About a week in Kankuamo territory, in Colombia's Sierra Nevada, with Enosh Arias, El Atanquero.
A little piece of the Sierra that wins your heart.
Where. Atánquez, capital of the Kankuamo Indigenous Reserve, home to 15 communities in Colombia's Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. A town where every street has something to tell.
What you'll live. Stories from the elders. Spinning wool and weaving a mochila with the artisans. Panela and alfandoque made the old way, when the harvest allows. Walks to Chemesquemena and Pontón, and family days by the water at El Mojao and the río Badillo.
Why it's a must. This is our first trip here as a group, so you're there when the seed is sown. Enosh shares Atánquez with the world every day. Now he's sharing it with you, in person.
Enosh AriasLed by Enosh. Backed by us.
Enosh Arias, El Atanquero, shows Atánquez to the world through his films and photos: its music, its craft, its elders, its streets. Local guides and the community decide where you go and what is shared.
We're there too, amplifying their work. This is a community-led travel business, so the collective builds it together, finds the partners that help it grow, and handles preparation, logistics and safety so the opportunity holds.
Enosh is part of the School of Elevation, where every community rep is learning digital skills to grow their own business. Your trip backs that too. Meet the School of Elevation →
See it for yourself.
The journey, day by day.
Led on the ground by Enosh. The route can shift with weather, season and what the community needs that week.
Arrive.
Valledupar to Atánquez, in the foothills of the Sierra.
Listen.
A cultural walk through Atánquez and stories from the elders.
Weave.
Spin the wool and start your own mochila with Kankuamo artisans.
Walk.
Chemesquemena and Pontón, as the communities allow.
Cook.
Traditional food with the families, and panela and alfandoque when the harvest allows.
Water.
A family day at El Mojao and the río Badillo.
Close.
Say thank you to Atánquez. Back to Valledupar.
Pay it forward.
Invest in yourself. Back people who invest in themselves. Live an extraordinary life.
Your trip pays for a goal Atánquez sets with us on this first visit. The community chose it. Your group sees it arrive.
Tools and seeds.
For better harvests and food for Kankuamo families, one of the first things the community asked for.
A start for women makers.
Wool, needles and training for mothers who head their homes and want a business of their own.
Water at home.
Filters and storage for the dry months, when the Sierra runs short.
Where your money goes.
of every place goes straight to the goal the community chose.
Every host, cook, coach and guide is paid fairly for their work as well.
We meet you before you go.
Small group, and it runs once the group is full. This journey isn't open for direct booking. Every family and group has a call with us first. These are homes, not products, and the wrong group can do real damage.
Dates and the facts.
Runs once the group is full.
Valledupar to Valledupar.
Shared on a call with us.
Kept small on purpose.
Walks, heat and mountain roads.
Children welcome. We'll talk it through on the call.
Included
- Hosting and guiding by the community
- Workshops with Kankuamo artisans
- Meals with the families
- Accommodation
- Ground transport from Valledupar
- Pre-trip call and briefing
Not included
International flights, travel insurance, visas, vaccinations and personal spending.
Questions people actually ask.
What is a discovery trip?
The first time we visit as a group. You come with us to meet the families, learn from them and see what we could build together. Expect warmth and wonder, not a polished package.
Is it safe?
We go where we know people. The route is agreed with Enosh and the community, a local lead is with you every day, and everyone gets a full briefing before flying.
Can we visit sacred places?
Only where the community gives permission. Some places and knowledge stay private, and that is respected.
How every journey works: who leads, where the money goes, flights and groups.
Every journey starts with a conversation.
Tell us who's coming and why, then book a call with us. No payment until we've both said yes.