Bahía Concha

Don’t miss

1. 1A calm bay for swimming and snorkelling
2. 2Boats on to Waikiki and Bonito Gordo
3. 3Mangroves
4. 4Tayrona’s cheapest entry, at a flat rate all year
5. 5A restaurant and basic equipment hire

What to expect

It’s the Tayrona day for anyone who doesn’t fancy an early start and a long hike. You head out through the Bastidas and Altos de Bahía Concha neighbourhoods, take a dirt road for about 15 minutes to the gate, then walk a short way to the main beach.

Then it’s calm water, snorkelling and shade. If you want to explore, boats leave the bay for Waikiki and Bonito Gordo. It’s a national park, so the same rules apply: insurance, vaccination card and no disposable plastic.

Getting there from the house

1. Taxi

   There’s an official fixed-zone fare to Bahía Concha (see costs). It’s the most direct option; ask to see the price table before getting in.

   Secondary source · elespectador.com

2. City bus + a second bus

   In 2018 the city hall described a city bus to Bastidas (Chimila neighbourhood) and then a second bus. Check at the house whether the route is still the same.

   Historical · santamarta.gov.co

3. By sea

   The park allows boat access to Bahía Concha. Pay the fee and insurance before boarding and only use Dimar-authorised boats, with life jackets.

   Official source · parquesnacionales.gov.co · dimar.mil.co