Tayrona National Park in Colombia is a biodiverse area with rainforest slopes and Caribbean beaches, offering activities such as camping, hiking, and horseback riding. It has two ecosystems, jungle and beach, and is home to over 200 bird species, 100 mammal species, and 50 reptile species. The park was once a war zone and drug trafficking area but is now safe for tourists. Accommodations include lodges, campsites, and hammocks. The peak tourism months are from December to February.
Tayrona National Park, or Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona in Spanish, is a 58-mile (93,342 km) stretch of mountainous equatorial rainforest bordering the Caribbean coast. Located in Columbia, the park offers a variety of tourism activities and accommodations and is one of the most biodiverse areas in South America. During the 1980s the park was an area of conflict, but the Colombian government has since successfully preserved the park’s natural resources and turned it into a popular tourist attraction.
Located near the city of Santa Marta, the oldest city in Columbia, Tayrona National Park has rainforest-clad slopes and Caribbean beaches that make it a jewel of South America. Its main attractions include the greenery, diverse wildlife, ancient Native American sites and, of course, the beaches. Coconut palms provide a shady respite and visitors can swim amongst the coral reefs. The beaches have been described as enchanting.
Tayrona National Park has two ecosystems: jungle and beach, and for this reason it has a multitude of plants and animals. Jaguars, monkeys, toucans, woodpeckers and purple crabs all call Tayrona National Park home. According to some reports, over 200 bird species, 100 mammal species and 50 reptile species live in the park. The coral reefs of the Caribbean coast are teeming with aquatic life.
Backpacking, sightseeing, horseback riding and camping are just some of the activities tourists can enjoy at Tayrona National Park. Puebilito, which is part of the park, are the remains of a Kogui Indian city that thrived until the Spanish arrived in Colombia. Visitors can hike along ancient stone roads leading to the site.
For overnight stays, lodges that resemble the homes of the Kogui Indians are available to tourists. Those interested in a cheaper vacation can use the campsites or rent a hammock for an overnight stay. The park has several fine restaurants, and seafood is a staple. The peak months of tourism are from December to February and the two rainy seasons are between May and June and September and November.
Tayrona National Park was once a war zone and a haven for drug traffickers. In 2003, however, the Colombian government cracked down on guerrilla groups and those involved in drug trafficking. The park is relatively safe for tourists in 2011, although the idea of sleeping outdoors in a hammock with jaguars prowling at night might tempt some people to stop.
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