- Address: Magdalena, Colombia
- Phone: +57 1 3532400
- Area of the national park: 180 square meters. km
- Date of foundation: 1969.
Tayrona Park in Colombia is located about 30 km from the city of Santa Marta . It is one of the most popular Colombian national parks .
general information
Tayrona Park in Colombia is located about 30 km from the city of Santa Marta . It is one of the most popular Colombian national parks .
Flora and fauna of Tayrona
In the "overland" part of the park there are more than three hundred species of birds, more than 100 species of mammals, 31 species of reptiles. The water part is even more rich in a variety of living creatures: mollusks alone contain more than 700 species, as well as more than 470 species of crustaceans, 110 species of corals and more than 200 varieties of sponges. More than 400 species of fish can be found in the coastal zone and rivers flowing through the territory of Tayrona.
The reserve's flora is also rich; On the land grows about 770 species of plants, in the water area of the park - over 350 species of algae.
Accomodation
In Tyrone you can stay for a night or even live a few days. Those who appreciate convenience can choose to stay in a bungalow or in a villa; there are cheaper campsites here. You can simply rent a hammock and spend the night directly under the open sky - the natural conditions of Colombia allow it to be done.
Restaurants
There are 5 restaurants in the park:
- Restaurante Arrecifes;
- María Tayrona;
- El Mirador;
- Restaurante Finca Del Tayrona la Gordita;
- El Rincon de Fabi.
In addition, Tayrona Tented Lodge and Villa Maria Tayrona - a Kali Hotel have their own restaurants (breakfast included in the price of the accommodation).
Beaches
The coast of the national park is famous almost more than the reserve itself. First of all these are the beaches :
- Crystal;
- 7 waves;
- The beach is dead.
You can get to the beaches by boats. There is also a nudist beach.
Please note: all "official" beaches are electrified and have developed infrastructure (barbecues, canopies, sunbeds, etc.). Swimming on "wild" beaches does not follow: just a few meters from the shore - quite dangerous sea currents; it is better to swim there where there are rescue services.
How to visit the park?
You can get to Tayrona National Park either from the city of Santa Marta by car on Mingueo-Santa Marta and Av. Troncal Del Caribe; the road will take about 40 minutes. In addition, from the fishing village of Tagang you can get to the park by water, and to Taganga from Santa Marta in 20 minutes (this option will be twice cheaper).
The cost of visiting the park is 42 thousand Colombian pesos, which is about $ 13.8.