{"id":8855,"date":"2019-05-01T18:03:56","date_gmt":"2019-05-02T00:03:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tomplanmytrip.com\/?page_id=8855"},"modified":"2026-01-20T06:01:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T11:01:38","slug":"palomino","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/caribbean-east\/palomino\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit Palomino"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"gb-container gb-container-607bc25b destHeader\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ef7ef055 destSectionContainer\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-23c44a2d\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-326e7c7e destHeaderMask\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Beach-Palomino-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-4-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81486\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Beach-Palomino-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-4-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Beach-Palomino-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-4-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Beach-Palomino-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-4-1-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Beach-Palomino-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-4-1-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-78fa79b2\">\n<p>[tpmt_breadcrumb]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading destHeaderTitle light has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6b79559eb9f464e7e23e10d271c382d8\">Colombia Travel Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading destHeaderTitleSub has-base-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7091642cf8c2b4ae544bedefcaaa5449\">Palomino<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading destHeaderTitleSubSmall has-base-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f478c108d1ce4f0b524242644049b1dc\">Colombia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"destHeaderText has-base-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-701e7ca883f7c9e4adcddd75604fdb46\">Formerly peaceful, <strong>Palomino<\/strong> has lost some of its charm as it became the most famous village on the eastern part of Colombia&#8217;s Caribbean coast. 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wp-elements-8befda8f37fc73510500b84a4f5ab245\">A tourist coastal town nestled between the sea and mountains.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a864533e gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5758b743 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-cdb815b5 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-cdb815b5\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Where is Palomino located<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-2bee2c7a\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2bee2c7a\">\n\n<p><strong>Palomino<\/strong> is a <strong>coastal village <\/strong>with 3,500 inhabitants located on the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/colombia-caribbean-coast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"195933\">Caribbean coast<\/a><\/strong> in the department of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/caribbean-east\/punta-gallinas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"195934\">La Guajira<\/a><\/strong>. Nestled at the foot of the high <strong><a data-lasso-id=\"81093\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/sierra-nevada-santa-marta-colombia\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"53339\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sierra Nevada mountains<\/a><\/strong>, I love watching the snow-capped peaks on sunny days from the beach. <strong>Palomino<\/strong> is 2 hours from <strong><a data-lasso-id=\"81094\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/caribbean-east\/practical-travel-guide-santa-marta\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"7114\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Santa Marta<\/a><\/strong>, 1 hour from <strong><a data-lasso-id=\"81095\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tayrona-colombia-a-massive-and-unforgettable-park-all-secrets-revealed\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1468\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tayrona<\/a><\/strong>, and 1.5 hours from <strong><a data-lasso-id=\"81096\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/riohacha-la-guajira-colombia\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"69242\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Riohacha<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-03a7c52c gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-32502fa0 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-32502fa0\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">The story of Palomino<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-2d0c7c63\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2d0c7c63\">\n\n<p>Palomino, a <strong>former Wiwa territory<\/strong> in pre-Colombian times, is part of the <strong>Dibulla<\/strong> municipality. For many years, it was a battleground where the <strong>FARC<\/strong> and <strong>paramilitary<\/strong> forces clashed for control over drug trafficking. The situation has significantly <strong>improved since 2007<\/strong>, and <strong>Palomino<\/strong> has attracted <strong>many foreign tourists<\/strong>\u2014too quickly, as there are numerous infrastructure issues (water, electricity, sewage, roads).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to its proximity to the Sierra Nevada, the indigenous <strong>Kogis<\/strong> and <strong>Arhuaco<\/strong> from neighboring communities regularly come to Palomino for shopping or to perform certain sea rituals.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d81f3b98 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-c3f0cf06 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-c3f0cf06\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Why visit Palomino<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-e357eeb3\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e357eeb3\">\n\n<p>Let\u2019s be clear. <strong>Palomino is not for everyone.<\/strong> Don\u2019t come here expecting a cool, authentic village with beautiful beaches. There are more tourists than locals, swimming is dangerous, and the beaches are nothing special and have almost disappeared due to erosion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, <strong>Palomino has its good points<\/strong>. Besides its well-known <strong>tubing activities<\/strong>, <b>It is a <\/b>great base for exploring the <strong>nearby Sierra Nevada<\/strong> and <strong>the Guajira desert<\/strong>. It also boasts good hotels and excellent <strong>vegetarian restaurants<\/strong>\u2014a rarity in Colombian coastal villages. Palomino&#8217;s &#8220;healthy&#8221; vibe is due to the numerous spiritual and wellness retreats regularly organized in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s more suitable<strong> for groups of young friends or couples<\/strong> rather than families or elderly people.