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Trekking the Lost City in Colombia! Unmissable For the Adventure Traveler

By Charles T Raymond

La Ciudad Perdida (aka The Lost City) is one of the most reputed jungle treks in all of South America, and for good reason. The idea of spending six days fighting your way through lush green jungle and crossing roaring rivers is enough to spark the adventurous side in anyone. While 'fighting' may be a slight exaggeration (The paths are well trodden with groups of 4-12 people plus guides beginning every few days), the experience is not one to be quickly forgotten. The trail winds away from the end of a 2 hour, and somewhat nerve-wrecking ride in the back of an old land cruiser, 3 full days into the depths of the jungle.

The trails may be well trodden but they are steep, muddy and criss-crossed with tree trunks and roots. The river crossings are no exaggeration either, by the time you get home you will be an expert with well over a dozen crossings under your belt, and when its raining (which is fairly common) they are not for the light hearted. Not to worry though, your experienced local guides have seen it all before and are more than helpful, risking their own limbs at times to ensure the safety of yours.<<more>>