PARQUE TAYRONA – CABO SAN JUAN

About this tour

Discover one of Colombia’s most breathtaking natural treasures with a full-day excursion to Tayrona National Natural Park. Famous for its lush tropical rainforest, pristine white-sand beaches, crystal-clear Caribbean waters, and diverse wildlife, Tayrona offers an unforgettable experience for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.

Your adventure begins with transportation from Santa Marta (hotel pickup available in selected areas). Once inside the park, you’ll enjoy a scenic hike through the tropical forest, where you may encounter monkeys, colorful birds, iguanas, and other native wildlife before reaching some of Tayrona’s most iconic beaches, including Cabo San Juan.

Important Information

The hike is approximately 4 hours in total (round trip). This tour is not recommended for guests with reduced mobility, children under 10 years old, elderly travelers, or women in advanced stages of pregnancy.

Detailed departure information will be sent via WhatsApp.

We recommend bringing:

Comfortable hiking shoes or trekking boots
Lightweight clothing
Swimsuit and towel
Sunscreen
Hat and sunglasses
Insect repellent
Water
Cash for meals and personal expenses

Lunch is not included. Restaurants inside the park offer daily menu

Additional Fees

Foreign visitors who are not citizens of Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, or Ecuador must pay an additional foreign visitor entrance fee of COP $55,000** directly at the park entrance

Park Closure Dates

Please note that Tayrona National Park closes every year during the following conservation periods:

February 1 – February 15
June 1 – June 15
October 19 – November 2

These temporary closures help protect the park’s ecosystems and respect the ancestral traditions of the local Indigenous communities.

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Description

Tayrona National Natural Park is one of Colombia’s most treasured protected areas, renowned not only for its breathtaking landscapes but also for its rich cultural heritage. Long before the arrival of the Spanish, this region was home to the Tairona civilization, an advanced Indigenous society that thrived in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta between the 1st and 16th centuries.

The Tairona people built sophisticated stone villages, roads, terraces, and irrigation systems throughout the mountains. They were skilled artisans, traders, and farmers, living in harmony with the surrounding rainforest and Caribbean coastline.

Today, Tayrona is one of the country’s most visited national parks, attracting travelers from around the world who come to experience its unique blend of history, wildlife, and natural beauty. Every trail, beach, and forest tells the story of an ancient civilization and the Indigenous communities who continue to protect this sacred land for future generations.

Itinerary

5:45 a.m. – Hotel Pickup

Your adventure begins with hotel pickup from approximately 5:45 a.m. We will then travel for about one hour to El Zaino Entrance, one of the main gateways to Tayrona National Natural Park and the starting point of our journey to Cabo San Juan.

Upon entering the park, we’ll embark on an unforgettable 2-hour hike through Tayrona’s scenic jungle trails toward the iconic Cabo San Juan Beach. Along the way, you’ll experience the park’s incredible biodiversity, where lush tropical rainforest meets the Caribbean coastline. You’ll pass beautiful beaches such as Cañaveral and Arrecifes, and, if you’re lucky, you may spot monkeys, colorful birds, iguanas, and other native wildlife.

11:00 a.m. – Arrival at Cabo San Juan

At approximately 11:00 a.m. (depending on the group’s hiking pace), we’ll arrive at the world-famous Cabo San Juan Beach, one of Colombia’s most spectacular coastal destinations. You’ll have several hours to relax on the white-sand beach, swim in the crystal-clear Caribbean waters, enjoy lunch, or simply soak in the breathtaking surroundings.

2:00 p.m. – Return Hike

At approximately 2:00 p.m., we’ll begin our return journey, hiking back along the same scenic trails for about 2 hours until we reach the parking area, where our transportation will be waiting.

5:30 p.m. – Return to Santa Marta

We expect to arrive back in Santa Marta after 5:30 p.m., bringing to an end an unforgettable day filled with nature, adventure, and the stunning landscapes of one of Colombia’s most spectacular national parks.

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