Parque Tayrona

Paradise. A beautiful place to visit in Colombia. It is not exactly the Ritz Carlton, but you get to experience the joys of hammock sleeping. For me I have to admit that I still prefer a bed, but you are so tired after exploring all day long, that it does not matter where you lay your head. Anyone who has visited this park, might just say they fell in love. Perhaps it is the jungle treks or the bright blue waters and white sandy beaches. What is incredible about this place is that you meet people so quickly because it is a close community with limited places to stay.





The top ten for Parque Tayrona:

1. Practice your extreme wave running on one of the beaches past Cabo de San Juan. I decided to stay in Arrefices, but either place is amazing. The differences is that Arrefices is a bit quieter with less people but with a short walk to a swimming beach. Cabo de San Juan has a beautiful beach with a place to stay in hammocks that overlook the ocean.

2. Hike up to El Pueblito and admire the animals along the way

3. Go for a swim at night

4. Share in a few stories over the only bar / restaurant in the area

5. Go do a handstand at the top of the rock

6. Reflect on how amazing your life is

7. If you have money, take the boat ride back to Taganga from Cabo de San Juan

8. Finish off that book you have been meaning to get done

9. Learn the art of hammock sleeping

10. Practice your spanish with the parrot at the restaurant in Arrefices