Parque Tayrona Beaches

The best beaches on the Atlantic coast of Colombia are located around Santa Marta, offering not only beautiful coastal landscapes but also the opportunity to visit the Lost City in the Sierra Nevada.

Ciudad Perdida (Spanish for "Lost City") is the archaeological site of an ancient city located in the Sierra Nevada, Colombia.

Parque Tayrona Beaches
One of the most renowned beach destinations in the region, Tayrona National Park is just half an hour from Santa Marta. The park’s landscapes are a blend of dense tropical forest, rocky cliffs, and pristine bays.

Colombia Overview
Located in northern South America, Colombia borders the Caribbean Sea to the north, the Pacific Ocean to the west, Venezuela and Brazil to the east, and Peru and Ecuador to the south.

Bahia de Santa Marta

This bay lies in the center of Santa Marta city and is known for its excellent hotel infrastructure and proximity to all services. The Santa Marta Port is within walking distance of downtown, where visitors can explore the city's colonial architecture.

Playa Cristal

ocated just 30 minutes from Santa Marta, Tayrona National Park offers a paradise of natural beauty where the Sierra Nevada mountains meet the Caribbean coast. It’s a haven of sandy bays, rocky cliffs, and tropical wildlife.

Entrance Fees:

• Colombian citizens: 33,000 Colombian pesos

• Foreign nationals: 73,000 Colombian pesos

• Seniors: Free entry

• Insurance: 7000Colombian pesos

• Inside the park, some roads are in poor condition, but visitors will find vast beaches, such as Neguanje Beach and Siete Olas Beach, as well as Playa Arrecifes and Canaveral Beach, all surrounded by lush nature.

Playa Siete Olas 

From the hill, enjoy stunning views of Siete Olas Beach, which is known for its large waves and pristine beauty.

Bahia de  Neguanje

This beach is the largest in Tayrona Park and is located in the central part of the park’s coast. It’s exposed to powerful waves and offers wide, sandy beaches separated by rocky outcrops.

Note:

• Neguanje Beach has no regular bathrooms or running water at its "restaurants." However, you can enjoy freshly fried fish or shrimp served with patacones (fried plantains) and rice cooked over a rustic wood stove. The price for a meal  was around 36,000 to 75,000 Colombian pesos 

Playa Cañaveral

 This beach stretches over a kilometer and is lined with coconut trees. The white sand and proximity to the mountains create a stunning contrast. At both ends of the beach, where rocks form small hills, visitors can enjoy spectacular views of the sunrise and sunset.

Playa Arrecifes

Accessible by a bridle path, Playa Arrecifes is a tranquil beach with freshwater streams year-round from Santa Rosa Creek. The path leading to the beach is surrounded by tropical vegetation that provides natural shade.

Accommodation:
At Arrecifes, you’ll find hammock hooks with a maximum capacity of 60 beds. Visitors can bring their own hammocks or rent a screened hammock. A locker is provided to store personal items. There’s also a safe deposit box available at the coral reef area reception.

Note:

• The hammock accommodations are quite basic, with not enough bathrooms for all visitors. During our stay, we found the facilities to be unsanitary, and there was no toilet paper.

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Camping Cañaveral

This beach features a camping area with separate bathroom facilities for men and women. The small inlet known as "The Pool" is perfect for swimmers seeking a calm place to bathe, as the surrounding waters can have strong waves.

Camping:
You can camp here with the park’s permission. There is a small restaurant offering typical seafood, and the beach itself is serene, thanks to a surrounding reef that creates calm waters.

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