Mata de Platano

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This amazing #camping site/ cabana rental place just 5 mins from the famous Tayrona Park is the perfect place for families to relax... You can camp right in front of the #beach on the sand under the #palm trees (Our tent is the blue one in the back) It's a quiet place not to visited, at least not when went in Feb 2015. Best thing you can drive right to where you'll set up (Unlike the Tayrona Park, where you have to walk 2 hours from the parking lot to the camp sites) It's just an awesome stop on a #Roadtrip
This amazing #camping site/ cabana rental place just 5 mins from the famous Tayrona Park is the perfect place for families to relax... You can camp right in front of the #beach on the sand under the #palm trees (Our tent is the blue one in the back) It's a quiet place not to visited, at least not when went in Feb 2015. Best thing you can drive right to where you'll set up (Unlike the Tayrona Park, where you have to walk 2 hours from the parking lot to the camp sites) It's just an awesome stop on a #Roadtrip
Superb welcome to our surfing day! Brown pelicans simply flying above our heads. I think I saw more pelicans in and around Tayrona than I saw monkeys. On the other hand, back home (Danube Delta), they are so shy and elusive.

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Senda Kokkos Beach

Senda Kokkos Beach

2 out of 5
Troncal del Caribe KM 34, Los Naranjos Santa Marta Magdalena
The price is CA $153 per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
CA $153
CA $153 total
Mar 10 - Mar 11
Book a stay at this beach villa in Santa Marta. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and onsite spa services. Popular attractions Macondo Labyrinth and Enchanted ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (61 reviews)
The hotel and the rooms are very beautiful, and it’s a great place for a relaxing “beach and pool” vacation. We stayed in a villa with a private pool, which was very nice. The cleanliness was reasonable, but we had to ask several times before the room was properly cleaned. The food is average. The ...

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

Senda Kokkos Beach
Tayrona Juanchos House Hostel Coworking

Tayrona Juanchos House Hostel Coworking

2 out of 5
Kilómetro 35 Troncal del Caribe Santa Marta Magdalena
The price is CA $62 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
CA $62
CA $62 total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
Book a stay at this beach hostel in Santa Marta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 3 beach bars. Popular attractions Macondo Labyrinth and Enchanted Pools ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Wonderful hotel/hostel close to Tayrona. The private rooms have large floor to ceiling windows, and it was magical to watch the lightning and thunderstorms at night. Our room was very comfortable, and we loved the hammocks and outdoor seating as well. The restaurant served great food, and it was ...

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

Tayrona Juanchos House Hostel Coworking
Villa Maria Tayrona, Jungle and Sea Experience

Villa Maria Tayrona, Jungle and Sea Experience

3 out of 5
Troncal del Caribe Km 34 Santa Marta Magdalena
The price is CA $211 per night from Apr 8 to Apr 9
CA $211
CA $211 total
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Marta. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and onsite spa services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Villa Maria Tayrona, Jungle and Sea Experience
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Senda Kokkos Beach

Senda Kokkos Beach

2 out of 5
Troncal del Caribe KM 34, Los Naranjos Santa Marta Magdalena
Book a stay at this beach villa in Santa Marta. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and onsite spa services. Popular attractions Macondo Labyrinth and Enchanted ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (61 reviews)
The hotel and the rooms are very beautiful, and it’s a great place for a relaxing “beach and pool” vacation. We stayed in a villa with a private pool, which was very nice. The cleanliness was reasonable, but we had to ask several times before the room was properly cleaned. The food is average. The ...

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

Senda Kokkos Beach
Zirwa Hotel Boutique

Zirwa Hotel Boutique

3 out of 5
Entrada parque tayrona Zaino Santa Marta Magdalena
Stay at this cabin in Santa Marta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Macondo Labyrinth and Enchanted Pools are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
The cabin was an excellent calming retreat listening to only the sounds of the birds and nature. The steps up to the cabins can be a bit steep (up to 30cm/ 12 inches) but assuming you are there to hike Park Tayrona it's a good warm up for the trails in the park. Breakfast and dinners were excellent ...

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025

Zirwa Hotel Boutique
Coffee House Minca

Coffee House Minca

3 out of 5
Carrera 5ta Cancha de fubtol Santa Marta Magdalena
Stay at this cabin in Santa Marta. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite spa services, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Oído del Mundo Waterfall and Blue Well are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
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Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

Coffee House Minca
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Popular places to visit

Rodadero Beach showing boating, a sandy beach and a coastal town

Rodadero Beach

This dynamic beach is one of the most visited spots in the area. Enjoy a variety of activities: sunbathe, swim, sail, dive and snorkel.

Rodadero Beach
Parque de Los Novios showing a city, street scenes and heritage elements

Parque de los Novios

Meet friends and share a few drinks at this plaza in the center of Santa Marta, where you’ll find restaurants, bars and vendors selling snacks.

Parque de los Novios
Hiking to Ciudad Perdida

Ciudad Perdida

You can find out about the history of Santa Marta with a trip to Ciudad Perdida. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Ciudad Perdida
Santa Marta Cathedral featuring heritage elements and a church or cathedral

Santa Marta Cathedral

Walk around the cathedral that holds the remains of the city’s founder and claims to be the oldest church in the country.

Santa Marta Cathedral
Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino showing a memorial as well as a small group of people

Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino

Visit the 17th-century villa and art museum made famous as the place where the famous military leader Simón Bolívar died.

Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino

Bello Horizonte Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Bello Horizonte Beach during your travels in Bello Horizonte? Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

Bello Horizonte Beach

Things to do

Tayrona Bay Sailboat trip

Tayrona Bay Sailboat trip

CA $82
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tayrona Bay Sailboat trip
Full Tour of Tayrona Park with Swimming in Cabo San Juan

Full Tour of Tayrona Park with Swimming in Cabo San Juan

CA $75
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Tour of Tayrona Park with Swimming in Cabo San Juan
Minca - Coffee And Cocoa Tour

MINCA TOUR - Explore waterfalls and discover the origin of coffee and cocoa

CA $108
per adult
MINCA TOUR - Explore waterfalls and discover the origin of coffee and cocoa
Joe te enseña sobre el chocolate

2 Day Minca Tour with Bird Watching

CA $130
per adult
2 Day Minca Tour with Bird Watching
Full-Day Hiking Tour in Minca with coffee & Cocoa Workshop

Full-Day Hiking Tour in Minca with coffee & Cocoa Workshop

CA $75
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Hiking Tour in Minca with coffee & Cocoa Workshop
Six beaches of Santa Marta by yacht

Six beaches of Santa Marta by yacht

CA $82
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Six beaches of Santa Marta by yacht
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Cities near Mata de Platano

Taganga Beach which includes a beach, a coastal town and a bay or harbour

Santa Marta

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