Travel Guide Tayrona National Park

In this travel guide Tayrona National Park, you’ll find everything you need to know for your trip to one of Colombia’s most popular national parks.

Tayrona National Park covers 150km2 and is located between Santa Marta and Palomino. Its location is spectacular, between the Caribbean Sea and the mountains of the Sierra Nevada de St. Marta. In Tayrona national park you can make beautiful hikes on hiking trails that lead through the jungle to some spectacular beaches. On these trails you can spot wildlife, such as monkeys. At a number of beaches you can swim and snorkel, and there are several beautiful places to spend the night in the middle of nature. Also, you can chill in an ecolodge, camp in a tent and sleep in a hammock at Cabo San Juan. Just outside the park there is also a wide choice of cozy hotels and hostels.

Tairona Indians
Long ago, the Tairona Indigenous communities lived in Tayrona National Park and today their descendants, the Kogui, live in the Sierra Nevada. Along with other indigenous groups, they are closely associated with the park.

Closing dates
Tayrona is closed 3 times a year so that the indigenous groups can perform spiritual rituals and the ecosystem can recover.

Closing dates for 2026 are:.

• Feb. 1 to Feb. 15
• June 1 through June 15
• October 19 to November 2

⚠️ Tayrona National Park CLOSED — Travel Update (February 19, 2026)

Colombia has temporarily closed Tayrona National Park due to security concerns in the region, including road blocks and safety risks affecting visitors and staff.

Although some local Indigenous communities have indicated limited reopening, this access is not officially authorized by Colombia’s National Parks authority. Tourism operations and guided visits remain suspended until further notice, so be aware of any people offering any services for Tayrona National Park.

This is not one of the usual ecological closures, authorities say the park will remain closed until security conditions improve, and no reopening date has been confirmed yet. 

👉 If you’re traveling to Colombia soon, check official updates before planning your visit.

On a tour, Tayrona combines well with other places on the Caribbean coast, such as Minca, Palomino, La Guajira, Ciudad Perdida and Cartagena. Check this link for the trip we took along the North Coast of Colombia.

In this travel guide you will read everything you need to know to plan a visit to Tayrona National Park: what is the best time to travel, how to get there, prices, what are the best hotels and hostels in Tayrona National Park and beyond, what are the best hikes and the best beaches in Tayrona National Park.