Parque Tayrona Travel Guides
Everything you need to know for your adventure in Tayrona National Park, organized step-by-step.
Tayrona History, Pueblito & Indigenous Heritage
History of Tayrona National Park: the Tairona civilization, the Pueblito ruins, the colonial era and the Kogi, Wiwa, Arhuaco and Kankuamo peoples who guard it today.
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Tayrona Weather & Best Time to Visit
Tayrona weather through the year: dry and rainy seasons, temperatures, sea conditions and the best time to visit Tayrona National Park, plus its geography.
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Tayrona Wildlife: Monkeys, Birds & Sea Turtles
Wildlife in Tayrona National Park: howler monkeys, cotton-top tamarins, hundreds of bird species, coral reefs and nesting sea turtles, and where to see them.
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Tayrona Park Beaches & Cabo San Juan Guide (2026): Trail Times & Safe Swimming
Complete 2026 guide to Tayrona National Park beaches: Cabo San Juan del Guía, La Piscina, Playa Cristal, Bahía Concha, trail times from El Zaino, and where swimming is prohibited.
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Tayrona Hiking Trails & Itineraries (1–3 Days)
Tayrona trails from El Zaino and Calabazo to Cabo San Juan and Pueblito: distances, hiking times, difficulty, and day-trip, 2-day and 3-day itineraries.
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Camping in Tayrona: Hammocks, Tents & Ecohabs
Where to sleep inside Tayrona National Park: hammocks and tents at Cabo San Juan, campsites near Arrecifes and the Ecohabs at Cañaveral, with what to expect.
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How to Get to Tayrona from Santa Marta & Cartagena
How to get to Tayrona National Park: the bus from Santa Marta to El Zaino, buses and transfers from Cartagena, Palomino and boats from Taganga, with 2026 prices.
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Parque Tayrona Entrance Fee 2026, Opening Hours & Closure Dates
Official 2026 Tayrona National Park entrance fees: foreigners 81,000–96,500 COP (~US$20–25), Colombians 27,500–43,000 COP. El Zaino hours (7 AM) & 2026 closure dates (Feb 1–15, Jun 1–15, Oct 19–Nov 2).
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Tayrona Rules, Packing List & Safety Tips
Tayrona National Park rules on plastics, alcohol and wildlife, what to pack for the trails and beaches, and safety tips for swimming, hiking and the heat.
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Inclusive and Ethical Tourism in Tayrona Park
Our guide to respecting Indigenous communities, safe spaces, and accessibility in the park.
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Ethical & Transparent Tourism Guide in Tayrona
How to identify and support accommodations and services that operate with total legal, labor, and social transparency in the region.
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Tayrona Tour Guides: Local Guides and How to Choose One
Meet the most experienced and passionate local guides who will make your visit to Parque Tayrona unforgettable.
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Protecting Tayrona: Why Fracking Threatens Our Nature
Understanding the devastating environmental impacts of fracking and why preserving Parque Tayrona's pristine ecosystems is more important than ever.
Read Guide → Hotel VAT (IVA) in Colombia: Who Pays 19% Near Tayrona
Colombia charges 19% VAT (IVA) on hotel stays. Who is exempt, what foreign visitors must show, why residents pay it, and how to compare hotel prices.
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Where to Stay Near Tayrona: El Zaino, Palomino or Santa Marta
Where to stay near Tayrona National Park: the El Zaino and Los Naranjos area, Guachaca, Palomino and Santa Marta compared by distance to the gate, style and price.
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Where to Eat in and near Tayrona National Park
Where to eat in Tayrona National Park and around it: the restaurants at Cabo San Juan and Arrecifes, places near the El Zaino gate, Los Naranjos, Guachaca and Palomino.
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Tayrona in One Day from Santa Marta or the Airport
How to visit Tayrona National Park in one day from Santa Marta or Santa Marta airport: bus times, a timed plan to Cabo San Juan, shorter options and what it costs.
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