Hidden treasure

La Piscina Beach, Tayrona National Park

Playa La Piscina, located in Tayrona Park, is one of the quietest natural beaches in Santa Marta. This beach is characterized by its natural pool protected by a rock barrier, which calms the strong waves of the Caribbean, making it a safe and perfect bathing area for those looking for a space to relax.

Although La Piscina Tayrona is a fairly large area, its serenity and beauty have made it a worldwide attraction, attracting tourists from all over the world.

Playa La Piscina Parque Tayrona is a perfect destination for swimming and enjoying the natural surroundings without worries. However, it is important to note that this Santa Marta beach can become crowded, especially among travelers heading towards Cabo San Juan.

For those wondering how to get to Playa La Piscina Tayrona, access is through an ecological walk within Tayrona Park, an experience that in itself offers spectacular views of the coast and the jungle.
Playa La Piscina Santa Marta is a must-see destination for those visiting the Tayrona National Natural Park.

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.

La Piscina Beach, Tayrona National Park
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Parque Tayrona, Magdalena, Colombia
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Ticket price

Price of tickets to Tayrona Park (2024) Access to La Piscina requires payment of an entrance fee, the same as that applied to the Tayrona National Park. Ticket Prices (2024): Low season: 5 to 25 years: $24,500 COP People over 25 years of age (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: 5 to 25 years: $27,500 COP People over 25 years of age (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

Market-city bus to Zaino entrance: $13,000 COP City taxi to Zaino entrance: $123,800 COP Taganga-Parque Tayrona boat: $140,000 (one way) / $180,000 (round trip) Vehicle entry: Car: $19,000 COP Collective: $48,500 COP Bus/bus: $102,500 COP Motorcycles: $13,500 COP

Recommendations

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

Restrictions

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

Hidden treasure

La Piscina Beach, Tayrona National Park

How to get there by transport PUBLIC

How to get there by transport PRIVATE