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Ciudad Perdida trek

Magdalena, Colombia
Best timeJul–Aug & Dec–Mar
Signature routeLost City (4-day jungle trek)
In season~72°F high
Climate
Data source

Climate

Source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

63–79°F
Nearest airportSMR
CurrencyCOP
LanguageSpanish
TimezoneUTC-05:00
The route
Topographic route map for Ciudad Perdida trek
StartFinish
Elevation profile5,295 ft
0 mi59 ft low46.7 mi
38miles
5,295ft high point
10,502ft of climbing
Historical monthly weather
Sunny share of daylightFeb · 62%
WarmestMay · 79°F
WettestJul
Best windowJul–Aug & Dec–Mar
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

A jungle trek to a pre-Columbian city older than Machu Picchu.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Jul–Aug & Dec–Mar. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

The route

The classic way in is the Lost City (4-day jungle trek). Nearest airport is SMR.

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Pairs well with

Cabo San Juan, Tayrona
20 mi away
Turbaco
112 mi away
Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
117 mi away
Cartagena Cathedral, Colombia
118 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ciudad Perdida trek?

The best time to visit Ciudad Perdida trek is July–August & December–March, in Magdalena, Colombia.

Where is Ciudad Perdida trek?

Ciudad Perdida trek is in Magdalena, Colombia. The nearest major airport is SMR.

What is Ciudad Perdida trek known for?

A jungle trek to a pre-Columbian city older than Machu Picchu.

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