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7639e276 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-cc783e2a gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-cc783e2a\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Best time to visit Palomino<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-184163b5\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-184163b5\">\n\n<p>Palomino has <strong>a tropical humid climate<\/strong> (25-30 degrees) and its proximity to the Sierra Nevada makes <strong>the weather extremely variable.<\/strong> It can rain heavily in a short amount of time, often causing floods and huge puddles in the dirt roads. <strong>The rainiest months are May, September, and October<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But there are also many sunny days when the sun is very strong. <strong>The main dry season runs from December to March.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to its popularity, prices rise quickly during <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/best-time-to-travel-to-colombia-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3072\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81097\">the high season <\/a><\/strong>(Colombian holidays, from mid-December to mid-January).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best waves for surfing:<\/strong> December to August.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best periods for tubing:<\/strong> May to January.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9acc20d0 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-ff0817a2 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-ff0817a2\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">How many days are enough to enjoy it fully<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-719fd875\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-719fd875\">\n\n<p>One night is enough to discover <strong>Palomino<\/strong>. Arrive in the morning to organize a tubing activity, then enjoy the village atmosphere in the early evening before continuing to the <strong>Guajira<\/strong> desert the next day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spiritual retreats<\/strong> also last <strong>an average of 3 to 4 days<\/strong>. The same goes if you want to take <strong>surfing or freediving <\/strong>lessons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another option is to use <strong>Palomino<\/strong> as a base to explore the region. Between visiting Indigenous communities, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/la-guajira-desert\/#postWhat\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"83819\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81098\">expeditions into the desert<\/a><\/strong>, <strong>hikes in the Sierra Nevada<\/strong>, and relaxing days at the hotel, <strong>your stay can last a wee<\/strong>k.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b4626f37\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-5ba46b2e gb-button-text destCta\" href=\"#destExperience\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Experiences near Palomino<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-90916390 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Beach-Palomino-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Beach-Palomino-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-3-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Beach-Palomino-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-3-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Beach-Palomino-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-3-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d8b4b756 postItineraryBox us\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c86b1e0d postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c87ca1306a776b7ea9c51a1a756a9d94\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">Our secret to actually enjoying your Colombia vacation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fb919e6128a2217dc926075b21747671\">AI and social media have turned travel into a frantic race. Everyone follows the same itineraries, rushes from one tourist spot to another for fear of &#8220;missing out,&#8221; without ever stopping to truly experience the country.<br><br>We refuse that for your Colombia trip. No more superficial, exhausting travel.<br><br>In 11 years of passionate exploration, we&#8217;ve meticulously handpicked our favorites\u2014places, experiences, hotels\u2014then organized them in a logical and optimized way. The goal? To give you beautiful, authentic experiences, away from the crowds, with minimal time wasted on transfers.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-41dcd792\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-cd4814c3 gb-button-text destCta newTab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-services\/tailor-made-trip-colombia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"196562\"><strong>See our trips to Colombia<\/strong><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f0e2270c postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Barichara-Salto-del-mono.jpg\" alt=\"Barichara - Salto del mono\" class=\"wp-image-96577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Barichara-Salto-del-mono.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Barichara-Salto-del-mono-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Barichara-Salto-del-mono-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a617df28 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-933c6bc6 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4b19c33243c95fc0032b5010adcb1d64\">THINGS TO DO IN PALOMINO<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2e53586540df912c0f45c417f313e4ef\">Here are a few activities to add to your stay alongside tubing.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a48af8bb gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-de9bae4b gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-f7404484 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-f7404484\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Plan the most famous activity (tubing)<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-5457cfd1\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5457cfd1\">\n\n<p>Tubing <strong>is the main activity <\/strong>in Palomino. The farther you go inland, the longer your descent on the river will be. The most common option is a 20-minute moto-taxi ride, followed by a 30-minute walk with your inner tube and then 2.5 hours of tubing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make the most of it, I like to bring a <strong>few beers and a dry bag<\/strong> to keep my things from getting wet. It&#8217;s also essential to <strong>protect yourself from the sun.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>During the dry season<\/strong>, tubing can sometimes be impossible because there isn&#8217;t enough water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Another alternative <\/strong>(which I find better) is <strong>tubing in<\/strong> <strong>Rio Don Diego<\/strong> (30 minutes by bus from Palomino). I saw a lot of howler monkeys there, and you can do it all year round. You can combine it with a visit to the <strong>Taironaka<\/strong> <strong>site.