Fees, Operating Hours & Closures
Everything you need to know about ticket pricing structures, daily schedules, mandatory insurance, and seasonal closure periods.
Park Operating Hours
Parque Tayrona enforces strict daily operating hours to manage tourist numbers and ensure safety:
- Entry Hours: The gates are open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily.
- Cut-off Times: Trail entry for Calabazo and Zaino shuts at 4:00 PM. Visitors are not permitted to start hiking after this time because the jungle trails are unlit and dangerous after dark.
- Beach Closures: Swimming in designated safe beaches is permitted only until 6:00 PM, after which lifeguards leave and ocean conditions become unsafe.
Entrance Fees (Tiered Pricing Structure)
Tickets must be purchased at the gate. The park uses a dual-season pricing structure. High Season includes: December 1 to January 30, Easter Week, mid-year holidays (June 15 to July 15), and national long weekends. All other dates are Low Season.
| Visitor Category | Low Season Fee (COP) | High Season Fee (COP) | USD Equivalent (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Nationals | $68,000 | $80,000 | ~$17.00 – $20.00 |
| Colombian Citizens (Ages 25+) | $33,000 | $39,000 | ~$8.00 – $10.00 |
| Colombian Citizens (Ages 5–24) | $24,500 | $29,000 | ~$6.00 – $7.50 |
| Children under 5 / Seniors (65+) | Free | Free | Free |
Important Note on Additional Fees:
- Mandatory Daily Medical Insurance: Every visitor must purchase a daily personal accident and rescue policy at the gate. It costs $6,000 COP (~$1.50 USD) per day and is non-negotiable.
- Zaino Shuttle Service: From the El Zaino gate, there is a paved road to the trailhead (Cañaveral). Walking takes 45 minutes; a shuttle van runs constantly and costs $5,000 COP (~$1.25 USD) each way.
Annual Indigenous & Conservation Closures
To permit the ecosystem to recover and allow the indigenous Kogui, Wiwa, Arhuaco, and Kankuamo communities to conduct cleansing rituals, the park closes completely three times a year. No tourists can enter. Plan your trip around these dates:
- February 1 to February 15 (Called Kugui season - focusing on the spiritual cleansing of terrestrial zones).
- June 1 to June 15 (Called Wiwa season - focusing on marine ecosystems and coastal ritual connections).
- October 19 to November 2 (Called Kankuamo season - general rest during peak rainy season).
Be sure to check the official National Parks website (parquesnacionales.gov.co) before arriving, as dates can vary slightly year-to-year.
Gallery & Visual Highlights
Explore these high-resolution captures of Tayrona National Park relating to this chapter:
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114 Tayrona Palm Trees Colombia:
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124 Tayrona National Park Colombia:
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127 Cotton top tamarin extinction Tayrona Colombia:
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2015 01 05 Cookeina tricholoma group 497905:
