Beach gem near Santa Marta--Tayrona National Park
[QUOTE=MiamiBoy1;2744941]Thanks for the info. Are there any private beaches in Santa Marta? Or nice beach clubs? Where you are not bothered by vendors and don't have to watch your belongings while you are swimming.[/QUOTE]MaimiBoy, from your postings I'm not sure the following would fit your vacationing style, but it is an attractive option to consider for anyone looking for scenic, relatively secluded beaches in Colombia.
In my experience, Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona (about half an hour drive east of Santa Marta) ranks high among the country's true gems--a succession of palm-shaded sandy coves and coastal lagoons extending for a number of miles, striking rock formations above a number of the beaches, and then lush rainforest extending into the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. The park also contains the Pueblito ruins--"an archaeological site accessed via forest trails, with terraces and structures built by the Tayrona civilization". Food is available at the more popular of the beach coves.
Although perhaps a negative for some, for me a uniquely positive feature of the park is the absence of any paved roads and of any cars. One accesses the beaches from the main highway either via a shuttle bus on a dirt road or by hiking a couple of hours through the rain forrest. Once on the coast, one finds trails linking the succession of beaches --with renting horses as a transportation option within the park. Be prepared for additional hiking from one beach to another.
We stayed in Santa Marta but, if I return, I would opt for one of the lodging options in the Park itself or near the entrance, which I believe range from a luxury eco-hotel, to cabins, to rental hammocks on the beach.
Here are two links to more information and some photos:
[URL]https://www.roadaffair.com/visiting-tayrona-national-park-guide/[/URL]#text=With%20 the%20 exception%20 of%20 the, to%20 reach%20 Tayrona's%20 beautiful%20 beaches.
[URL]https://www.tomplanmytrip.com/tayrona-colombia-a-massive-and-unforgettable-park-all-secrets-revealed/[/URL]#text=Tayrona's%20 entrances%3 A%20 There%20 are%20 two, COP%20 (including%20 the%20 insurance).
1st Day arrival. Trip report
Airport did not ask for covid information or the imagration but I think they would sporadically so make sure you tick all the boxes. They asked for my address where I was staying in Medellin.
When exiting the arrivals on ground floor I went up to 1st floor. Departures / domestics and got a sim card for my phone. Lots of ATM's there but also lots of ques.
Revolut. Tips.
You should upgrade your plan to the premium as it works out better for card transactions and taking money out the ATMS. Cash is used allot here especially for transactions that relate to this board.
Best bank to take money from so far is Caja Social. They only allow 300,000 in one withdrawal but you can instantly put the card back in and request more. They charge approx 50 cents.
1st experience report.
Had an ok meet with Tamara who was on the website.
Mileroticos Colombia: Erotic Ads ([URL]mileroticos.com[/URL]).
She wears pink underwear on her picture and dark hair to her neck.
It was an early day session so neither of us were drunk so I do not know if that added to the situation but it was quite mechanical. She is ideally located in La 70 and was easy to find after she gave directions.
Face was a 7.5 and body to match.
After checking I was clean she gave a BBBJ.
Price what she quoted was correct and good value.
No extra GF services so this would be a great girl to meet after a few drinks in the evening.
Overall it was ok but can't fault value of money 110,000.
I find mileroticos website girls much cheaper than prepagos, so far anyway. That might change as my stay continues.
Day 2.
It was a Saturday night and ended up going to a casino in La 70 and then off to Luna lunera. It has changed a bit (I think) since I was there 3 years ago. Layout anyway. The door staff seem professional and staff that get you seated are all good.
Very poor amount of girls and very poor quality girls. This was the 3rd best out of the 3 strip clubs if I remember after Isla and Fase Dos. Unfortunately it has got really bad, perhaps it was that night but Sat night at 11 pm hard to imagine it picking up more.
I was seated at a normal table booth with no bottle needed. Got a beer for 25,000 (Corona and domestics). No girls were dancing in a conventional strip club senses which was to the annoyance of two guys who came in 10 minutes after me. They were seated at a bottle table and after some negotiations were allowed to order water only. I believe they were Americans.
They got a couple of girls dancing on them and on a pole and were tipping 2 k's and seemed to have a little fun.
The one girl who caught my attention was a 23 year old slim girl. After a couple of lady drinks with her also 25 k each and me asking some ground work questions with regard to prices etc We went up stairs to one of the rooms.
No BBBJ only CBJ but sex was good she was eager to please and overall a good session. I opted for 30 minutes at 210 k and one hour was 300 k+ can't remember the exact amount.
Overall a 7/10.
I won't be back to that club in a hurry because of the lack of other girls to choose from. Literally she was the only one worth paying for in my eyes.
What I have noticed is that the tinder scene has picked up and 18 to 21 years olds are all swiping right and asking for FWB. The quality of these girls are top notch and I have managed to get to know a couple of great girls which is working out for me. One who is bisexual also wants to bring her friends next time. Prices are high compared to the websites but the experience are all better and full GFE and not rushed.
Prices range from 250 to 350 k.
Also happy for some tips where to go or if you want me to check out and rate some other places you recommend.
Regards.
Nong Khai.