Category: Santa Marta

When Does Tayrona Park Close? According to the National Parks Service and agreements with the indigenous communities of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Tayrona National Natural Park closes three times a year to allow for environmental recovery and spiritual activities…

What to Bring to Tayrona National Park? A Complete Checklist for 1-Day, 2-Day, or Longer Visits in 2026 Many people arrive at Tayrona National Park and set out on their hike without enough water, wearing shoes that aren’t comfortable or suitable for hiking in…

Is It Worth Visiting Tayrona National Park in 2 Days? Tayrona National Park is one of the most visited destinations in Colombia. Every year, thousands of travelers come in search of Caribbean beaches, trails through the rainforest, and a unique connection to…

Tayrona National Park: Complete Guide 2026 (Prices, Trails, and Practical Tips) Tayrona National Park is one of Colombia’s most visited destinations, but exploring it without clear information can make the experience exhausting or poorly planned. Between admission fees, trails,…

Stilt Villages in Colombia: What They Are, Where They Are, and How to Visit Them from Santa Marta In the Colombian Caribbean, there is a region where the land is not the center of life. There, houses are not built on streets or…

Traveling to Santa Marta outside of peak season means discovering the Sierra Nevada and the Colombian Caribbean with more peace and quiet, authenticity, and a genuine connection to the region. When we think of Santa Marta, many of us imagine crowded beaches, sold-out accommodations, and hot weather…

Wildlife in Tayrona Park: Animals You Might Encounter (A Realistic Guide) The biodiversity of animals in Santa Marta and its natural surroundings—especially Tayrona Park and the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta—is among the most diverse on the planet. This…

What to Do in Minca and How to Get There? Minca is a gateway to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Just an hour away, the tropical rainforest, coffee-growing mountains, rivers, and wildlife coexist with local communities…