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-73e55c86 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-fc5ba44d gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-fc5ba44d\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">A lovely horseback riding experience<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-1a2d4b66\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1a2d4b66\">\n\n<p>Not many travelers know they can visit <strong>Finca La Mello<\/strong>, which recently opened, for a horseback ride. It offers <strong>several options<\/strong>, ranging from 1 to 4 hours, to explore the flora of the Sierra Nevada and follow the <strong>Rio San Salvador<\/strong> to its mouth on the beach.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bf2d7417 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-c4ff2bd7 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-c4ff2bd7\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Watersport activties<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-79aa4d81\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-79aa4d81\">\n\n<p>Even though the <strong>Palomino<\/strong> beach isn&#8217;t very pleasant and the currents are dangerous, there are still plenty of water activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Surfing and bodyboarding:<\/strong> This area has waves year-round, perfect for learning to surf. The few surf schools are right on the beach.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Freediving:<\/strong> There\u2019s always at least one freediving instructor in a place that promotes wellness and meditation. Here, the expert is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bluverde_freedivers\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bluverde_freedivers\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81099\"><strong>Val<\/strong>.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Paddleboarding and kayaking:<\/strong> The <strong>Palomino<\/strong> and <strong>San Salvador<\/strong> rivers are the go-to spots. A great way to enjoy the scenery in peace.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1bb7cff8 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-a2a3de07 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-a2a3de07\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Wellness, yoga, and meditation<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-c2ce4e6e\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c2ce4e6e\">\n\n<p>The proximity of <strong>Palomino<\/strong> to the <strong>Sierra Nevada<\/strong> (a sacred site for the indigenous peoples of the region) and its rather hippie vibe have attracted many yoga, meditation, and massage instructors. If you want to care for your body and mind, this is your place!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Massage:<\/strong> The <strong>Colibri Mar Spa<\/strong> Center and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/9kc4izTY1B5n9h5G9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81100\">Gerson&#8217;s massages<\/a><\/strong> work wonders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Yoga:<\/strong> Besides the <strong>Niuvaluna<\/strong> yoga center, hotels like <strong>Aite<\/strong> and <strong>Selina<\/strong> offer yoga classes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Various <strong>retreats<\/strong>, like in <strong>Casa Chapolin<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-19766709 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-6f31f654 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-6f31f654\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Walking along the beach<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-99b55311\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-99b55311\">\n\n<p>The <strong>Palomino<\/strong> beach is flanked by t<strong>wo river mouths<\/strong>: the <strong>Palomino River<\/strong> (a 30-minute walk) and the <strong>San Salvador River<\/strong> (a 1-hour walk). It&#8217;s a pleasant walk early in the morning or late in the afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is also an activity offered by the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/xxiijHgryzDJAWzt8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"195935\">Dogshelter Caf\u00e9 Palomino<\/a><\/strong>\u2014you&#8217;ll explore <strong>Palomino<\/strong> and its surroundings with a guide and many adorable animals.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-25cfa41b\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-22dd3af9 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0b581585\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Tubing-in-Palomino-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-Adrien-1.jpg\" alt=\"Tubing in Taironaka - Palomino - Eastern Caribbean Coast - Tom Adrien \" class=\"wp-image-81502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Tubing-in-Palomino-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-Adrien-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Tubing-in-Palomino-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-Adrien-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Tubing-in-Palomino-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-Adrien-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4fb09405 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2ae62bf9 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-277fca58268ac9895d4e6d75487ac775\">PALOMINO SURROUNDINGS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-69eb8bb84441c365a67a5b1d3a853498\">Between excursions to the Guajira desert or the Sierra Nevada.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3260de00 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-35c674d8 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-f820a66d gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-f820a66d\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Hiking to the Sierra Nevada<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-77cc4563\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-77cc4563\">\n\n<p>I quickly get bored of lounging on the beach. Fortunately, there are several hikes to do in the area:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Quebrada Valencia:<\/strong> 30 minutes by bus from <strong>Palomino<\/strong>, then a 30-minute walk to discover a series of 8 natural pools. The entrance fee is a few USD. No guide needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tayrona-colombia-a-massive-and-unforgettable-park-all-secrets-revealed\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1468\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81102\">Tayrona<\/a>:<\/strong> A very popular national park with beautiful beaches. You can choose to stay overnight (which I recommend) or make a day trip. No guide needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/santa-marta\/lost-city-trek-review\/#postWhat\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"82989\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"195936\">Lost City Trek<\/a>:<\/strong> The most famous trek in Colombia. A 4-day hike in the <strong>Sierra Nevada<\/strong> to discover the ruins (terraces) of the ancient <strong>Tairona<\/strong> civilization. Well-organized group excursions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bunkuany:<\/strong> A more affordable and shorter alternative to the Lost City\u20143 days. The archaeological site is less impressive, but there are far fewer visitors, and the trek focuses more on indigenous culture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-03475d89 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-882e2649 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-882e2649\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Get to know indigenous communities<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-63e24b78\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-63e24b78\">\n\n<p>Three indigenous ethnic groups live on this side of the <strong>Sierra Nevada<\/strong>: the <strong>Koguis<\/strong>, <strong>Wiwas<\/strong>, and <strong>Arhuacos<\/strong>. They reside in numerous small communities, isolated from the modern world. Some of these, like <strong>Quebrada del Sol<\/strong>, occasionally accept travelers. I found the experience even more enriching when we were allowed to spend the night in one of these communities, participating in various daily tasks (weaving, farming, cooking).