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Tayrona National Park

Colombia travel guide

What to see in Tayrona National Park

Wild beaches between jungle and giant boulders on the Caribbean coast.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
  • Best time: from December to May
Photo: OpenAperture · CC BY-SA 3.0

Tayrona National Park highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Cabo San Juan

    The most famous beach, with its lookout on top of a rock.

  2. La Piscina

    A sheltered beach for swimming.

  3. Arrecifes

    A long, beautiful beach, but with currents: not safe for swimming.

  4. Jungle trails

    Paths among monkeys and ceiba trees down to the beaches.

  5. Pueblito

    The remains of a Tayrona settlement in the jungle.

Day trips from Tayrona National Park

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Tayrona National Park

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Tayrona National Park are from December to May. If you can, avoid from August to October (hurricane season).

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun with warnings
  7. Jul with warnings
  8. Aug with strong warnings
  9. Sep with strong warnings
  10. Oct with strong warnings
  11. Nov with warnings
  12. Dec no warnings
  • from June to November

    Hurricane season

    Hurricanes can form from June to November; August, September and October are the riskiest months. There are almost always days of heavy rain and humid heat.

    What to do: Book with free cancellation, take out travel insurance that covers weather events and check the National Hurricane Center’s forecasts a few days before you go.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: a set-lunch spot (menú del día). The dishes you can’t miss are in the Colombia guide.

Frequently asked questions about Tayrona National Park

What to see in Tayrona National Park?

Cabo San Juan, La Piscina, Arrecifes, Jungle trails and Pueblito.

What to see in Tayrona National Park in one day?

Don’t miss Cabo San Juan, La Piscina, Arrecifes, Jungle trails and Pueblito. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Tayrona National Park?

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Tayrona National Park are from December to May. If you can, avoid from August to October (hurricane season).

What day trips can you take from Tayrona National Park?

Tayrona.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.