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shelf. There is an apartment rental in the back, inquire with the owner of Litera-
Te.
KAYAK RENTAL
Taganga Extreme, Cra. 1ra. No. 14 (035-421-9350). Taganga Extreme rents
kayaks by the hour. They also serve salads, smoothies and other food items.
HIKE
There is a great hike from Taganga to Playa Grande. Playa Grande is nothing
special, but the hike is well worth the energy spent. Its offers great views of
the ocean and Taganga. Use our nifty map for directions. It's a short hike for
thirty minutes each way.
DIVING
Taganga is known as an excellent place to learn how to dive. There are eight or
so dive shops in Taganga. The following two are highlighted based on their
reputations and creativity of programs. Open water course rates vary by
company. Prices can range between 500,000 to 670,000 COP (2010).
Calipso Dive Center, Calle 12 No. 1-40 (035-421-9146, Cell- 315-684-3075,
contact email on site). Calipso is the only company that offers dives inside
Parque Tayrona. They participate in a garden coral rehabilitation program. Divers
spend three days in Bahia Gairaca, where they dive and help with the corals.
Calipso offers different courses for divers of various levels.
(www.calipsodivecenter.com.co/secpages/cursos.php).
Poseidon Dive Center, Calle 18 No. 1-69, (035-421-9224 info@poseidondive
center.com). Poseidon is the most expensive of the dive shops, but it's also
considered the most experienced. Poseidon has its own pool for training. Their