Camping La Cima

Pitches among the trees (added by manager 15 Nov 2019)

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  • Secluded site with great views, close to Tayrona National Park
  • A 45-minute drive from Santa Marta, Colombia's oldest city
  • Restaurant, shop, shared kitchen and guided tours available on site
In search of splendid views, Caribbean food and tropical vibes? If so, make your way to Camping La Cima, a secluded, rural site close to Colombia's north coast, where you can wake up to the sight of the cloud-covered rainforest of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Tayrona National Park, with its golden sands and coconut trees, is close by, as is Santa Marta, Colombia's oldest city (25 kilometres away). This nifty location is well placed for jaunts around the national park: keep your eyes peeled for wildlife as you wander between mountains and the sea. Given such special rainforest surrounds, naturally this site tries to be as eco-conscious as it can and keep its pitches as unobtrusive as possible, tucking them away among the trees (which also handily means a good bit of shade while you slumber). With a focus on outdoor living, facilities are on the low-key side too, stretching just to a shared kitchen and a bathroom block with toilets and showers. The main building is all set up to help guests get a real taste of Tayrona culture – it’s got an art gallery with a small shop, and a restaurant for sampling local grub. A little forward planning is required when it comes to getting here: you’ll be OK if you're in a four-wheel drive, but others will have to set out from Calabazo (three kilometres away, the closest bus stop). From here, you can walk along a trail to reach the site, or ride up by motorbike or on horseback if you're feeling adventurous.

Campground type

Tent sites 10
Open all year

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

Spanish

Features

Dogs allowed low season only

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundry

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed low season only

Themes

Bush

Lake and/or mountain

Leave the car at home

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Camping La Cima

Santa Marta

Magdalena

Colombia

470006

Directions

Timezone

America/Bogota -0500 (GMT-05:00)

GPS

11.30367°N
-73.99879°W

Route directions

To get to the site from Santa Marta or Palomino, take the bus that runs along the main road every 20 minutes and ask to be let off at the entrance to the small town Calabazo (by the new shop). From there, walk, or ride horses or motorbikes for the final leg.

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

To see how people lived around here parts in pre-Columbian days, ask at the site for a guided tour of the nearby town of Taycu, home to local indigenous folk. Camping La Cima also arranges beach tours, taking in Tayrona hotspots such as Playa Brava, Cabo San Juan, Piscina and Arrecife. The major city of Santa Marta is 45 minutes away by road and is home to some of Colombia's best urban beaches. Spanish conquistadors were drawn to these parts by legends of El Dorado; appropriately enough, the local Gold Museum gives visitors insights into the many uses of this precious metal. If you've come to the Colombian jungle, chances are you're up for an adventure? If you've got time to spare, make the multi-day trek from Santa Marta to Ciudad Perdida, a lost city in the rainforest that's more ancient than Machu Picchu. For a day trip that's equally big on thrills, head to Taganga (50 minutes) to go scuba diving off the Caribbean coast.

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  • Does Camping La Cima have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping La Cima dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping La Cima? To see how people lived around here parts in pre-Columbian days, ask at the site for a guided tour of the nearby town of Taycu, home to local indigenous folk. Camping La … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping La Cima?
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    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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