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richiecdisc Says: While the Canaveral area of Tayrona National Park is probably heavily visited by Colombians due to its easy accessibility, it is not much frequented by the backpacker crowd as it is far-removed from the more notoriously party oriented portions of the park. The tourist bus...
Pueblito or another gorgeous beach?
richiecdisc Says: From Cabo San Juan de la Guia you can hike up to Pueblito, a lesser known and less well-preserved Tayrona ruin than La Ciudad Perdida. The rough stone path climbs for about an hour and can be slippery when wet but it was completely dry when we thought about doing it. We...
local vendors: there really were some cheaper options
richiecdisc Says: Many complain that there is no cheap eats to be had at Tayrona National Park but that is not necessarily true. Yes, things are generally more money but there are some less expensive options. Obviously, the closer the campgrounds the more money you are likely to pay and that...
Cabo San Juan de la Guia Cafe: they have a captive audience
richiecdisc Says: The restaurant at Cabo San Juan de la Guia is not a great budget option but considering its prime location and stranglehold on its captive audience, it could be a lot worse. It's cafeteria, plastic picnic area atmosphere would be perfectly fine for a typical South American...
Finca Paradiso: not bad in a pinch but cheaper to cook your own
richiecdisc Says: Finca Paradiso had a small restaurant on its premises and most people used it for most if not all their meals. While it was not cheap, it was not insanely expensive considering they pretty much have you over a barrel, a captive audience with few other options. We did however...
Toucan Cafe: party hardy or just kick back
richiecdisc Says: I had read a lot about the huge party scene of Tayrona and to be honest, it nearly put me off going to the park which would have been a real tragedy considering how well the trip panned out. Reports of crammed rows of tents full of all night party people was not exactly what...
richiecdisc Says: Tayrona is easily reached from nearby Santa Marta on buses leaving from the market at Carerra 11 & Calle 11. We paid 5000 COP ($2.50) for the one hour trip. From the road you are dropped off at it is about an hour walk to the first accommodation option. Alternatively, there...
Bus - Riohacha to Parque Tayrona
mircaskirca Says: The bus terminal in Riohacha is at the corner of Avenida El Progreso and Carrera 11, some 15-minute walk from Panorama hotel where we were staying. The ladies at the reception told us we could also stop a bus at the crossroad on the way. This would save us some walking in...
richiecdisc Says: Coming from the United States, I have a very high standard when it comes to National Parks. The US might get a lot of things wrong but when it comes to National Parks, it seems to have it down better than any other country. We visited a few National Parks in Colombia and...
mircaskirca Says: The Asociación de Cabildos Indigenas is the result of an agreement between some indigenous groups in the north of Colombia from 1998. This agreement looks for share efforts in order to obtain better conditions of life for these people. The most important aspects of attention...
a varied places needs varied equipment
richiecdisc Says: This is a backpacker's park and having one will enable you to move around the park more easily and much more cheaply. Hiking boots are a luxury but one you'll be glad you have when clamoring over rocks. Strap sandals are great for day hikes and at camp. Long pants and...
mircaskirca Says: For one day visit of the park, a small backpack to carry water, snacks, sun protection, camera..., is most suitable. The park offers great hiking possibilities so you'll need a pair of comfortable hiking shoes or sandals. Shorts and t-shirt will be fine most of the time. In...
richiecdisc Says: Toucans are some of the most colorful and certainly impressive of all birds. Their range is not overly big, confined primarily from the south of Mexico to central portions of South America. They are primarily forest dwellers so their compact bodies feature relatively small...
richiecdisc Says: At the tail end of our Tayrona stay, after seeing tons of birds from toucans to various wading birds, we decided to check out the Carnavel area a little before exiting the park. To be honest, the shuttle was not there and I figured I'd take a short hike to see the beach...
richiecdisc Says: The kingfisher is one of my favorite birds and have been lucky to see them on a number of occasions. I think my favorite siting was in Mompos a few weeks earlier in Colombia when I snapped a few great shots of one in between his fishing forays which were even more amazing...
richiecdisc Says: I was exposed to hiking late in life whereas beaches were a big part of my family's vacations from before I can remember. The idea that the two could be combined has always been intriguing but aside from a hike along the Abel Tasman Trail in New Zealand, I hadn't done any....
mircaskirca Says: Parque Nacional Tayrona with its stunning beaches right next to the exuberant jungle is a true tropical paradise. It is not surprising that it's one of the most visited national parks in Colombia. There are plenty of trails to hike. Most of Tayrona park is dry tropical...
richiecdisc Says: Sometimes the photos you remember best are the ones you didn't take. I was laying on the beach at Tayrona, much like everyone else but the difference was I rarely did this. True, I'd grown up at the beaches of New Jersey but my time on the beach was always active. I was...
richiecdisc Says: The next day we hiked up the coast and had a wonderful day swimming at the various beaches we passed along the way. Though the beach at the end was stunning, that campground was even more crowded, more expensive and the bathrooms were even dirtier if that was possible. We...
one more trek seemed a bit overdone
richiecdisc Says: It's hard to pick one thing at Tayrona as so many things stand out. True to reputation, the beaches are killer. Not only gorgeous but also functional with warm water to swim in and comfy beaches to lay on. Oh, and it's nice to hike through a jungle to get from one to the...
Plan a Parque Tayrona vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Parque Tayrona locals
The better facilities in Arrecifes are still not really reason enough to stay there over Cabo. However, if you are growing tired of the options at the...
Q: Hi Everyone: I will be heading to Parque Tayrona around August 8th or so, I was wondering if there are any guided tours ...
A: I visited Parque Tayrona last January and it was one of the highlights of my Colombian trip. You can easily do the hike from the entrance to the park to all the beaches...
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A Tale of Two Toucans in Tayrona
Rightfully one of Colombia's most popular destinations, Tayrona National Park is most closely associated with breathtaking coastal scenery but the park encompasses 12 hectares of land with some of it...
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Parque Nacional Tayrona is a place not to be missed if you are in vicinity. Situated along the Caribbean coast, at the foot of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, it is considered one of the most...
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Tayrona National Park, Colombia's Caribbean Coast
Anyone that has been to or is from Colombia will tell you that Tayrona National Park is a must-see if you are making a trip to Colombia; it may even be your main reason for visiting Colombia! Provided...
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