Private transfer
Santa Marta to Tayrona National Park
The shortest, most requested route to Tayrona: just an hour from Santa Marta to the park entrance, with an early departure to beat the lines.
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Getting from Santa Marta to Tayrona National Park
If you're staying in Santa Marta, this is the fastest way into Tayrona: just an hour's drive to the El Zaino entrance, the main gate of the Colombian Caribbean's most visited park.
The trip takes about 1 hour. Since it's a full day inside the park, many passengers ask to leave very early — before 7 a.m. — to beat the entrance lines and get more beach time. We can arrange that early departure.
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How do I get to Tayrona Park from Santa Marta?
The park entrance (El Zaíno) is about 50 km away, a 1-hour private drive. We drop you at the main gate and can wait for you on request.
What should I bring to Tayrona?
Comfortable shoes, swimwear, sunscreen, insect repellent, cash (entrance fee), and water. No glass containers are allowed inside the park.
Can you pick us up at the airport and drive to Tayrona?
Yes — we pick you up at Simón Bolívar Airport (SMR) or your hotel and take you directly to the park entrance the same day.
How long should we spend in Tayrona?
Most visitors spend 4–6 hours: beach time at Arrecifes or Cabo San Juan plus a short hike. Full-day trips can also be organized.
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