River · half a day
Tubing down the Palomino River
Float down the river on an inner tube, from the forest to where fresh water meets the sea.
With local operators or on your own · we can advise
National park · ~1 h by bus
Tayrona National Park
The eastern entrances to Tayrona National Park are about an hour away by bus along the coast.
- Distance
- ~1 h by bus towards Santa Marta
- How it is booked
- Entry per National Parks rules · check closures
What it is
Tayrona National Park lies on the same coast road towards Santa Marta; its eastern entrances are about an hour from Palomino by bus.
The park closes several times a year, on dates agreed with the four Indigenous peoples of the Sierra, so that the territory can rest.
Why you may love it
- Forest that runs right down to the sea
- Trails between beaches
How to arrange it
- Check closure dates and entry conditions on the official National Parks website before you go.
- Take the bus along the Troncal towards Santa Marta and get off at the entrance you choose.
Sources consulted (October 2026)
More outings
Sea · a 15-minute walk
Palomino beach
A long, wild, palm-lined beach, with the snowy Sierra peeking out on clear mornings.
Free to do: nothing to book
River · a walk along the beach
San Salvador River
Palomino’s other river meets the sea at the eastern end of the beach, about 3 km from the hostel.
Free to do: nothing to book
