Tayrona National Park is on the Caribbean coast of Colombia, about 30 km from the city of Santa Marta . The status of the protected Tayrona Reserve was found in 1969 . Today its territory is about 12 thousand . hectares of jungle, beautiful sandy beaches and coves, of course, coral reefs . Almost everything in Tayrona national park remained intact form of human activity, and that is why this reserve so attracts tourists who prefer to rest savage . If we talk about the fauna e National Park, it is home to over 100 species of animals and 300 species of birds .

By the way, if anyone is interested in the underwater world, in the waters of the National park Tayrona found more than 100 species of coral and many times more representatives of fish and shellfish . Flora reserve also provides all sorts of plants, a total of more than 700 types . From the natural beauty of the National Park Tayrona is impossible to ignore, except that if you go in search of archaeological sites and ancient Indian settlements, which are still preserved . general holiday in the Tayrona National Park is perfect for those travelers who do not like beaten and noisy resorts and prefer a secluded beach vacation without the benefits of civilization .

All this can offer Tayrona National Park . There are no luxury hotels in its territory, instead of them for t uristov arranged quite comfortable bungalow, tent camping, and the so-called eco-villages, where campers sleep on hammocks . move on reserve can be on foot or by renting bikes . Who likes riding can take sightseeing tours accustomed to horses . By the way, despite the fact that it is possible to move around freely in Tayrona National Park, it makes sense to find here, to use the services of guides . They will show all the fun and do not allow that you get lost or pop Does any difficult situation . In the end, the reserve is not only the birds are singing, but also can meet on the way predators .

local guides necessarily ask to take you by boat to the beaches called "Seven Waves" , "Crystal" and "Beach of the Dead". These places are no less famous in Colombia than the Tayrona National Park itself. By the way, who does not hesitate, can visit the real nudist beach, which is also found on the territory of this Colombian reserve. But, as they say, there will be something to remember.

To Tayrona National Park, you can in two ways: by land - from the nearest city of Santa Marta and by water - from a fishing village called Taganga. Whichever route you choose, it will in any case be remembered for beautiful forest and seascapes. But for the sake of fairness, we note that the second way - from Tagang to Tayrona National Park - will cost about half as much.