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Taironaka<\/strong> site is also a great place to step back in time. The goal here is to revive the <strong>Tairona<\/strong> culture. There is a small museum with artifacts found during excavations, and a guided tour around reconstructed terraces where the ancient <strong>Tairona<\/strong> community once lived. Our guide was a young <strong>Kogui<\/strong>, and our worlds are so different that it was not easy to understand his explanations. It\u2019s possible to combine this visit with a tubing excursion on the <strong>Rio Don Diego<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides the <strong>Sierra Nevada<\/strong>, the <strong>La Guajira<\/strong> desert is also home to a significant indigenous culture: the <strong>Wayuus<\/strong>. The most interesting experience is to share their daily life in a <strong>rancheria<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f095e1e6 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-1c023a99 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-1c023a99\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Multi-day trips to the Guajira desert<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-f1d92d54\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f1d92d54\">\n\n<p>There are<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/la-guajira-desert\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"83819\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81104\"> <strong>3 or 4-day excursions from<\/strong> <strong>Riohacha<\/strong><\/a> to explore the <strong>Guajira<\/strong> <strong>desert<\/strong>. It&#8217;s a jeep adventure that takes you to incredible sites like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/cabo-de-la-vela-la-guajira-colombia\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"68498\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81105\">Cabo de la Vela<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/la-guajira-colombia-guide-cabo-de-la-vela-punta-gallinas\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2058\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81106\">Punta Gallinas<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/best-macuira-tours-colombia-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"70212\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81107\">Macuira National Park<\/a><\/strong> (my favorite).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can ask your local agency to<strong> book a taxi <\/strong>from Palomino to <strong>Riohacha<\/strong> early in the morning to start your desert adventure.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8896f80e gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-79b76639 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-79b76639\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">See flamingos in La Guajira<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-07f3549c\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-07f3549c\">\n\n<p>The <strong>Sanctuary of the Flamingos<\/strong> is located 1 hour from <strong>Palomino<\/strong>. The main activity is to get into a small boat propelled by the wind with a small sail (or by arm strength when there&#8217;s no other choice) to approach the flamingos silently. This activity lasts between 1 and 2 hours. Be aware that some months of the year, they are seldom there. Check in advance.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a4881f61 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-ecee707d gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-ecee707d\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Visit a delicious coffee farm<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-018a388c\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-018a388c\">\n\n<p>Colombia is renowned not only for its coffee but also for its cacao, and the Sierra Nevada region is perfect for growing cacao.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can visit <strong>Polo<\/strong> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fincalaselvita.com\/gaia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81108\"><strong>La Selvita<\/strong> <\/a>to see his cacao plantation (which also has plenty of fruit trees) and taste the chocolate made there. Logistically, it&#8217;s a bit of a challenge, requiring a 20-minute drive followed by a 20-minute walk in the mountains.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-35d616ec\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5a02abdd postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f52d9778\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dunas-de-Taroa-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dunas de Taroa - La Guajira Desert Colombia - Eastern Caribbean Coast - Aleja\" class=\"wp-image-81082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dunas-de-Taroa-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dunas-de-Taroa-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Dunas-de-Taroa-La-Guajira-Desert-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Aleja-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2304163f postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-50df7b83 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-71d4dbb288e6d487b2f65efa9fcbec11\">WHERE TO STAY IN PALOMINO<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e890a8f51b3ebd2b385257e832bfc805\">My favorite hotels in Palomino.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2d03b5c9 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b168f1e3 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-eea42a61 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-eea42a61\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">On the way to the beach\u2014the main street<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-b63009f3\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b63009f3\">\n\n<p>The village of Palomino primarily extends <strong>between the main coastal road and the beach<\/strong>, spanning about 2 km in width.