Pueblo Bello And Nabusimake

Travelling westwards, into the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, you arrive at the village of Pueblo Bello, on the edge of Arhuaco territory. From here an arduous road crawls like an old snake to Nabusimake (San Sebastián), a ceremonial center of this native nation. You obtain permission to enter Nabusimake either in Pueblo Bello or immediately upon arrival at Nabusimake. The indigenous community will then outline where you may hike in the Sierra Nevada and assign you a guide. The land of these mountains is stunning and virgin, with waterfalls and good bird watching. The Arhuaco will also arrange housing in a communal center or may give you permission to camp.

Population 24,000; Altitude 1200 meters (3,912 feet)