Bahía Concha is one of the closest Tayrona Park beaches to Taganga and Santa Marta, making it an excellent option for an easy beach day.
Its calm bay, clear Caribbean water and surrounding hills make it a beautiful place to swim, relax and snorkel. It is particularly convenient for travelers who want to experience the natural landscapes of Tayrona without undertaking a long hike.
Bahía Concha can be visited as a day trip from Taganga, either by boat or by taxi, with return transportation the same day.
Ask us at Divanga reception for current access and transportation options.
Known for its clear water and coral reefs, Playa Cristal is one of Tayrona Park’s best-known beaches for snorkeling.
It can be visited as a day trip by boat from Taganga, with the return journey by boat the same day. Its protected waters offer an opportunity to discover marine life while enjoying one of the most beautiful coastal settings around Santa Marta.
Visitor access can be regulated to protect the area, so it is worth checking current conditions before planning your trip.
Arrecifes combines tropical forest, impressive Caribbean scenery and some of Tayrona Park’s classic hiking trails.
It is reached on foot or horseback from the park entrance area and is an important stop on the route toward Cabo San Juan and other beaches inside Tayrona.
The sea at Arrecifes can have strong currents and is not considered a swimming beach, but the landscape itself makes it well worth discovering. From here, the trail continues through tropical vegetation and along the coast toward the beaches beyond.
Cabo San Juan del Guía is one of the most iconic destinations in Tayrona National Park, famous for its two beaches separated by a rocky headland and surrounded by tropical forest.
Cabo San Juan is often the main destination for travelers visiting Tayrona. From Taganga, an excellent way to experience it as a day trip is to travel there by boat and return through the park on foot.
The return journey takes you through the tropical forest toward the El Zaino entrance and is part of the Tayrona experience itself. The walk takes around two hours, passing beaches, palm trees and rainforest, where you may even spot capuchin monkeys in the trees.
This combination offers two very different perspectives of Tayrona in a single day: the Caribbean coastline from the sea and the tropical landscape from inside the park.
Accommodation and camping options may also be available inside the park for travelers who prefer to stay overnight, depending on current regulations and operating conditions.
Coming back from the Tayrona doesn’t have to be the end of your adventure.
Taganga is also one of Colombia’s best-known diving destinations. Diving Taganga, our PADI Dive Resort located directly at Divanga, offers diving trips from Taganga to Tayrona Park for both certified divers and beginners.
Stay a little longer and discover another side of the Colombian Caribbean.
