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<\/p>\nRoad trip!!!\u2026.No, a road trip it was actually not supposed to be but it then kind of turned out to be one anyway. Actually I only wanted to spend some relaxed days on the Colombian coast, what at first worked out perfectly fine. My destination on the Caribbean coast this time was not as usually Santa Marta, Cartagena or the Tayrona Park but Palomino in La Guajira a small village a little further up North.<\/p>\n
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The Departamento La Guajira starts right after the Tayrona Park im Parque Nacional in the Natural Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, and stretches up to the top of Colombia. Northeast it borders with Venezuela. La Guajira is inhabited by plenty of different indigenous tribes. The most famous due to their handcrafted bags are the Wayhuu. The colourful bags, backpacks and hammocks made by the Wayhuu cannot only be bought in La Guajira but in almost entire Colombia<\/p>\n
Plenty of different flight companies go from Medellin to Santa Marta. You can go for the cheap flight Airline Vivacolombia, Avianca or for example LAN. The same arrives for a trip starting from Bogota. From Santa Marta you can take the same bus like the one going to Tayrona Park. The costs for the bus are 8.000 COP. The journey to Palomino takes just a little more than 2 hours.\u00a0 On the way to this lovely piece of paradise you will most likely get amazed by the beautiful landscape. The sea palm tree, banana plantations, mountains and the jungle make this trip a beautiful experience. When you arrive in Palomino you can either take a Mototaxi for a few Pesos in direction of the beach as there are almost all the hostels located. Or you can just simply walk. I wanted to try different hostels when I was there hence I will give you three different type of hostels to choose from. One hostel for each budget: For all travellers and Backpackers that live on a budget and dont want to spend too much money on accommodation I would suggest the very beautiful, relaxed and directly at the beach located Finca Escondida. The Finca Escondida offers dormitories and double bedrooms in Cabanas. There is also the possibility to sleep in either a tent or a hammock. The food is cheap and good. If you don\u2019t want to over bend your budget this is your place. When I was there a hammock cost 15,000 COP and a double bedroom 50,000 COP<\/p>\n The Tiki Hut\u00a0<\/a>Hostel<\/a> is a detailed and wonderfully planned hostel located only few meters from the beach. The little Caba\u00f1as are made of bamboo and are equipped with an open bathroom. As additional luxury the hostel has a pool for people who can\u2019t find the beach anymore after too many beers on the day before. The owners are very friendly and helpful and made my stay as pleasant as possible. Maybe the price is even a little above the mid-price range a Caba\u00f1as with space for 2-4 people cost\u00a0140.000 COP and a bed in a dormitory is at 35.000 COP![\"sunset_palomino\"](\"http:\/\/travelastronaut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/sunset_palomino-1.jpg\")
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How to get there?<\/h3>\n
\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nFor Budget traveler: Finca Escondida<\/h3>\n
\n<\/a>Mid-price: Tiki Hut Hostel<\/h3>\n
\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\nUpper price class: Playa Mandala<\/h3>\n