Tayrona National Park & Santa Marta Hotels
Discover curated packages combining Kali Hotel Santa Marta, Villa María Tayrona, Girona Travel transfers, and an exclusive concierge trip builder with 0% hotel VAT for EVERYONE.
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19% IVA Absorbed & Exempt 0% VAT For Everyone
Whether you are a Colombian national or an international traveler, enjoy 100% tax-exempt & transparent pricing. No surprise fees and clear upfront rate guarantees.
Official 0% Tourist Rate Kali Hotels
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Exclusive TayronaGuide DiscountThe Truth About Buying Tayrona Park Passes
Don't fall for online scams. Understand how official entrance tickets actually work.
Warning: Official Park Passes Cannot Be Reserved Online in Advance
Do NOT trust third-party websites claiming to sell official park entry tickets on the internet.
By regulation of Parques Nacionales Naturales de Colombia, official park entrance passes are paid strictly in person at the park gates (El Zaino or Palangana entrances) in cash or credit card upon arrival.
🎫 Entry Fees (2026 Rates)
- Foreign Tourists: ~90,000 COP ($22 USD)
- Colombian Citizens / Residents: ~35,000 COP ($9 USD)
- Mandatory Daily Medical Insurance: ~6,000 COP/day ($1.50 USD)
📄 What You Must Bring to the Gate
- Original Physical Passport or Colombian Cedula
- Cash (COP) or credit card for entry & insurance fees
- No single-use plastics allowed (Strict Eco Policy)
How to Buy Tayrona Nationalpark Tickets Online & Skip the Queue
The queue at the El Zaino park entrance in the morning heat can easily take 1 to 2+ hours as hundreds of travelers line up to pay fees and verify IDs.
🔑 The Girona Travels Guided Advantage:
While you cannot buy entry passes online yourself, when you book a certified guided tour with Girona Travels, your local guide arrives at the entrance booth early in the morning and handles the ticket purchasing line on your behalf.
- ✅ Your Girona Travels guide waits in the early ticket line for you.
- ✅ When you arrive, your entrance is seamless—you walk right past the main line.
- ✅ Learn indigenous Tayrona history, spot wildlife, and navigate trails safely.
Girona Travels Direct Tours
Combine professional Girona Travels guides, seamless gate access, and comfortable lodging.
Cabo San Juan Day Trek + Fast-Track Entry
Epic 2.5 h private trek through Tayrona: Arrecifes, natural pool, Arenilla and the iconic Cabo San Juan beach where white sand meets turquoise sea.
Bunkuany Ruins & Kogui Indigenous Experience
Hike ancient stone terraces built by the Tayronas. A private cultural and archaeological journey through the jungle to a hidden 'Mini Lost City'.
Cacao Tour: Flavors of the Sierra
Stroll a beautiful farm, discover the 'food of the gods', and roast, grind and craft your own chocolate bar in this hands-on, sweet experience.
Parque Tayrona Hotels & Luxury Lodging
Enjoy city vibe at Kali Hotel Santa Marta & jungle eco-luxury at Villa María Tayrona with 0% VAT.
Villa María Tayrona
Villa María Tayrona is a luxury jungle eco-lodge located right near the El Zaino entrance, featuring eco-luxury rooms, pool, and gourmet dining at Kasankala Restaurant.
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Kali Hotel Santa Marta
Boutique hotel in the heart of Santa Marta historic center, featuring stylish rooms, rooftop pool, and fine dining. 0% VAT for all guests.
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Kasankala Restaurant
Gourmet jungle dining at Villa María Tayrona. Fresh Caribbean ingredients, al fresco ambiance overlooking the rainforest canopy.
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Under Colombian law, foreign tourists are tax-exempt from 19% VAT on lodging. As part of our 2026 Hospitality Equity Campaign, Girona Travel, Kali Hotel & Villa María Tayrona absorb the tax for Colombian residents so EVERY guest enjoys 0% VAT rates!
The Trip Builder allows you to combine stays at Kali Hotels in Santa Marta and Villa María Tayrona, along with private transfers and official guided tours. We customize the itinerary to fit your schedule.
No. Official entrance passes cannot be reserved online in advance by individual tourists. However, when you book a guided tour with Girona Travels, your guide buys your entry passes early in the morning so you skip the line.