Bahía Concha
The shell-shaped bay at the western tip of Tayrona, closest to the city, about 30 minutes by car. It has gentle sand and calm water, making it good for a family half-day trip.
Bahía Concha sits at the westernmost end of Tayrona National Park. Shaped like a seashell and enclosed on three sides by dry hills, its calm waters are good for swimming and snorkeling. From Santa Marta, the trip takes about 30 to 40 minutes by car, with the final stretch on a dirt road. At the entrance you pay the park admission and parking fee. On the beach, simple restaurants rent tents and lounge chairs. Compared with the eastern entrance, it is less crowded and easier to reach, which suits visitors short on time.
Opening hours
08:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Taganga
- Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino
- Playa Cristal
- Santa Marta Cathedral
- Museo del Oro Tairona - Casa de la Aduana
- Santa Marta Historic Center
- Parque de los Novios
- Santa Marta Bay & Malecón