Entrance Fee:
Access to Gairaca requires payment of an entrance fee, which is the same as that applied to Tayrona National Park.
Tayrona National Park Entrance Fees (2024)
Low Season:
Ages 5 to 25: $24,500 COP
Over 25 years (residents): $33,000 COP
Foreigners: $73,500 COP
Born in Santa Marta (under 25 years): $12,500 COP
Born in Santa Marta (over 25 years): $16,500 COP
Mandatory insurance: $6,000 COP
High Season:
Ages 5 to 25: $27,500 COP
Over 25 years (residents): $39,000 COP
Foreigners: $87,000 COP
Born in Santa Marta (under 25 years): $27,500 COP
Born in Santa Marta (over 25 years): $39,000 COP
Mandatory insurance: $6,000 COP
Precios de transporte
To reach your destination from Taganga, Rodadero, or downtown Santa Marta, here are the transportation options and associated costs:
By boat from Taganga or Rodadero:
The approximate cost of the round trip varies between $110,000 and $150,000, offering a quick and direct option to your destination.
By bus from the public market to Riohacha:
The approximate cost is $13,000.
You must get off at Palangana, from where you can continue to your final destination.
In your own vehicle:
Passing through the toll in Neguanje, the approximate cost for category one vehicles is $12,300, allowing you to proceed to your destination with the comfort of your own car.
By taxi to Neguanje:
The estimated cost of a taxi to Neguanje would be $146,000, providing a convenient option for those who prefer not to drive.
Vehicle Entry:
Automobile: $19,000 COP
Collective: $48,500 COP
Bus/minibus: $102,500 COP
Motorcycles: $13,500 COP
Recomendaciones
When visiting a remote area like the one mentioned, it is essential to consider the following:
Properly prepare by bringing supplies and everything you need for the adventure, as you won't find nearby service facilities.
It is important to bring an extra bag to collect your garbage. Keeping our beaches clean is everyone's responsibility and contributes to preserving the natural beauty of the place. This advice will help you enjoy your experience safely and sustainably, ensuring that the environmental impact of your visit is minimal.
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Restricciones
When visiting the beach, consider the following:
Due to the limited availability of options to buy food and drinks, it is advisable to bring enough drinking water and food for your entire stay.
Don't forget to pick up all your garbage. Keeping the natural environment clean is crucial to preserving the beauty of the place and protecting the ecosystem.
How to get there by transport PUBLIC
To reach Gairaca Beach from Santa Marta, follow these steps: Public transportation to Neguanje:
Head to the city market where you can take a bus to the main entrance of Tayrona Park.
The fare is approximately $10,000 COP, with departures every 20 minutes.
Make sure to inform the driver that you want to get off at Palangana. From Palangana to Gairaca:
Once in Palangana, you'll need to hire a private transportation service, such as a car or motorcycle.
They will take you to Gairaca via a detour that is located about 20 minutes away on an unpaved road from the beginning of the highway.
How to get there by transport PRIVATE
To reach Gairaca Beach in your private vehicle from Santa Marta, follow these instructions: Starting point:
Begin your journey by heading to the Troncal del Caribe highway towards Riohacha. Arrival at Palangana:
Continue until you reach Palangana, which corresponds to the second entrance of Tayrona Park. Unpaved road to Neguanje:
Be prepared for an unpaved road section after Palangana, towards Neguanje.
The road conditions may vary, especially if you encounter rainy seasons, which could complicate access depending on the type of vehicle.
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