Tips, advice and recommendations for visiting Tayrona Park

Tayrona Park is one of the most incredible natural areas to visit in Colombia . With all its vast vegetation, the beautiful and blue Caribbean Sea that surrounds it and its dreamlike landscapes, they have made it one of the most visited parks in Colombia and the one that all visitors fall in love with the most.

Although it is very easy to get to Tayrona Park , you have to take into account a series of tips and recommendations to have a pleasant trip to this imposing temple of the environment on the slopes of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta ; the highest coastal mountain in the world and a nature sanctuary.

Next, we tell you what are the recommendations, tips and advice for your visit to Tayrona Park.

Tips and recommendations for visiting Tayrona Park

• Make sure to bring your personal documents to enter and secure them well once you have used them.
• Make sure your luggage is as light as possible so you can walk the trails more comfortably. If you can't, you have the option of paying for a horse or mule to carry your luggage.
• For the walk, put on clothes suitable for trekking ; fresh clothing that allows mobility and shoes with good grip.
• If you go camping, bring a flashlight, personal hygiene items, long, cool clothes for the night and quick drying.
• Don't forget sunscreen and mosquito repellent, as well as sunglasses and a hat to protect you from the sun.
• Water for the walk.
• It never hurts to bring pain medicine or allergy medications just in case.
• If you are going to sleep in Tayrona Park , inform yourself well about the different options so that you can choose the one that best suits your needs and do not get surprises that could damage your trip.
• The best time to visit Tayrona Park is during September, October and November, because they are the months with the least income of people and the beaches will be quieter.
• On the other hand, if you visit Tayrona Park during the high season , be sure to reserve tickets and accommodation in advance.
• Take into account the scheduled closings of Tayrona Park so that you can schedule your visit. Since 2021 the park has three closings a year. The first 15 days of February, June and from October 19 to November 2.