Top 5 most beautiful beaches in Colombia
In our top 5 most beautiful beaches in Colombia, there are no less than 4 beaches on the Caribbean coast. Less known, but no less beautiful, are the beaches on the Colombian Pacific. In Nuquí and Bahía Solano are beautiful beaches, between the jungle and the sea. Read our tips for the most beautiful beaches in Colombia here.
1. Playa Taroa – La Guajira
Playa Taroa is one of Colombia’s most isolated beaches, in the region of La Guajira. The spectacular beach is located near Punta Gallinas, the northernmost tip of South America. The biggest attraction here? “Sand boarding,” in the high sand dunes that emerge into the sea.
2.Playa Guachalito-Chocó
Not the sandy beach itself, but the setting is what makes the beaches on the Colombian Pacific make so special. Here the jungle ends on the beach, as at Playa Guachalito in Nuquí.
Photo: la Joviseña ecolodge
3. Playa Manzanillo-Providencia
One of the beaches on the Caribbean island of Providencia. Coco loco cocktails and reggae music, make for a relaxed Caribbean atmosphere. Need inspiration for a lovely tropical lodge on Providencia, check out this link.
4. Tayrona National Park
Tayrona National Park stretches across much of the Caribbean coast. There are several beautiful beaches in Tayrona National Park, such as Playa Cristal and the most popular beach Cabo San Juan del Guía.
5. Isla Mucura-San Bernardo Islands
Isla Mucura belongs to the Islas San Bernardo about two hours by boat from Cartagena. Besides chilling on the beach, you can fish there and do various water sports. The hotel in the picture is Hotel Punta Faro
Check our Top 5 Colombia for our other Colombian favorites. Here you can find travel guides for popular travel destinations and off the beaten track destinations. Check out our itineraries and travel stories for inspiration for your round trip in Colombia.