Cabo San Juan Tayrona Park
Sun and Beach
Tayrona National Park
Description of the experience
This breathtaking destination offers white sand beaches and crystal clear waters surrounded by lush vegetation. This trip to Cabo San Juan includes an exciting ecological hike through natural trails, where you will have the opportunity to appreciate the abundant biodiversity of the Tayrona Park.
Once in Cabo San Juan, you can enjoy a day of relaxing on the beach, swimming and exploring the surroundings. It is a perfect experience for those seeking to combine adventure, nature, beach and relaxation in one of the most emblematic places in Santa Marta, Colombia.
How to get there
1. Getting to Santa Marta
- By plane: The Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) in Santa Marta receives flights from several Colombian cities and some international destinations.
- By bus: Santa Marta is well connected by road. You can take a bus from several Colombian cities, such as Bogotá, Barranquilla and Cartagena, to reach the bus terminal.
2. Drive to Zaino, the entrance to Tayrona Park.
- By cab: You can take a cab from Santa Marta to the sector of El Zaino, entrance of the PNNT. Be sure to agree on a price with the driver before boarding.
- By bus: You can also take a bus from the Santa Marta market to the El Zaino sector. They leave every 20 minutes and are a more economical transfer option.
Itinerary of the experience
- Departure from Santa Marta at 7:00 AM (time subject to change during high season).
Tourist pick up in Rodadero or downtown Santa Marta. - 45 minutes drive from Santa Marta to the main entrance of the Tayrona Park, “El Zaino”.
Purchase of tickets to Tayrona Park and accident insurance. - 5 minute drive to the Cañaveral parking lot.
- Beginning of the hike from Cañaveral, which lasts approximately 2 hours.
- During the hike, you will pass by the beautiful beaches of Arrecifes, Arenilla and La Piscina before reaching Cabo San Juan del Guía.
- Cabo San Juan is a spectacular beach with large rocks and crystal clear waters, ideal for swimming and enjoying a day in the sun.
- Free time to relax on the white sandy beach and crystal clear waters.
- Opportunity to swim, snorkel and explore the marine life.
- Possibility of hiking on nearby trails and visiting the “Piedra del Muerto” viewpoint.
- Relax in the hammocks available in the camping areas on the beach.
- After enjoying the beach, return by the same 2-hour hike.
- Regrouping in Cañaveral, where the vehicle awaits us.
- Return to Santa Marta with arrival at approximately 6:00 PM.
- The vehicle will be waiting at the Cañaveral parking lot.
- Transportation back to Santa Marta, culminating the experience.
What is included
- Ground transportation
- Tourist guide
- Tayrona Park entrance fee
- Ecological walk
- Feeding
- Visit to Cabo San Juan
- Travel insurance
Recommendations
The trip from Santa Marta to the El Zaino sector should take approximately 30 to 45 minutes by vehicle, depending on traffic and the means of transportation you choose.
Once in El Zaino, you must pay the entrance fee to Tayrona Park and register at the entrance before starting your visit to the park, following the instructions provided by the park staff.
Remember that Tayrona Park temporarily closes its gates 3 times a year, from February 1 to February 15. From June 1 to June 15 and from October 19 to November 2.
Remember to check the schedules and availability of public transportation from Santa Marta to El Zaino, especially if you plan to arrive early to take advantage of the day in Tayrona Park.
Keep in mind that accommodations and camping areas tend to fill up quickly in high season, and it is important to make reservations in advance.
What to bring
- Comfortable backpack for trekking.
- Camera or cell phone with good resolution.
- 1 reusable water bottle.
- Comfortable clothes for walking.
- Water resistant sandals.
- Walking shoes.
- Hat or cap.
- Bio-Repellent.
- Snack or fruit for the trek.
- Sunscreen.
- Swimwear.
- Snorkeling mask.
- Tent to stay in the camping area.
- Personal medicines.
