Playa Grande (Taganga)
Location
Taganga, Santa Marta
Distance
8 km / 5 mi
Difficulty
Easy access
Highlights
Snorkeling
Current temperature at this beach
Temperature
26.6°C
Humidity
80%
Rain
0.0 mm
Updated
May 9, 4:00 AM
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Playa Grande is the hidden gem just over the hill from the fishing village of Taganga — a 20-minute walk (or 5-minute boat ride) from Taganga's main beach. Unlike Taganga's cluttered main bay, Playa Grande is genuinely beautiful: a long, wide stretch of Caribbean sand backed by mountainous jungle, with clear water good enough for snorkeling and kayaking. Several restaurants and beach bars operate here, making it a full day out. It's popular but far less overwhelming than Rodadero, and far more accessible than anything inside Tayrona.
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Best time to visit
Weekday afternoons; avoid holiday weekends
Entrance fee
Not specified
Closure dates
Not specified
Getting there
Take bus or taxi to Taganga (~15–20 min from Santa Marta center), then either walk over the hill trail (~20 min) or take a short boat ride from the Taganga dock (~5 min).
Insider tip
The hill walk from Taganga offers excellent views of both bays. Calmer and cleaner water than Taganga's main beach.
Warnings
- Can get crowded on weekends with both tourists and locals
Where to eat near Playa Grande (Taganga)
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