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main street, <strong>Calle 6a<\/strong>, hosts most of the hotels, bars, and restaurants (and therefore potentially the most noise). Prices increase the closer you get to the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The parallel streets, <strong>Calle 6<\/strong> and <strong>Calle 10a<\/strong>, are rapidly developing but tend to be quieter unless a neighbor decides to blast loud music because it\u2019s the weekend\u2014a common occurrence on the Caribbean coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose this area of Palomino if you\u2019re <strong>looking for a hotel with a good price\/quality ratio<\/strong> and if you plan to explore the village and\/or <strong>take the bus to visit the surroundings.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I recommend the following hotels: <strong><a data-lasso-id=\"81110\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/casa-del-pavo-real.fr.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/casa-del-pavo-real.fr.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">Casa del Pavo Real<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a data-lasso-id=\"81111\" data-lasso-name=\"Casa Chapolin\" data-lasso-lid=\"29405\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/recommends\/casa-chapolin\/\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"29405\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">Casa Chapolin<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a data-lasso-id=\"81112\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/nuba-boutique-hostel-palomino.fr.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/nuba-boutique-hostel-palomino.fr.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">Nuba Boutique<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-18d6ecbf gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-2c403920 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-2c403920\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Staying on Palomino beach<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-f4c2d99f\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f4c2d99f\">\n\n<p>Since the Palomino beach isn&#8217;t very pleasant due to erosion, I recommend <strong>choosing a hotel with a large property<\/strong>, so your room is set back in a beautiful garden. And don&#8217;t forget to read the reviews about the food quality\u2014because you&#8217;ll probably be too lazy to walk to a restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that the neighbor with the giant speaker shouldn&#8217;t be able to bother you (<strong>it&#8217;s quiet<\/strong>). However, I find the <strong>prices quite high<\/strong> for Colombia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose this part of Palomino if your budget allows it and <strong>if you plan to stay and relax without moving around too much.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hotels worth considering are <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/recommends\/aite-eco-resort\/\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"29406\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81113\" data-lasso-name=\"Aite Eco Resort\" data-lasso-lid=\"29406\">Aite<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/coconuco-beach-palomino.en-gb.html?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81114\">Coconuco.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2da16366 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-66ac6b77 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-66ac6b77\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Staying in nature<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-6e1d2a5a\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6e1d2a5a\">\n\n<p>Since most tourists want to be by the sea, it\u2019s possible to find good accommodations <strong>at reasonable prices<\/strong> on the other side of the road, in lush nature. For example, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/la-mello-adventure-lodge.en-gb.html?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81115\">Finca La Mello<\/a><\/strong> offers great lodging (with its beautiful horses).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you&#8217;re willing to walk a bit, you can also stay at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/finca-la-selvita.fr.html?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81116\">Finca La Selvita<\/a><\/strong> (the one that makes chocolate).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve also heard about a newcomer to luxury accommodations: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/tewimake.en-gb.html?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81117\">Hotel Tewimake<\/a><\/strong>, located just before Taironaka. The price is high for the area, but the hotel looks promising. It&#8217;s worth a try!<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5d593d84\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-e6cfeba5 gb-button-text destCta newTab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/city\/co\/palomino-co.html?\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-lasso-id=\"81118\" target=\"_blank\">Find your hotel<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-ded4315a gb-button-text destCta newTab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/palomino-in-colombia-a-practical-guide-for-a-new-popular-destination\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-lasso-id=\"81119\">Where to stay<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-843c97f3 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-008bc4bb\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Palomino-Chez-Oliv-Hotel-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1.jpg\" alt=\"Palomino - Chez Oliv Hotel - Eastern Caribbean Coast \" class=\"wp-image-81496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Palomino-Chez-Oliv-Hotel-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Palomino-Chez-Oliv-Hotel-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Palomino-Chez-Oliv-Hotel-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c74689d8 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-53f1bc57 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1b97df478ba1d1899c012c01a55185b7\">GOING OUT IN PALOMINO<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d0ba567c89670e00511011b7acc0823d\">Quiet on weekdays. &#8220;Loco&#8221; on weekends.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fdd69765 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d59d1d6e gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-be05be72 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-be05be72\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Praba Hostel<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-024f5c95\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-024f5c95\">\n\n<p>They regularly host parties at the hostel bar.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ebd51086 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-c6e35555 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-c6e35555\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">La Ola<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-8a53d3cf\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8a53d3cf\">\n\n<p>The ideal place to enjoy a cocktail or a beer on the beach at the end of the day.