Camping
Costeño Beach - Surf Camp & Eco-Lodge
Costeño Beach offers the best surfing conditions on Colombia's Caribbean coast, and while others in the area offer surf board rentals, only here will you find experienced surfers with a ecological vision for the area. Affordable hammocks, campsites, cabanas, and food on site.
Costeño Beach - Casa Grande
The old site for the Costeño Beach Surf Camp, Casa Grande offers board rentals, camping, and food at twice the price. The owners' of this establishment saw the success of the Costeño Beach Surf Camp and pushed them out. Drive 3 km more and turn left for the real thing.
Palomino - Casa La Rosa Camping
Spectacularly hospital Colombian family provides camping at fraction of competitors price(6.000 for campsite, 8.000 for hammock rental). Bottled water available for free, and campers can use outdoor kitchen at leisure. First campsite when you reach the beach if you turn at the gas-station.
Palomino - La Sirena Hostel/Campground
La Sirena offers inexpensive cabanas and campsites and provides travelers an atmosphere of utter tranquility. Guests seem to be swallowed up by their hammocks for hours at a time. La Sirena does not offer Wi-Fi, but by all other standards, incorporates the best of hostel traveling.
Santa Marta - Ciudad Perdida (Lost City)
Unforgettable 5-6 day hike to Tayrona Indian ruins dated to the 8th Century, during which you will experience waterfalls, wildlife and gorgeous views. Prices range from 500.000 to 600.000 COP depending on tour. Tours must be arranged through Turcol or Expotur.
Tayrona - Cabo San Juan
All the beaches in Tayrona offer incredible views, but Cabo San Juan is a hands down favorite. San Juan is perfect for swimming or snorkeling, and tent camping and hammocks are available. If you arrive between 12 and 3, try to get one of the hammocks in the tower for an amazing sunset.
Tayrona - Playa Arrecifes
While rip currents can be extremely dangerous at Arrecifes, the community of back packers, restaurants, and general store make Arrecifes beach a great place to camp for the night, chill out and relax in the sun. Swimming beaches are just a 15 minute hike to the west.
