Quebrada Valencia
A chain of waterfalls and natural pools in the forest on the eastern side of Tayrona, reached by a 20-minute walk from the road. It is a popular stop on the way from Santa Marta to Palomino.
Quebrada Valencia lies on the eastern side of Tayrona National Park, beside the Caribbean coastal highway. Water flows down from the Sierra Nevada, forming multi-level waterfalls and clear pools where you can swim and climb over rocks. From the entrance by the road, a forest path takes about 20 minutes to reach the falls, and a small entrance fee applies. Buses heading toward Palomino from Santa Marta take about an hour, so tell the driver you want to get off here. The rocks are slippery, and after rain the current becomes strong, so take care.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Tayrona National Natural Park
- Arrecifes Beach
- La Piscina
- Cabo San Juan del Guía
- Pueblito (Chairama)
- Ciudad Perdida (Teyuna)
- Palomino
- Cerro Kennedy (Cuchilla de San Lorenzo)