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Cañaveral Beach: Tayrona National Park

Playa Cañaveral, one of the largest beaches in the Tayrona Park, is distinguished by its spectacular combination of imposing rocks, strong waves and lush tropical vegetation. This impressive natural landscape has made Playa Cañaveral Tayrona a captivating destination for tourists seeking to connect with the majesty of the Colombian Caribbean.

Playa Cañaveral Tayrona Park is famous not only for its beauty, but also for the powerful currents that run through it, which requires caution on the part of visitors when entering the water. Although its waters can be dangerous, the natural environment that surrounds it, with its contrasts between the sea and the jungle, creates a unique visual experience.

Located in the heart of Tayrona Park, Playa Cañaveral Santa Marta is an essential stop for those wishing to explore the park's most iconic beaches. Before planning your visit, it is advisable to inquire about entrance fees to Tayrona Park, as access may vary according to season and type of visitor.

Playa Cañaveral Colombia offers a perfect blend of adventure and contemplation, ideal for those seeking a place where nature is shown in its rawest and most powerful form. This corner of the Tayrona Park is a reminder of the strength of the sea and the untamed beauty of the Caribbean coast.

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.

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Zone

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

Swimming is prohibited.
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.

Hidden treasure

Cañaveral Beach: Tayrona National Park

How to get there by transport PUBLIC

How to get there by transport PRIVATE