Taganga
A fishing village bay tucked into the hills north of Santa Marta, one of Colombia's cheapest places to get diving certification and the departure point for boats to Tayrona's beaches.
Taganga is a small fishing village about 15 minutes by car from Santa Marta. Colorful fishing boats crowd the crescent-shaped bay, which is lined with dive shops, backpacker hostels, and seafood eateries. It is a popular and affordable place to earn the PADI Open Water diving certification. Boats also run to nearby Playa Grande and to beaches on the western side of Tayrona National Park. A cliff trail leads to a viewpoint for watching the sunset. Security in town is average, so take care at night.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Santa Marta Cathedral
- Museo del Oro Tairona - Casa de la Aduana
- Santa Marta Historic Center
- Parque de los Novios
- Santa Marta Bay & Malecón
- Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino
- Bahía Concha
- Playa Blanca (Santa Marta)