|
|
|
|
|
|
||
| Kogi Indians - the forest-dwelling tribes living in the Sierra Nevada da Santa Marta, are a source of fascination not only for tourists, but for residents of Taganga and Santa Marta as well. In Taganga, where the walls of many of the fish restaurants are painted with images of the white robe-clad Indians, these reclusive neighbours are viewed with a great deal of curiosity. So, when a family of Kogis decided to take a tour of the village, they met with quite a reception. It was certainly an odd sight to see - an old, patriachal figure and two younger men, all with the Kogis' trademark long hair, white robes and gourds around the neck (these holds the limestone that the Kogis chew tioactivate the calming properties of coca leaves) with a horde of curious locals in tow. The Kogis were quite the guests of honour - what brought them to Taganga in the first place I will never know, but they seemed quite taken with the place! |
Was this Travel Tip helpful to you? Yes! | No! | Leave a Comment!
Other Travel Tips you might be interested in:
|
Travel Tip:
Fish - and jelly fish!
Splashing around in the clear blue waters of Playa Grande, it was beautiful... |
|||||
|
Travel Tip:
Scuba schools
The Carribbean coast of Colombia is said to be one of the cheapest places in... |
|||||
|
Travel Tip:
The bread man cometh
Not impressed with the sweet, preservative-stuffed bread on offer at the... |
|||||
