OUTSIDE OF SANTA MARTA
277
The Dreamer Hostel on the Beach is a new hostel in Palomino. Prices 2013: 8
bed dorm, fan, bath, 29,000 COP; Deluxe double bed, bath, fan 110,000 COP.
(www.onthebeach.thedreamerhostel.com).
La Sirena Eco Hostel and Retreat Center is a simple property right on the beach.
Check out their website, (www.ecosirena.com). The website replicates how
relaxing this place could be. There are directions on the site to get there once
you're in Palomino. Hammock 20,000 COP; Bedroom in the main cabana,
40,000 COP; Bedroom in a private cabana 60,000 COP. These accommodations
are at the most 25 meters from the beach. This is the best price seen for a bed
this close to the beach in Colombia during the entire writing of this book. There
is also a restaurant on the grounds.
DEPARTING EAST PARQUE TAYRONA
Head back to Santa Marta by bus or the other way by bus to Riohacha. Go to the
main road and flag a passing bus down with either one of the two towns name
on it.