, White-lored Warbler, Golden-winged Sparrow, and numerous hummingbirds, adapting our pace to the birds and the light.

Breakfast

Cacao Tour or Coffee Tour at La Candelaria Farm

Visit of a charming farm next door to discover the secrets of Colombian coffee.

Lunch at Mundo Nuevo

Photo Activity in Awindua

Private photo session with a Wiwa family. We will take the time to establish a private contact with them in this small village of 4 huts, and create unforgettable portraits.

Sunset at Mundo Nuevo Mirador (Photo Activity)

Photo session at sunset at Mundo Nuevo's viewpoint, offering one of the most beautiful views of the entire region.

Dinner at Mundo Nuevo

Breakfast

Transfer from Mundo Nuevo Ecolodge to Minca

Transfer from Minca to Marinka Waterfall

Transfer by 4×4 to the waterfalls of Marinka which offer the most beautiful natural pools of Minca

Photo Activity in Marinka Waterfall

Visit of the 2 waterfalls where we will take the time to make beautiful photos in long exposure, without wanting to make puns 😉. We will take advantage of this splendid setting to create some environmental portrait photos with our Wiwas friends.

Transfer from Marinka Waterfall to Minca

Transfer from Minca to Maloka Barlovento

Lunch

Sunset photo Activity in Barlovento

Sunset photography at Barlovento, a hotel situated at the mouth of the Piedras River, with the towering peaks of the Sierra Nevada forming a dramatic backdrop.

Dinner

Transfer from Maloka Barlovento to Los Linderos

Transfer from Los Linderos to Quebrada Del Sol

Photo Activity in Mulkwakungui (Quebrada Del Sol)

Unique experience with one of the most important indigenous communities in the world, the Kogui. The chief and villagers will welcome us in the Kogui tradition, and we will spend time discovering, learning, gaining trust, and then photographing them. Daily activities include collecting Coca leaves, preparing Fiqué fiber, drying Coca leaves, cooking, gathering fruit in the forest and weaving Mochilas.

Transfer from Quebrada Del Sol to Los Linderos

Transfer from Los Linderos to Maloka Barlovento

Dinner

Transfer from Maloka Barlovento to Don Diego

Boat tour on Rio Don Diego

Then, river trip along the Rio Don Diego ending in the sea. Our expert guide will help us to observe various species of birds, howler monkeys, tiny crocodiles called Babillas, etc. He will also tell us cultural & historical anecdotes in the Taironaka Museum.

Photo Activity in Taironaka with Arhuacos

Environmental portraits with our indigenous friends Arhuacos, in the beautiful setting of Taironaka, an archaeological site of the greatest importance in the history of the region.

Lunch

Transfer from Don Diego to Boca de Camarones

Wayuu Ceremonial Yona Dances

Meet with a woman chief of Wayuu clan who will make us discover her culture with a demonstration of "La Yona" a ceremonial dance.

Dinner

Flamingo tour by boat

Early wake up early to join a small sailboat to capture the elegant flamingos at sunrise, with the snowy peaks of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in the background.

Breakfast

Birdwatching (Cardinal) in Boca de Camarones

After breakfast, we visit a private feeding station designed for close-up bird photography in the surrounding dry forest. This is one of the best places to photograph the striking Vermilion Cardinal, often alongside Chestnut Piculet, Buffy Hummingbird, White-whiskered Spinetail, Bare-eyed Pigeon, and a variety of other species characteristic of Colombia’s Caribbean dry forest.

Lunch

Transfer from Boca de Camarones to Santa Marta

Transfer from Santa Marta to Taganga

Sunset in Taganga

Visit of Taganga, a typical fishing village that was once inhabited by the Carib Indians. We will let our curiosity guide us to meet the local fishermen and bring back some unique pictures.

Dinner

Transfer from Taganga to Santa Marta

Transfer from Santa Marta to Muelle Nautico Pueblo Viejo

Transfer from Muelle Nautico Pueblo Viejo to Nueva Venecia

Nueva Venecia Boat Tour

Nueva Venecia is a magical floating village built entirely on stilts over the Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta, Colombia's largest lagoon complex and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Arrival by speedboat through chocolate-colored waters teeming with birds and mangroves, then explore the vibrant wooden houses, church, and soccer field of this living community of over 3,500 inhabitants. It's a one-of-a-kind immersion into Colombia's "amphibious culture" — a real-life Macondo straight out of García Márquez.

Transfer from Nueva Venecia to Muelle Nautico Pueblo Viejo

Transfer from Muelle Nautico Pueblo Viejo to Mompox

Road towards Mompox, the universe of Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Founded by the Spaniards in 1530, the site of Mompox, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most beautiful jewels of the colonial era. Despite this and its fantastic location on the Magdalena River, it receives very few visitors. It’s like having a giant living museum all to ourselves!

Blue hour photography session in Mompox

Blue hour photography session in Plaza Santa Barbara

Dinner

Photo Activity with Cumbia Dancers Mompox

Photo activity with professional Cumbia musicians in costume in the beautiful setting of Mompox

Boat Tour on Cienaga de Pijiño (Shared group)

Boat ride to photograph the ecosystem of the surrounding lagoons at sunset. Return to the sunset with a magnificent view of Mompox from the river.

Photo walk in Mompox Architecture and Local life (self guided)

Relax walk in Mompox to enjoy it's architecture and document local life

Lunch

Dinner

Transfer from Mompox to Cartagena

Lunch

Relax Walk in Cartagena at golden hour

Arrival in the middle / end of the afternoon, just the time for us to check-in and freshen-up before a relax walk in Cartagena’s center. Potential photos at blue hour.

Dinner

Photo Activity with Palenqueras at Plaza Santo Domingo

Photo session at Plaza Santo Domingo. it’s a perfect set up to photograph the grace and elegance of the Palenqueras, icons of Colombia.

Lunch

Photography of Cartagena’s Architecture

Photography of Cartagena's Architecture

Relax Photo Activity in Getsemani

Relax walk and visit the district of getsemani and famous for its streets with umbrellas, its architecture and its magnificent grafitis. Perfect scenery to make colorful photos.

Dinner

Free Morning / Photo review or last photo session in Cartagena

Depending on your preferences, you can enjoy a quiet morning and breakfast at the hotel, free time for souvenirs or a photo review, a photoshop session and advice with Tristan.

Transfer from Cartagena to Cartagena Airport