Colombia🇨🇴 | beachesPalominoRip currents, river tubing, palm-lined strand, Sierra Nevada backdrop | things to do and best time to go

The strip of beach hostels along the coast road, a few minutes’ walk from the sand, is where most backpackers sleep. Dorms run roughly US$8 to 15 a night, private rooms US$25 to 60, and hammocks or camping spots US$5 to 10.There are two main options. The beachfront stretch east and west of the river mouth has the sea breeze, the sound of surf and a relaxed crowd of solo travelers who share meals and swap plans for Tayrona or the Sierra Nevada. Many places here have hammock lounges, communal kitchens and open-air bars, so meeting people is easy.The town itself, a 10 to 15 minute walk or a short … read more 👉

The strip of beach hostels along the coast road, a few minutes’ walk from the sand, is where most backpackers sleep. Dorms run roughly US$8 to 15 a night, private rooms US$25 to 60, and hammocks or camping spots US$5 to 10.There are two main options. The beachfront stretch east and west of the river mouth has the sea breeze, the sound of surf and a relaxed crowd of solo travelers who share meals and swap plans for Tayrona or the Sierra Nevada. Many places here have hammock lounges, communal kitchens and open-air bars, so meeting people is easy.The town itself, a 10 to 15 minute walk or a short mototaxi ride inland along the main road, is the better pick if you want restaurants, small shops, ATMs and bus stops close by. It is cheaper, quieter after dark and lets you walk to the river tubing start points. Beds there often cost US$5 to 10 less than beachfront ones.For a calmer stay, look at the jungle-edge lodges farther along the river or the coast road. They suit travelers who want birdsong and hammocks over nightlife.