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c8367c49 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-17012d5c gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-17012d5c\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Tienda Santa Barbara<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-9cd5100e\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9cd5100e\">\n\n<p>This is where everyone buys a bottle of booze and drinks it on-site.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-399b063a gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-b63d5465 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-b63d5465\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">El Rio Hostel<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-49cb9e4e\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-49cb9e4e\">\n\n<p>This is where the best electro parties on the Caribbean coast are held, with djs from all over the world. Check out their <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/elriohostel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"195937\">Facebook<\/a><\/strong> for upcoming parties.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4db5b323\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-294d12d2 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2d4fd969\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Palomino-Beach-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-.jpg\" alt=\"Palomino Beach - Eastern Caribbean Coast \" class=\"wp-image-81501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Palomino-Beach-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Palomino-Beach-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Palomino-Beach-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom--768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0ec7aa50 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-acd59935 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-afd762895bed12e38c09954bc5142bb3\">EATING IN PALOMINO<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dc698c8ac3b9cfd33ef71e6d21fd82bd\">My favorite caf\u00e9s and restaurants in Palomino.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4cadcf36 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-aa6ea46b gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-3b024a3b gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-3b024a3b\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Vegetarian paradise<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-e8cc7f9f\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e8cc7f9f\">\n\n<p>Palomino is the only village on the Caribbean coast offering so many great vegetarian options. I loved the breakfast at <strong>Jardin Del Pavo Real<\/strong>, the daily menus by Salom\u00e9 at <strong>Laurel Vegan Bistro<\/strong>, and the sweet treats at <strong>La Sierrita<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3592ddc0 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-9d956244 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-9d956244\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Casa Cocotte \u2014 French cuisine<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-912509a3\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-912509a3\">\n\n<p>An excellent evening option with an unbeatable happy hour for the cocktail of the day and a menu that changes regularly. The atmosphere is pleasant, with soft background music. <strong>French cuisine.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-016a078d gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-f5a5631f gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-f5a5631f\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">El Fuego \u2014 good deal<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-d25b24a1\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d25b24a1\">\n\n<p>A more classic (but equally delicious) restaurant for Colombian dishes. Ideal for the daily menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another alternative is <strong>La Sierra Bonita<\/strong> (better for the evening).<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f918c010 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-6235f665 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-6235f665\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">7 Mares \u2014 good seafood<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-7b53ab2a\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7b53ab2a\">\n\n<p>A high-end restaurant specializing in seafood and fish. The ceviche and cazuela are two must-try options.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-54c6ff80\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4ae348db postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9da28ee9\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Palomino-Restaurant-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-1.jpg\" alt=\"Palomino Restaurant - Eastern Caribbean Coast - Tom \" class=\"wp-image-81495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Palomino-Restaurant-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Palomino-Restaurant-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Palomino-Restaurant-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3043a05e postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-97b9821f postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-557217a20d179de1270027fe2f03b827\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">How to get to palomino<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8f861a6af3cbc47b76fef8df3d5e320d\">And getting around.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8c36339e gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-47193aac gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-722ba4c1 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-722ba4c1\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">From Santa Marta to Palomino<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-43545258\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-43545258\">\n\n<p>The <strong>most frequent buses<\/strong> (every 15 minutes, <strong>from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.) depar<\/strong>t <strong>from Carrera 9 con Calle 11<\/strong>. Tell the driver you want to get off at Palomino\u2014the trip takes about 2 hours. The buses look like <strong>city buses<\/strong>, and you\u2019ll need to keep your luggage with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some buses leave from the <strong>terminal outside the city. <\/strong>These buses are more comfortable, but there are fewer departures.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-888f6498 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-220b4329 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-220b4329\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">From Riohacha to Palomino<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-4a8fbd54\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4a8fbd54\">\n\n<p>Go to the Riohacha bus station and catch the next bus. The journey takes about <strong>1h20.<\/strong> Shared-taxis are also available.