Taganga Beach

Taganga Beach showing swimming, a sandy beach and a coastal town
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Over just a few decades, this charming fishing village has grown into a traveler’s oasis with restaurants, nightclubs and a picturesque beach.

Several decades ago, Taganga was a sleepy fishing village. Now, it attracts travelers from Colombia and the rest of the world with its cool breezes, mountainous landscape and proximity to Tayrona National Park. The small area is nestled beside the cliffs of the Caribbean coast. The village is a hotspot for scuba diving and sunbathing and has an animated nightlife. Enjoy one of the many restaurants and bars in Taganga or find a company to arrange a tour of the national park.

Relax with the family on Taganga’s white-sand beach and swim in the warm, clear water. Play volleyball on the sand. The shoreline offers many restaurants have lunch outside one to enjoy ocean views. Sample fresh fish and seafood. Be sure you drink enough water during your time in the sun.

Snorkel in the ocean for a closer look at colorful Caribbean fish. Arrange scuba diving with one of the companies scattered around the small village. Travel with the dive centers to tour a private beach or Tayrona National Park.

Dance at one of the nightclubs along the coast. Several Americanized bars play popular hits from back home. You can also find salsa bars and clubs with reggaeton music a little farther in from the coast. Hostels and hotels with swimming pools and air conditioning are scattered throughout the village.

Access to ATMs is extremely limited in Taganga. Make sure to withdraw cash for your stay before your arrival. However, try not to carry a lot of money on your person. Keep it in a safe in your accommodations. You may need to take a trip back to Santa Marta, where there are plenty of ATMs.

Taganga is located on Colombia’s Caribbean coast, just north of the city of Santa Marta. Take a 2.6-mile (4.2-kilometer) taxi journey around picturesque cliffs with panoramic ocean views from Santa Marta to Taganga. Tayrona National Park, which is one of the most scenic parts of Colombia, is a half-hour bus ride northeast. Organize your journey with a dive center or tour operator in Taganga or Santa Marta.

Compare 926 hotels close to Taganga Beach with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

TAMARINDO BEACH HOSTEL
TAMARINDO BEACH HOSTEL
1 out of 5
carrera 2 # 18- 15, barrio taganga sector dunkarinka, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470001
The price is $15 per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
$15
per night
Mar 26 - Mar 27
Stay at this hostel in Santa Marta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Tayrona National Natural Park ...
6/10 (2 reviews)
Music festival at the hostel
"The staff was so friendly, warm, and eager to help. At the checkin they were unable to see our payment in their system, but our proof of transaction was enough. The breakfast was good and simple, and they sun dried clothes which was very nice. It is however a hostel and they didn’t turn off the music ..."

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2023

TAMARINDO BEACH HOSTEL
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Marta
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Marta
3.5 out of 5
Carrera 1C No. 24-04, Santa Marta
The price is $68 per night from Apr 23 to Apr 24
$68
per night
Apr 23 - Apr 24
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Marta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (497 reviews)
"nice hotel and the staff was very friendly. love the view from the pool and rooms"

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2023

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Marta
Bahía Taganga Hotel
Bahía Taganga Hotel
3 out of 5
Calle 8 No. 1B-35, Inicio camino a Playa Grande, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470001
The price is $56 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$56
per night
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Santa Marta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Tayrona National Natural Park and ...
7/10 Good! (85 reviews)
"Muy buen sitio para disfrutar de playa y hermosa vista. Muy buena atención. No hay elevador, muy bueno para las personas que le gusta ejercitarse, hay que subir y bajar escalas. Pero muy bueno. El restaurante muy bueno y servicio excelente."

Reviewed on Oct 14, 2022

Bahía Taganga Hotel
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1 out of 5
carrera 2 # 18- 15, barrio taganga sector dunkarinka, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470001
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2 out of 5
Dunkarinka Cabaña 1-100, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470010
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2 out of 5
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3.5 out of 5
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3 out of 5
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3.5 out of 5
Calle 20 #7a-46, Santa Marta, 470004
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Camali Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Calle 15 #14A-25, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470004
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