Experiences / Colombia: Andes to Caribbean
Tayrona Park Jungle & Beach Trek
Rainforest trails that end on the wild beaches of the Caribbean
- Duration
- 2 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Group size
- 2–12
- Minimum age
- 10
- Cancellation
- Moderate
- Meeting point
- Santa Marta hotel pick-up
- Operated by
- Palma de Cera Aventura
Overview
Tayrona National Park is where the Sierra Nevada meets the Caribbean Sea. This two-day trek follows jungle paths shaded by giant trees, home to howler monkeys and blue-crowned motmots, to a string of beaches framed by huge granite boulders.
You spend the night in hammocks or eco-cabins near Cabo San Juan and, on day two, hike up to the archaeological site of Pueblito before returning to Santa Marta.
Highlights
- Jungle trails with howler monkeys
- Cabo San Juan and La Piscina beaches
- Night in hammocks or eco-cabins by the sea
- Pre-Hispanic site of Pueblito
- Swimming in calm Caribbean coves
Included
- Transport from Santa Marta
- Park entrance
- Bilingual guide
- 1 night in hammocks or eco-cabin
- Dinner, breakfast and lunch
Not included
- Boat back to Taganga (optional)
- Drinks
- Tips
Before you go
Moderate fitness for 4–5 hours of walking in heat. Park closes for a few weeks each year for ecological recovery.
