258 TAGANGA
TAGANGA IS FOR WHO?
It's hard to pinpoint exactly who will love and who will dislike Taganga. People
who are very active will like Taganga. People who are very lazy will also like it. It's
impossible to say who Taganga is best suited for. It's just a place you have to
experience. Hippies seem to love Taganga and people who are very social and
like to party love it as well.
WARNING
It is no secret in Colombia that drugs are a major part of Taganga's culture.
Taganga may be the only place in Colombia where foreigners are searched
without probable cause. The police have this right in order to combat the
proliferation of drugs and weapons. Cooperate with the police at all times. If
you're caught with drugs, you must suffer the consequences. You may face jail
time and deportation.
TIPS
In Taganga, your choice of accommodations is critical. You need to decide if you
want to be close to the beach or higher up on a small hill. For some people, the
beach is not a big deal and they like the confines of their hostel. It may be a
good idea to stay in a hostel for only one night and check out others, as there
are so many choices. At the time of this writing, there were over 40 hostels of
different types.
GO on the hike to Playa Grande, but then turn around; there is not much to see
or do at the destination. It's an amazing hike that is easy to miss. The views are
spectacular.