A Relaxing 7-day Palomino Vacation in Colombia Including One Santuario Natural

• Day 1: Arrive in Santa Marta
  From Simon Bolivar International Airport: 18.5 miles (40 minutes) via taxi

  Welcome to Santa Marta, Colombia! Once you arrive, take a taxi to your hotel to check-in and relax. Spend the rest of the day exploring the city's street art, local shops, and delicious street food.

• Day 2: One Santuario Natural
  From Santa Marta: 34.5 miles (1 hour 40 minutes) via taxi or private car

  Spend a day in One Santuario Natural. It is a reserve located in the mountain range and is perfect for nature lovers. You can take a dip in the river, relax under the waterfall, and hike through the mountains.

• Day 3: Palomino Beach
  From Santa Marta: 46 miles (2 hours) via taxi or bus

  Palomino Beach is well known for its surf, so you can try out a surf lesson or simply relax by the beach. You can also rent a tube or take a river tubing tour down the Palomino River.

• Day 4: Don Diego River
  From Palomino: 13 miles (45 minutes) via taxi

  Enjoy a day exploring Don Diego River that flows down from the Sierra Nevada Mountains. You can take a dip in the river's natural pools, sunbathe by its banks or hike the river's trails.

• Day 5: Minca
  From Santa Marta: 15 miles (1 hour) via bus

  Head towards Minca, a small town in the Sierra Nevada Mountains known for its coffee farms and waterfalls. Check out the Pozo Azul Waterfalls, hike the Sierra Nevada Trails, or tour a coffee farm.

• Day 6: Tayrona National Park
  From Santa Marta: 23 miles (1 hour 30 minutes) via taxi or bus

  Spend a day exploring the Tayrona National Park's stunning beaches, lush jungle and diverse wildlife. You can hike to ruins of the ancient Tayrona civilization, relax on the park's untouched beaches, or spend the day in the park's clear blue waters.

• Day 7: Departure
  From your hotel: your departure airport

  Check out of your hotel and leave Santa Marta. It's an excellent opportunity to go shopping for souvenirs for family and friends if time permits. Take a taxi to your airport for your departure flight.

Time and Costs Estimates

• One Santuario Natural entry fee (4 hours): $10
• Surfing lesson at Palomino Beach (2 hours): $20
• Don Diego River entrance fee (4 hours): $8
• Tour a coffee farm in Minca (2 hours): $15
• Tayrona National Park entrance fee (5 hours): $18
• Total Estimated Costs: $71 per person

Transportation

During your stay in Colombia, it is best to rely on local taxis or buses to get around. Most of the destinations included in this itinerary can be reached within 1-2 hours by taxi or bus. The average taxi ride costs between $10-$25 USD, depending on the distance.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider adding a visit to La Ciudad Perdida, a deserted ancient city in Sierra Nevada or a trip to Cabo de la Vela, an isolated village with unique cultural experiences. If you have less time, consider skipping Minca or Palomino and adding extra days to One Santuario Natural or Tayrona National Park.

Airports

The main airport in Santa Marta is Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR). It is approximately 8 miles from the city center.