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6a288d41 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-53ce2275 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-53ce2275\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">From Minca to Palomino<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-3bdfd29a\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3bdfd29a\">\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a bit more complicated because you need to take 2 buses. Take the bus from the entrance of <strong>Minca<\/strong> village and ask the driver to drop you off at La Bomba (gas station). From there, catch another bus to Palomino. If everything goes smoothly, it will take <strong>about three hours.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Private transport is also a good option in this case.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4c19aa41 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-1bcb1981 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-1bcb1981\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">From Tayrona to Palomino<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-952b6d62\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-952b6d62\">\n\n<p>Nothing could be simpler. Just <strong>stand by the side of the road and wave <\/strong>at all the buses heading to Palomino (in the opposite direction of <strong>Santa Marta<\/strong>). The drivers will usually stop.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bfdc6d4e gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-142a69b4 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-142a69b4\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Getting around Palomino<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-33ab752b\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-33ab752b\">\n\n<p><strong>Palomino<\/strong> isn&#8217;t very big, but depending on where you are, you might quickly get tired of walking along Calle 6 to get to the beach or your favorite restaurant. Just ask your hotel to call you <strong>a moto-taxi or a tuk-tuk<\/strong> (more convenient with luggage). The fare in Palomino is fixed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to explore the surroundings is by taking the <strong>bus or a shared taxi.<\/strong> Buses leave from <strong>Calle 6a<\/strong>, and shared taxis are parked next to the gas station (across from the buses). There&#8217;s only one road, so you can&#8217;t get lost. Just remember to <strong>return before<\/strong> <strong>5 pm<\/strong>\u2014after that, it gets dark, and there are no more buses.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cab3dfba\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d4ffa741 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-73337bc6\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Beach-Palomino-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-.jpg\" alt=\"Beach Palomino Colombia - Eastern Caribbean Coast\" class=\"wp-image-81036\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Beach-Palomino-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Beach-Palomino-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Beach-Palomino-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast--768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b6272dbf postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2c8829db postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6a56cb9bf4be5a9d4012449bbf6e091b\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">IS PALOMINO SAFE?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f4356332f46fab173866c541d8e6c26d\">When do you need to be careful.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-337352b5 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-00d896b7 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-59fb7e46 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-59fb7e46\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Walking in the village of Palomino<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-b7bbbb34\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b7bbbb34\">\n\n<p><strong>The lighting <\/strong>in Palomino is quite dim, and it can be a bit unsettling to walk alone on this long, dusty street at night. I\u2019ve done it many times without any issues, and <strong>Palomino is generally considered quite safe<\/strong>, though you might occasionally encounter some sketchy individuals. This part of the Caribbean coast is more or less controlled by paramilitary groups, and they are strict with criminals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always confirm the situation in Palomino <strong>with your hotel.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3c3b0d01 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-c6be95ff gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-c6be95ff\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">La Troncal del Caribe<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-439e931a\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-439e931a\">\n\n<p>This is the only coastal road between Santa Marta and Riohacha (passing through Palomino). Drivers tend to drive very fast on this road, so be careful if you walk on the side or have a rental car. And don\u2019t hitchhike.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c78b2b26 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-11e75fa7 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-11e75fa7\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">The sea in Palomino<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-9b3cd93b\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9b3cd93b\">\n\n<p>Because of the waves and currents, it&#8217;s advised not to swim in <strong>Palomino<\/strong>\u2014unless you have a surfboard or other equipment.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ddcd4961\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-67b913d8 gb-button-text destCta newTab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/why-is-colombia-safe-in-2017-2018\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-lasso-id=\"81121\">Colombia Safety Tips<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f191fab0 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-db19ed10\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Beach-Palomino-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Beach-Palomino-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Beach-Palomino-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Beach-Palomino-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ca39c1c8 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c06c1994 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3f033b9f44a3abadf0360a61defab2ab\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">MY LAST TIPS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7bde66f4bb5d1f5e6c977db9e1f60364\">To enjoy Palomino even more.