PARK TAYRONA - PLAYA CRISTAL Sun, beach and crystal clear waters
Description
Playa Cristal is one of the natural wonders of Santa Marta, being a small bay located in the Tayrona National Natural Park, bathed by a beautiful crystalline sea that at times gives a magical combination of colors worthy of being observed and awarded as one of the best beaches in all America. On the other hand, its calm waters with a fresh climate, make this a place of enjoyment and relaxation. Its name alludes to the purity of its waters; it is one of the most beautiful beaches within the Tayrona Park, ideal for snorkeling and diving since it allows you to observe all the marine wealth that composes it.
Tour Options
Itinerary
- We start our tour at 05:00 am leaving the city of Santa Marta in a land vehicle for 1hr and 20mins to the entrance of Tayrona NNP, Neguanje.
- When we arrive at the ticket office we will watch a short institutional video with recommendations for the care of the park. - Once the institutional video is finished, we will continue in the vehicle towards Playa 7 Olas. - At the iconic 7 Olas viewpoint, we will stop to take pictures and appreciate the place, after which we will continue in the vehicle to Playa Neguanje. - Upon arrival at Playa Neguanje, we will board a boat to Playa Cristal for a 10-minute ride.
- When we arrive at Playa Cristal we will have free time to rest, swim and if you wish access to the services that are offered on the beach such as snorkeling or kayaking (services not included). - Approximately between 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm we will return to Neguanje to board the vehicle for Santa Marta. - We arrive in the city of Santa Marta between 4:00 pm and 4:30 pm to finish the tour.
Highlights
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(90)
It's beautiful to be a day or two, spectacular and economical, you see the fish on the same beach
Excellent service, communication and punctuality. 100% recommended. They are attentive to you from day before services and support you in whatever you need 😉 . Recommended to 100.
Beach with crystal clear waters, quiet, no street vendors, many restaurants with good food at affordable prices, good experience with the guides, viewpoint stop for photos, do not recommend snorkeling, little fauna, different corals and some fish, excellent communication with guides, almost on time instead of pickup.
Late departure of the excursion, not nice guide, very old bus. The beach is quite commonplace, just armchairs, the restaurants are all the same.the toilets are terrible
Hi! The experience was excellent! The lords in charge were very friendly. The information that is exposed along the way pays to the knowledge of the place
Disappointing experience. The tour lasts 11 hours overall, but the actual time you spend at the beach is about 2.5 hours. The rest of the time is wasted in transportation and various waits. We strongly advise against being persuaded to pay a surcharge to visit the second beach. Time is so short that it is best to enjoy only Playa Cristal.
Ciao Simone , grazie per aver condiviso la tua opinione. Vorremmo chiarire che l’esperienza è un tour condiviso e organizzato con un itinerario stabilito in anticipo. Il tempo reale di permanenza a Playa Cristal non è di 2,5 ore, come menzioni, ma di circa 6 ore in spiaggia, come indicato nella descrizione del tour. La durata complessiva di 11 ore include infatti tutta la logistica: il pick-up negli hotel, i trasferimenti, l’ingresso al Parco Tayrona e le visite ad altri punti di interesse come il mirador di Siete Olas, Neguanje e altri luoghi che fanno parte dell’esperienza. Per questo riteniamo importante precisare che le informazioni riportate nella tua recensione non rispecchiano la realtà dell’itinerario. Il nostro impegno è sempre quello di offrire un’esperienza completa, sicura e ben organizzata, affinché ogni visitatore possa godersi al massimo Playa Cristal e le altre bellezze del parco. Cordiali saluti, Living Tour
Beautiful beaches, unforgettable sunsets, charming places to enjoy, the sea is warm, a delight to walk the beaches...
The tour complies with the itinerary, it must be borne in mind that Peruvians and Ecuadorians can enter Tayrona Park with the national fare and they do not say that in the tour, I had to tell them what they did not refuse, but it is good to inform it to avoid suspicion because it is the guides who pay all the tickets. I requested to pay by card, the advance was made by a link all right, but the balance wanted to collect me at all times with additional commission, I had to give all my cash to avoid more problems. Additionally I requested the tour tickets, apparently they do not give it because the guide told me that the tickets were the wristbands (haha) well, that is it. I'm still waiting for a ballot response, no response.
If you are looking for a tour that offers you a caribean beach you should book this tour. However, if you except like me to get a ton of information about the Park, Indigenous, Plants and Animals than you should definitely book a different tour. The beach/ocean is nice though but not what expected and hoped for.
Visiting Tayrona National Park was easily one of the best moments of my trip to Colombia. The beaches here are absolutely stunning: think golden sands, crystal clear waters and lush green mountains as a backdrop. It was like entering a tropical paradise. Cabo San Juan, in particular, is the most popular beach, and for good reason. It is a small walk to get there (about 2 hours from the main entrance), but the trip is worth every step. The trail takes you through dense forests with occasional glimpses of the ocean, and the sound of birds and nature around you makes it an experience in itself.
