Bahía Concha
Location
Bahía Concha Sector, Tayrona National Park
Distance
12 km
Difficulty
Easy access
Highlights
Camping
Bahía Concha is the closest Tayrona beach to Santa Marta — a sweeping, curved bay with white sand, crystal-clear water, and dramatic cliffs, all framed by lush vegetation. It's hugely popular with locals on weekends and is one of the few Tayrona-area beaches where you can camp overnight on the sand. Snorkeling is excellent, especially near the rocky edges of the bay. Access is via the Bahía Concha entrance of the national park, a separate and smaller fee (~5,000 COP) from the main Zaino entrance.
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Highlights
Interactive marine forecast
Dynamic coordinates: 11.2989, -74.1496
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Beach map
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Plan your visit
Best time to visit
Weekdays; popular with locals on weekends
Entrance fee
Not specified
Closure dates
Not specified
Getting there
Take a buseta from Avenida 5ta and Calle 14 (Bastidas) to the end of the line, then a motorcycle taxi (~5 min) to the beach entrance. Small entrance fee (~5,000 COP).
Insider tip
Because it has its own separate entrance from the main Zaino sector, Bahía Concha is far less crowded than Cabo San Juan or Playa Cristal on most days. Bring your own food — restaurant prices here are high due to the remote location.
Warnings
- Note: The eastern area of Bahía Concha was closed to tourists as of 2019 at the request of indigenous communities — check current access restrictions before visiting
- Bring your own food and water; limited vendors and prices are inflated
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