The best beaches of South America that are in Colombia

The Canadian website, Flight Network , recently published a ranking of the 50 best beaches in the world, among which five Colombian beaches stand out as the best beaches in South America.

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Here we tell you which are those places where the best beaches of South America are located in Colombia . Everything to encourage you to visit each of them and above all, to encourage you to live the experience of being in an almost magical and unforgettable place, because of that we are sure, these beaches are going to sink into your soul and it will not be easy for you to forget them.

The best beaches in South America

Tayrona Park

The Cabo San Juan beach located in the Tayrona Park , in the Magdalena Department, is the first one that appears in the list of the best beaches in South America . This is one of the most spectacular national parks in all of Colombia , located in the slopes of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta . Inside it, not only you will find beach, but also amazing views, several types of ecosystems, a great variety of fauna and flora, and, El Pueblito; an ancient indigenous reservation dating from the Tayrona civilization.

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San Andrés and Providencia

The archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina , is next on the list of the best beaches in South America . Its sea of seven colors is home to one of the most important Unesco Biosphere Reserves for the world. To be in this island is to feel in some paradisiacal  universe of Pirates of the Caribbean.

Cabo de La Vela

In the Cabo de La Vela , you can find the Pilón de Azúcar , a hill whose summit seems to rise miles away but it is actually just 15 minutes away by foot. . From there you not only have an amazing view of the blue sea, but direct winds of peace from the Caribbean Sea. Punta Gallinas is two hours away and is another recommended destination in La Guajira.

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Isla Múcura

Another of the best beaches in South America is Isla Múcura , a coral island located in the archipelago of San Bernardo, Gulf of Morrosquillo in the Caribbean Sea. To be here is not only to come across beautiful crystalline waters, but to be able to live the incredible experience of the famous Plankton tour, small algae that shine in the dark with the movement of the sea, which gives an incredible aspect to the water.

Palomino

Palomino is a destination that is part of the department of La Guajira . Its landscapes, beaches and warm atmosphere, make this place a paradise in the north of Colombia, and one of the best beaches in South America . The best thing about this destination is that it is very economical and can be easily reached from Santa Marta.

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