Parque Tayrona Packing List Tips by richiecdisc Top 5 Page for this destination

a varied places needs varied equipment

Luggage and bags: This is a backpacker's park and having one will enable you to move around the park more easily and much more cheaply.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Hiking boots are a luxury but one you'll be glad you have when clamoring over rocks. Strap sandals are great for day hikes and at camp. Long pants and shirts are nice to keep mozzies at bay but didn't really see so many of them. Didn't need rain hear at all but did have it. Bathing suits truly are a must. This is a great place to swim.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Sunscreen and mosquito repellent are musts though the latter was not needed when we were there in February 2010. It was a very dry year in Colombia and hence not so many of them.

Photo Equipment: A wide angle is great for bringing things into the foreground of your photos to make them more interesting. A great zoom comes in handy for capturing all the wildlife you are likely to encounter. I was very happy to have one with image stabilization as many of these opportunities were in low light.

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Our tent finally came in handy, saving us from renting one or having to spend our nights in hammocks. Mats and sleeping bags made our stay more comfortable. A backpacking camp stove saved us money on eating out especially since we had food left over from an earlier trek!

Miscellaneous: Thanks to D for being a great beach-combing mate. She deserved this little break after completing both the El Cocuy and Ciudad Perdida treks. Bruise or no bruise, she still looks great in a bikini too. ;)