Bonda
Bonda is a town of indigenous roots, located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta just 35 minutes from downtown, this town stands out as an ecotourism destination where visitors will find a variety of activities to do.
The river is the heart of Bonda and one of the best ways to enjoy it is by visiting its renowned resorts such as La Cascada and El Paso del Mango. These places are most visited by locals and tourists who come to cool off in the cold waters that descend from the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
In addition to the river, Bonda offers multiple options for ecotourism lovers, including ecological hikes along trails surrounded by vegetation, endemic bird watching, visits to indigenous communities, and history and culture tourism, among other activities.
Ecotourism in Bonda
Bonda’s ecotourism portfolio is growing rapidly in recent years, many domestic and foreign travelers are including in their travel itineraries this natural destination that combines unique experiences that often connect with Minca.
In the corregimiento of Bonda, you will find a variety of eco-friendly lodging options, such as glampings, eco-lodges and cabins; these places are designed to minimize environmental impact and are often built with natural and sustainable materials.
When it comes to ecotourism in Bonda, the choice of lodging is fundamental. Don’t forget to bring appropriate clothing, sunscreen and insect repellent to ensure a satisfactory experience.
Outstanding places to visit in the corregimiento of Bonda
Bonda Waterfall
The Bonda Waterfall is one of the most popular resorts in Santa Marta, where its cold waters provide freshness to the locals, samarios and tourists in general. This natural destination is located only 5 minutes from town and every weekend it attracts hundreds of visitors to enjoy cold drinks and a good sancocho or special barbecue.
The Bonda River rises in the upper part of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, and originates from the union of the Onaca and Girocasaca streams; it flows down through the entire district, crosses the city and flows into Los Cocos beach, with an approximate length of 18 kilometers along its course.
Mango Pass
El Paso del Mango is characterized by its coffee farms and beautiful natural scenery, it is located at an altitude of approximately 500 meters above sea level, in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. To get to Paso del Mango you must travel from Santa Marta to Bonda and take a mototaxi or 4x4 truck in town that will take you to this ecotourism region.
This region of Santa Marta is a great option for families to enjoy natural pools and crystalline rivers without having to worry about large crowds of people. The roads are full of mango trees, hence its name.
Donama Stone
Bonda has several icons of the Tayrona culture, such as cobblestone roads, flagstone terraces and the famous Donama Stone. This monolith of about four meters in diameter and three meters in height, on whose surface are preserved several hieroglyphs in low relief that are believed to represent the codes of nature and ancient ancestral secrets.
The carving was made by the Tayrona between 500 and 1525 B.C. Although its true meaning remains a mystery, the stone has great spiritual and symbolic importance for the indigenous populations of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
On your trip to Bonda, be sure to visit Pozo la Lisa, a river that is off the beaten path, but will not disappoint.
Bonda is one of the villages of Santa Marta where nature tourism has taken a great strength, bird watching and majestic rivers and waterfalls are part of the experience of this beautiful destination.
Outstanding experiences
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