The Tayrona Natural National Park, its lush forest, paradise beaches, and rich biodiversity.

 

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CARIBBEAN NATURE

During a stay on the Colombian Caribbean coast, near Santa Marta, travellers often take the opportunity to visit Tayrona Park. Located 30 minutes from the regional capital, this national park allows you to discover an exotic Caribbean nature. The park has various land and sea access points. For example, you can go to Playa Cristal, via the Neguanje entry point, or to Calabazos, which used to lead to Pueblito and its traditional Kogui structures, now closed to visitors. However, the main entry point remains el Zaino. From here you can enjoy a slightly demanding hike through a lush forest. Once you reach the seafront, near Arrecifes, you will discover a huge beach, where the often-violent currents prevent you from going for a swim. Afterwards, you have to go along the coast to reach an area more suitable for a dip in the sea, in Cabo San Juan.

HOW TO GET TO TAYRONA PARK – Public Transport

Various public and private transport options allow you to visit the Tayrona Park. You can take a taxi, use public transport, or hire a private transport company. Let’s start with the most complicated to get to the simplest. First the bus option: From the centre of Santa Marta, go to the terminal or the central market and take a bus. Easy to get to from the city centre and inexpensive, the central market option can nevertheless be longer. Indeed, the van leaves once it is full and passengers can get on or off at any moment. This method allows you to get to the El Zaino entry point. On the way back, simply take a bus from El Zaino towards Santa Marta. The bus will drop you off at a petrol station in Mamatoco, at the entrance of Santa Marta. From here, taxis will take you to the city centre.

HOW TO GET TO TAYRONA PARK – Private Transport

While being a more straightforward option, taking a taxi from Santa Marta to the park is a much more expensive solution. Finally, private transport is by far the most comfortable option. A driver will accompany you, supervise your access to the park and wait for you on the spot for your return journey. For this last option, you can call on our agency to visit Tayrona Park in the most convenient manner.

CONDITIONS TO VISIT TAYRONA PARK

The conditions for admission to the Tayrona Natural National Park are as follows:

-To have an insurance covering the duration of your visit in case of accident or illness.

-To be vaccinated against yellow fever (You may be asked to show proof of vaccination).

-Pay the entrance fee to the Park’s management body, either online or directly on site, depending on the current norm.

In some periods, access to the park may be limited to a certain number of people. For this reason, it is best to enquire a few days in advance about entry conditions. These can change at any moment.