{"id":2931,"date":"2016-10-09T14:32:42","date_gmt":"2016-10-09T14:32:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/travelastronaut.com\/en\/?p=2931"},"modified":"2025-08-23T09:39:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-23T09:39:08","slug":"16-most-beautiful-beaches-in-colombia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelastronaut.com\/en\/16-most-beautiful-beaches-in-colombia\/","title":{"rendered":"16 Most Beautiful and Best Beaches in Colombia"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The most beautiful beaches and seaside locations in Colombia<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Colombia is famous for a lot of this things for example for coffee fields, the friendly people, the big cities Bogota and Medellin, for wonderful colonial cities like Cartagena and Mompox, for the floral and faunal biodiversity, for Vallenato, exotic fruits, Aguardiente and also for its stunning beaches. No matter if you are a tourist, backpacker or expat most likely you are going to visit one of Colombia\u2019s beaches at some point. Most people will at least visit the seaside town Cartagena or the well-known Tayrona Park, only few travellers visit the southern part of the Caribbean coast and only very few adventurers get to know the pacific coast. This depends probably more on the infrastructure than one being more attractive or more beautiful than the other. Because no matter which part of the coast you are going to visit, you will certainly find a beautiful beach everywhere.\u00a0 If you travel with family, you are a backpacker or adventurer, here in Colombia everyone will find the beach that is perfect for him\/her.<\/p>\n

This article takes you on a journey to discover the best beaches in Colombia, each promising sun-drenched days and unforgettable experiences in the heart of South America’s coastal splendor.<\/p>\n

Here now a list of the most beautiful beaches and seaside locations<\/p>\n

1.Palomino – Best Beaches Colombia<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Quite often I have mentioned this beautiful place on my blog in the past. But what can I say; it is simply the perfect place to chill. The little village\u00a0in La Guajira<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0has a gorgeous long sandy beach that is covered with palm trees. There is a very relaxed beach bar where you can get great pizza and enjoy a nice sip of rum in the evening hours. For swimming there are certainly more suitable beaches but therefore this beach offers some waves and is suitable for surfing. Enjoy your time here in one of the laid back hostels close\u00a0or even directly on the beach. Among the Colombians this place is not that well know but it became a famous destination for backpackers in the last few years. Due to the large size it never gets crowded and you will always find always an undisturbed quiet place.\u00a0Here you can read more about Palomino<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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2.Tayrona Park\u00a0(La Piscina, Arrescifes, Cabo San Juan de Guia, Playa Cristal, Playa Chengue)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Who doesn`t know this amazing, fantastic national park. Without a doubt you can find here some of the most beautiful beaches in Colombia. Cabo San Juan de Guia, Arrecifes, La Piscina or Chengue beach, here is one sandbox more beautiful than the other. I even dare to say that these beaches belong to the most beautiful ones in Latin America. The only disadvantage is that they are not always easy and quickly to reach.<\/p>\n

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3.San Andres<\/strong><\/h2>\n

San Andres is basically closer to Nicaragua than to Colombia but it still counts as a Colombian island. The island is equally popular with Colombians and foreigners. Some of the most beautiful beaches on\u00a0San Andres are<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Rocky Cay,\u00a0El Acuario,\u00a0Johny Cay,\u00a0Cocoplum Bay,\u00a0Sound Bay oder\u00a0Spratt Bight.\u00a0<\/strong>More about San Andres<\/strong><\/p>\n

The UNESCO-designated Biosphere Reserve, is a coral island in the Caribbean known for its spectacular beaches, reggae culture, and the mesmerizing “Sea of Seven Colors.” The island’s clear waters, ranging in hues from deep blue to aquamarine, make it a paradise for divers and snorkelers. Among its many beaches, Playa San Luis stands out for its tranquil beauty and traditional wooden houses lining the shore. San Andr\u00e9s is not only about its beaches; the island offers a rich blend of cultures, delicious cuisine, and vibrant nightlife.<\/p>\n

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4.Buritaca<\/h2>\n

Buritaca lies between the Tayrona Park and Palomino and it is definitely and equally laid back place and very similar to the village in La Guajira. Another similarity is that here as well as in Palomino a River coming from the Sierra Nevada flows into the Caribbean Sea.<\/p>\n

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5.Best Beaches Colombia – Cabo de La Vela\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Not the typical beach location, instead of lots of green and palm trees this place is surrounded by desert butt still this place is incredibly beautiful and perfect for relaxing and\/or kite surfing. The sea is mostly quite calm and perfect for swimming. Another thing is that accommodation is incredibly cheap and so is the food. Here you will probably eat the cheapest lobster in your life. Apart from that watching the stars here is simply stunning as there is basically no light pollution. If you are looking for a peaceful place here will be the right place for you. Especially outside of the Colombian holiday season you will most likely be one of only a few people that stay here.\u00a0More about Cabo de la Vela<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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6.Playa Blanca, Santa Marta<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Not far from Santa Marta is this beach located. Many Colombian families come here to enjoy their weekends and public holidays. Don\u2019t be surprised if it gets a little noisy and crowdie here. The advantage is that it is very close to the city of Santa Marta and you don\u2019t have to fight yourself through the jungle in order to get there. If you prefer it a little bit quieter I suggest you come here during the week.<\/p>\n

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7.Rodadero<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Many holiday apartments can be found here which are often occupied by Colombians themselves during holiday season. The beach is long and perfectly suitable for swimming. A things that I personally don\u2019t like are the many beach vendors that sometimes decrease the relaxed beach atmosphere. It is also very easy to reach from Santa Marta and the airport. If you don\u2019t care about the view of plenty of huge apartment buildings in the background you will certainly have a great time here. Rodadero seems a little like the smaller brother of Bocagrande in Cartagena.<\/p>\n

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