Buritaca day trip from El Rodadero

About Buritaca

What it is and what to do

Buritaca is a small village 48 km from Santa Marta, according to colombia.travel, where the Buritaca River flows into the Caribbean.

Activities include tubing, kayaking and hikes in the Sierra Nevada.

• •Tubing requires an authorized guide, with a maximum of five people per guide.
• •The river water is cold.

Information verified on 2026-11-07. Opening hours, fees and closures can change: confirm with the operator before you go. Official site

Photos of Buritaca

River flowing into the sea · Illustrative image · AI

Tropical river through the jungle · Illustrative image · AI

Kayak on a calm river · Illustrative image · AI

Beach with waves and green mountains · Illustrative image · AI

Palm trees by the river · Illustrative image · AI

The Sierra Nevada at sunset · Illustrative image · AI

Your base in El Rodadero

350 meters from the beach

Hotel Taybo Kai is a 4-star hotel in the heart of El Rodadero, with 26 rooms, 24-hour reception and private parking. 350 meters from Playa El Rodadero and 250 from the boardwalk, with restaurants less than a block away. