Hiking Alone in Tayrona National Park 🏝 Day 2: Playa Brava - Cabo San Juan - El Zaino

One of my biggest adventures in this backpacking trip in Colombia was the 2-day visit to Tayrona national park. Unable to find a hiking partner I trekked in the jungle all alone but it was one of the most beautiful experiences, spiced up with some wild animal encounters and lots of gorgeous beaches.

On day two I woke up early at the paradise beach Playa Brava and hiked through the mountain to the very popular Cabo San Juan. To be honest, I wasn`t very impressed by the very touristy site so I made my way through the following playas: La Piscina, Arenilla and Arrecifes and out through the main park entrance El Zaino.

I must say I was quite proud of myself for venturing out on my own to experience this wonderful sight, the trails were stunning, easy to follow, not too difficult (I really never hike), some of the beaches are lovely and you can actually swim in the sea (in most of this area you can`t), but the popular sights are super crowded and the trail to the main entrance is more like an obstacle course which you tackle in a long snake of people. I definitely recommend you take the Calabazo entrance at least one way!

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