The Definitive Guide to Tayrona National Park — ALONG DUSTY ROADS

Tayrona National Park Accommodation

So, it’s essential to have a good idea about which part of the park you’ll be staying in before you arrive and reserve your place before you enter.

The accommodation hubs (which are basically campsites) are quite far from eachother within the park, but all are relatively close to beaches and accessible via the main walking trail. All have a restaurant, toilets, showers, a small shop on site, and the limited hammock vs. tent option as your bed for the night. However, the main thing is to decide whether you want to be located slap bang in the middle of Tayrona’s best beaches, or are happy to stay somewhere less crowded but a decent walk away.

Your main Tayrona Park accommodation options are:

Tayrona Access Road | If the idea of sleeping in a tent or hammock fills you with dread, then you may prefer to stay at one of the accommodations along this seven kilometre road that extends between the El Zaino entrance gate and the beginning of the walking trail. The other benefit is as this location is significantly less off the beaten track, the prices are much better value and more comparable to those found outside the park. Options include:

· Ecohotel Yachay Tayrona, the most hotel-like option in the park.

· The highly-rated Hotel Jasayma offers basic but comfortable and clean rooms within a lovely setting. This hotel is also available to book on Airbnb – find all listings here.

· Magic Green offers super cute, rustic bamboo cabins plus a pool! Find all listings here.

· Another super popular option is the family-run Mirador del Parque Tayrona, which offers a number of different rooms. The views, as you may have guessed given the name, are excellent. Also available on Airbnb – see all listings here.

Castilletes | The shuttle bus driver will shout out for this, but it’s best to make sure he knows that you want to get dropped off here (he passes it before continuing on to Cañaveral). Camping and cabins here are a lot cheaper than other campsites and it’s a popular choice for Colombians, but it is quite a distance from the best beaches and safe swimming spots. You can however book in advance online for the main campsite – check availability and prices here.

Cañaveral | From the point at which the shuttle bus terminates, it’s around a 20-minute walk through the jungle, to Playa Cañaveral. It’s a gorgeous spot but unfortunately you’re unable to swim there due to rip-tides. Accommodation wise, they offer a…