Location: How to get there? Where is Tayrona Park?
Where is Tayrona Park located?
El Tayrona Park is located in northern Colombia, next to the city of Santa Marta, considered one of the oldest cities in South America.
How to get to Tayrona Park from Santa Marta?
Upon arriving in Santa Marta, take the Troncal del Caribe highway (Santa Marta – Riohacha). Approximately 45 minutes later, you will find signs with information about the entrances to Tayrona Park.
Access Routes
Tayrona Park has three entrances, which provide access to different beaches and tourist areas. In addition, there is a fourth access route that leads to another area that was previously associated with Tayrona Park and is still visited by tourists and travelers.
Entry Neguanje
It is located approximately 12 km from the city of Santa Marta, taking the Troncal del Caribe highway towards La Guajira.
This entrance provides access to beaches such as Chengue and Gairaca, which can be reached on foot or by boat, and others such as Playa Cristal, Playa Cinto, and Wachaquita, with travel times that may vary depending on the mode of transport and road conditions. Entry may be subject to an entrance fee according to park regulations.
Entry Zaino
It is located approximately 32 km from the city of Santa Marta, taking the Troncal del Caribe highway towards La Guajira.
This entrance provides access to beaches such as: Castillete, Cañaveral, Arrecife, Arenilla, La Piscina, Cabo San Juan, Playa Nudista (Boca del Saco), and Playa Brava. Entry may be subject to an entrance fee, according to park regulations.
Entry Pueblito
It is located approximately 32 km from the city of Santa Marta and just 2 km before reaching the entrance to El Zaino, also known as the Calabazo entrance. Reaching the ruins typically involves a 3-hour hike. Continuing along the trail, you can reach Cabo San Juan and Playa Brava. Entrance fees may apply, depending on park regulations.
Bahia Concha
Access is via the Bastidas neighborhood on an unpaved road leading to the bay.
Previously, this bay was considered part of Tayrona Park, but its boundaries have since changed.
Location
Using the map, you can see how to get to Tayrona Park from different locations.
