Explore on your own
Beach volleyball at Los Cocos
In the afternoon, Los Cocos fills up with volleyball, football and people up for a game. Bring your own ball.
- Beach
- City
- Half day
- Moderate
- Family-friendly
- On your own
From the house: A short city-bus ride along Av. del Fundador, or a taxi
Beach volleyball at Los Cocos
Playa Los Cocos lies between the Marina Internacional and the bay, within walking distance of the historic centre. It’s quieter than the bay beach: mornings bring joggers and yoga, and afternoons bring football, volleyball and games. And when the match is over, the sun sets behind the Marina.
Don’t miss
- 1Informal volleyball and football games in the afternoon
- 2A city beach that’s quieter than the one on the bay
- 3Sunset behind the Marina once the game’s done
- 4In the morning: jogging, stretching and yoga by the sea
What to expect
Let’s be honest: this isn’t a club and there’s no match schedule. People play at Los Cocos in the afternoon because they enjoy it, and that’s that. You might find a game and get invited in, or you might not — bring your own ball and, if you see a group playing, ask if there’s room.
If there’s no game, you still get a quiet beach (pets are allowed) and the sunset just round the corner. Play in the late afternoon: at midday the sand burns.
Getting there from the house
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City bus
City buses run along Av. del Fundador; the beach is on Carrera Primera C, close to that avenue.
Secondary source · elinformador.com.co
Reference costs
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The beach is free. City bus COP 2,950 (3,050 with air conditioning); minimum taxi fare COP 8,600.
Closures, hours and weather
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Urban beaches are open 8:00–18:30 and close for a rest day on the first Wednesday of February, April, June, August, October and December.
Safety
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The UV index is extreme for much of the year: sunscreen, a cap and water aren’t optional.
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Many beaches have no warning flags and rip currents are common. If you cool off in the sea after the game, stay close to shore.
All sources for this page
- www.elinformador.com.co/la-ciudad/81-distrito/338342-playa-los-cocos-el-rincon-de-santa-marta-para-disfrutar-el-mar-sin-multitudes
- www.santamarta.gov.co/sala-prensa/noticias/distrito-anuncia-nuevo-horario-para-zona-de-banistas-en-playas
- www.elespectador.com/colombia/mas-regiones/alcaldia-de-santa-marta-anuncio-aumento-en-pasaje-de-buses-y-minima-de-taxis-de-2026
- www.weather2travel.com/colombia/santa-marta/climate/
- travel.gc.ca/destinations/colombia
- www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/colombia/safety-and-security
Reviewed on 28 October 2026. Prices, hours and closures change — confirm before you go.