Tayrona National Natural Park

Tayrona National Natural Park is one of 39 national parks in Colombia. It covers 225 km² (22,500 ha) — about 2.1 times the size of Paris, making it the #31 largest national park in Colombia (0.2% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 1969, 57 years ago, one of the earliest national parks in Colombia (the first dates from 1964). It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.

Visiting Tayrona National Natural Park

The closest airport is Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR), about 33 km away — around 43 minutes by car; alternatively Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ, 97 km). Other national parks within reach include Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park (3,830 km²), Bahía Portete – Kaurrele National Natural Park (141 km²), Rosario and San Bernardo Corals National Natural Park (1,235 km²) and Ciénagas de Juan Manuel National Park (1,885 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.