048 Cycle Touring Colombia

(Leana) #1

Casa Grande – Taronga - 47 km

A slightly hilly route took us to Santa Marta and then up and over a steep hill to
the tiny fishing settlement of Taronga. Maybe I should say “used to be a tiny
fishing village”. Backpackers had discovered Taronga and there appeared to be
more hostels than houses. At the beach, though, fishermen still brought in their
daily catch as they’ve done for generations. Though a famous traveller’s
destination, the village retained its rural feel where goats wandered the main
road, and pavement eateries sold inexpensive snacks.

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