Colombia National Parks

Magdalena · Caribbean

Tayrona National Natural Park

Beaches, dry forest, rainforest, and coral reefs

Use Santa Marta as the base, choose the exact entrance and beach sector, and plan around capacity limits, sea conditions, and the park’s three annual closure periods.

1. 1

   Confirm the current sector, entrance, capacity, and opening hours before paying.

2. 2

   Arrange accident insurance and separate transport, accommodation, or operator services.

3. 3

   Respect swimming restrictions, sacred sites, marked trails, and seasonal closures.

Access rules can change. Reopen the official source shortly before transport, admission, or a tour becomes non-refundable.

Amazonas · Amazon

Amacayacu National Natural Park

Rainforest, flooded forest, wetlands, and river systems

Plan from Leticia by river and coordinate activities in advance with the community ecotourism teams in Mocagua or San Martín de Amacayacu.

1. 1

   Confirm the community, river connection, water conditions, and return timing.

2. 2

   Arrange the required local guide or interpreter before departure.

3. 3

   Separate transport, guiding, meals, accommodation, insurance, and community contributions.

Access rules can change. Reopen the official source shortly before transport, admission, or a tour becomes non-refundable.

Coffee Region · Central Andes

Los Nevados National Natural Park

Volcanoes, glaciers, páramo, wetlands, and high-Andean forest

Choose one of the park’s four sectors before booking. Each has its own route, capacity, age limits, reservation method, schedule, and seasonal restrictions.

1. 1

   Book through a REPSE-registered guide or ecotourism agency.

2. 2

   Match the sector and altitude to health, equipment, age, and experience.

3. 3

   Recheck volcanic, weather, road, and trail conditions close to departure.

Access rules can change. Reopen the official source shortly before transport, admission, or a tour becomes non-refundable.

Boyacá and Arauca · Eastern Andes

El Cocuy National Natural Park

Glaciers, super-páramo, páramo, and Andean forest

Treat El Cocuy as a regulated high-altitude trek. Reserve an authorized trail, complete the induction, and leave enough time to acclimatize before entry.

1. 1

   Reserve in advance with an authorized guide or interpreter.

2. 2

   Carry the required accident and rescue insurance and registration documents.

3. 3

   Confirm which of the three authorized trails is operating after weather or road disruption.

Access rules can change. Reopen the official source shortly before transport, admission, or a tour becomes non-refundable.

Cauca · Pacific

Gorgona National Natural Park

Oceanic island rainforest, coral reefs, and whale habitat

Gorgona is a remote marine journey, not an informal island transfer. Current official guidance requires an authorized operator and advance arrangements from Guapi or Buenaventura.

1. 1

   Use an RNT-registered operator authorized by Parques Nacionales.

2. 2

   Confirm the sea transfer, reservation window, visitor insurance, and day-visit format.

3. 3

   Keep weather margin around flights, boats, diving, and whale-watching plans.

Access rules can change. Reopen the official source shortly before transport, admission, or a tour becomes non-refundable.