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Arenillas Beach: Tayrona National Park

Playa Arenillas, located in the heart of Tayrona National Park, is known for its tranquility and stunning turquoise waters. This destination is popular with both domestic and international tourists looking to enjoy the natural beauty of the region. However, due to the high demand of the Tayrona, Playa Arenillas can experience crowded moments, especially during the high season.

Playa Arenilla in Tayrona is a must-see for those who wish to immerse themselves in a paradisiacal setting and experience the serenity of the park. Despite its popularity, it remains a peaceful corner within the hustle and bustle of tourism, ideal for enjoying nature at its best.

How to get there by transport PUBLIC

Take a public bus at the city's market (departure every 20 minutes).
The bus journey takes approximately one hour and thirty minutes.
Taxi option available for a faster but more expensive journey.
Upon arriving at the entrance of Tayrona Park, walk for an hour and twenty minutes through a humid and wooded jungle with cliffs and stones.
Boat transport alternative from Taganga beaches, taking about 1 hour.
Once inside Tayrona Park, explore the beaches of Cañaveral, reefs, the pool, Arenillas, and finally, Cabo San Juan del Guía.

How to get there by transport PRIVATE

Use a private vehicle and head towards the Caribe trunk road in the direction of Riohacha.
Drive to the main entrance of Tayrona Park, known as "el Zaino."
The "el Zaino" entrance is approximately 34 kilometers from the urban perimeter of Santa Marta.

Arenillas Beach: Tayrona National Park
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Parque Tayrona, Magdalena, Colombia
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Ticket price

Tayrona Park Entrance Fees (2024) Low Season: Ages 5 to 25: $24,500 COP Over 25 years old (residents): $33,000 COP Foreigners: $73,500 COP Born in Santa Marta (under 25 years old): $12,500 COP Born in Santa Marta (over 25 years old): $16,500 COP Mandatory insurance: $6,000 COP High Season: Ages 5 to 25: $27,500 COP Over 25 years old (residents): $39,000 COP Foreigners: $87,000 COP Born in Santa Marta (under 25 years old): $27,500 COP Born in Santa Marta (over 25 years old): $39,000 COP Mandatory insurance: $6,000 COP

Transport price

Bus from city market to Zaino entrance: Approximately $13,000 COP. Taxi from city to Zaino entrance: Approximately $123,800 COP. Boat from Taganga to Tayrona Park: $140,000 (one way) / $180,000 (round trip) approximately. Vehicle Entry: Car: $19,000 COP Collective: $48,500 COP Bus/minibus: $102,500 COP Motorcycles: $13,500 COP

Recommendations

Activities: Hiking, flora/fauna observation, scuba diving.
Services: Food, camping, hammocks, ecohabs, cabins.
Basic utensils: Repellent, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, comfortable clothing, towel, snacks, water.
Carry cash, as there are no ATMs in the park.

Restrictions

Daily capacity for Zaino entrance: 3,000 tourists.
Groups of >8 people must have a certified guide.
Restrictions: Plastic bags, styrofoam, musical objects, pets, alcoholic beverages, psychoactive substances, weapons, surfing boards, bonfires, cigarette butts, garbage burning, logging, capturing wild animals.