COLOMBIA TRAVEL — The endangered city is hidden in the middle of the Colombian jungle, a few days’ hike from Santa Marta, the country’s oldest colonial town. Ancient jungle ruins include more than 200 structures (staircases, wide stone platforms) built by the Tairona people from the 8th to the 14th centuries.
In order to preserve the archeological treasures, the Global Heritage Fund is helping locals develop environmental education programs, and is working to lessen tourism’s impact on the area. Meanwhile, Wiwa Tour , the only agency in Santa Marta that’s owned by indigenous peoples, offers four- to six-day treks through the area.
Source: Msn.com
