Santa Marta Magdalena, Colombia

Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona

The Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona is situated on the northern coast of Colombia, a mere 30-minute drive from Santa Marta, Magdalena. This expansive national park encompasses around 150 square kilometers of land and over 30 kilometers of coastline, offering long, picturesque stretches of sandy shoreline. However, most of the park's beaches are not suitable for swimming due to their rugged terrain. Visitors will marvel at the park's stunning capes, coves, and lagoons.

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Notably, the park boasts some of Colombia's most popular beaches, including La Piscina, a small, picturesque beach protected by a coral reef and deemed safe for swimming. Conversely, Arrecifes, a beautiful, wide, sandy beach surrounded by lush forest, is considered unsafe for swimming. Cañaveral, with similar scenery and safety levels, also offers nearby campsites. La Piscinita is a secluded cove that may permit swimming, depending on weather conditions, signaled by posted flags. Finally, Cabo San Juan de Guia Beach, often abbreviated as "El Cabo," is Tayrona's most famous beach and considered a safe swimming spot.

Visitor Reviews

Visitor reviews highlight the incomparable beauty of the beach, with spectacular natural landscapes that allow visitors to relax and forget their worries. Some visitors complain about the physical exhaustion of the walk and the additional costs to enter the park, but others recommend it as a very good visit option. However, one visitor warns others not to buy from a specific store at the park entrance as they experienced poor quality products and lost their money. Another review simply describes the beach as a delicious and magical place.

Where to Stay near Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona?

Most visitors to Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona stay in the nearby town of Santa Marta or the small village of Taganga, both of which offer a range of accommodations from budget hostels to luxury hotels. For those looking to stay closer to the park, ecohabs and campsites within the park, such as those near Cañaveral, provide a unique experience just a short walk from the beach.

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Where is Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona?

Latitude: 11.3064 / Longitude: -74.0658

Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona is located in Santa Marta Magdalena. The following map of Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona shows the exact location.

Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona: Weather Today

📅 Saturday, July 26, 2025
Today at Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona is likely to be an average beach day. The maximum air temperature will be 30.6 °C, with a high UV index of 7. Be sure to apply sunscreen. The sea temperature is a warm 29.4 °C, ideal for swimming, though the waves may be a bit choppy with a height of 1.5 m. Expect mostly cloudy skies. There is also a high chance of rain, so be prepared for possible showers. The wind might be a bit strong at times.
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Air

Low / High29.2°C/30.6°C
Feels Like (High)38.1°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature29.4 °C
Wave Height1.5 m
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Rain

Rain Chance70%
Rainfall0 mm
Rain Duration0 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset05:43/18:22
Sunshine Hours11.9 hrs
UV Index7.45
Cloud Cover92%
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Wind

Speed26.7 km/h
Gusts34.9 km/h
DirectionNE

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