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ee5816a3 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-de0b46e3 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-22acda53 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-22acda53\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Don&#8217;t come here for the beach<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" 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class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1810b1d7\">\n\n<p>Want to enjoy a beautiful beach and go swimming? I recommend the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/rosario-islands-cartagena\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4309\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81122\">Rosario Islands<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/caribbean-west\/rincon-del-mar\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"12829\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81123\">Rincon del Mar<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/caribbean-west\/isla-fuerte\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"8845\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81124\">Isla Fuerte<\/a><\/strong>, or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/caribbean-west\/capurgana\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"8829\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81125\">Capurgana<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2572d2b6 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-e42be95c gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-e42be95c\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Crazy insects<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-9eb6ec27\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9eb6ec27\">\n\n<p>There will be <strong>mosquitoes and sandflies <\/strong>depending on the season\u2014I hate them! I recommend buying <strong>Nopikex<\/strong> to protect yourself.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1b5e9960 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-0a319680 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-0a319680\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Not ideal for digital nomads<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-32f52bb4\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-32f52bb4\">\n\n<p>Due to frequent power outages, limited Airbnb options, and slow internet speed, it\u2019s not the ideal place to work online.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6e46cd79 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-0857adae gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-0857adae\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Bring some cash<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-f5dacaf9\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f5dacaf9\">\n\n<p>There are <strong>no ATMs in<\/strong> <strong>Palomino<\/strong>, and restaurants\/hotels that accept credit cards add a 5 to 10% surcharge due to bank fees.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1110add2 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-fc0fb319 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-fc0fb319\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Dont drink the tap water<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-a33400aa\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a33400aa\">\n\n<p>If you drink the tap water, you might get an unpleasant surprise.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1dd6fb42\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-911d9a33 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7e6341a8\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Beach-Palomino-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Beach-Palomino-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-2-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Beach-Palomino-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-2-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Beach-Palomino-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-2-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ee16e6ec postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7d9cdc44 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-daf44efc35c001302b450c3c08ba1565\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">itineraries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d293aed307ec91abc044473ab8a5fb8e\">How to include Palomino in your trip to Colombia.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9802e8b9 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5a69d483 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-5cdfabd1 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-5cdfabd1\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">From the Guajira Desert to Santa Marta<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-29ace511\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-29ace511\">\n\n<p>Arrive at <strong>Riohacha Airport<\/strong> from <strong>Bogota<\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/la-guajira-desert\/#postWhat\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"83819\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81126\">plan a 4-day stay in the Guajira desert<\/a><\/strong>. Then, take a taxi to <strong>Palomino<\/strong> for 2 nights of relaxation in a comfortable hotel, before heading to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tayrona-colombia-a-massive-and-unforgettable-park-all-secrets-revealed\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1468\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81127\">Tayrona<\/a><\/strong> (3 nights) and then <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/caribbean-east\/practical-travel-guide-santa-marta\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"7114\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81128\"><strong>Santa Marta<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ca8485a7\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d96498d1 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0cda2c11\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sierra-Nevada-de-Santa-Marta-Indigenous-Arhuaco-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-.jpg\" alt=\"Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta - Indigenous Arhuaco - Eastern Caribbean Coast\" class=\"wp-image-81488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sierra-Nevada-de-Santa-Marta-Indigenous-Arhuaco-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sierra-Nevada-de-Santa-Marta-Indigenous-Arhuaco-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sierra-Nevada-de-Santa-Marta-Indigenous-Arhuaco-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast--768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"gb-container gb-container-e981b3d9 destSection 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title=\"tom-adrien-1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tom-adrien-1.png 747w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tom-adrien-1-300x237.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 747px) 100vw, 747px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cd3650fe\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading destMoreTitle has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-19d9e8387353123fe2493a1f80826ce3\">Looking for more activities? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"destMoreInfos has-base-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-25e95048211a5240b3a0ee8e64a4fb2d\">We personally select and test the best tours in Colombia\u2014to help you make the right choices.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-98ff1c2c gb-button-text destCta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/\" data-lasso-id=\"81129\">See all tours<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"gb-container 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