276 OUTSIDE OF SANTA MARTA
and camping. Further down there is a nice hike to a waterfall and Palomino a
town that has great secluded beaches. If you're looking for beautiful, easily
accessed beaches without the price of Tayrona's admission, these places are
worth checking out.
GETTING TO EAST OF TAYRONA
To access all of these locations you need to take the bus to Palomino and ask the
driver to let you off at the entrance of where you want to go. La Sirena is a
twenty minute walk from the main road.
BEACHES EAST OF TAYRONA
Playa Los Angeles. Is a gorgeous beach about 10 minutes past the Parque
Tayrona Zaira gate. You can camp, sleep in a hammock, or rent a room in a nice
guest house. The beach is incredible and this is the perfect location for a
backpacker or a group of friends who want to enjoy the beach, but do not want
to enter Parque Tayrona. Tell the bus driver to let you off at Playa Los Angeles
from the bus to Palomino. Prices August 2010: Camping (need tent) 12,000
COP; Hammock 15,000 COP. There is a guest house, please inquire at property
for information. There is a restaurant at Playa Los Angeles, but bring food and
water as there is not a store nearby.
Playa Grande. Casa Grande is 15 minutes outside of the main gate from Tayrona.
Casa Grande has small cabins, camping, hammocks and a restaurant to help you
relax by the beach. With a stunning beach, Casa Grande is a great getaway
location. Don't swim alone as the currents can be very strong. This is the perfect
place to get lost in your own thoughts. Tell the bus driver to let you off at Casa
Grande on the bus to Palomino. Prices August 2010: Camping own tent, 12,000
COP; Camping with tent rental, 17,000 COP; Cabin, 60,000 COP, for up to four
people.
Palomino is a town just one hour past Santa Marta. It has many beaches with
facilities. The beach on Palomino is gorgeous and you can walk on it forever.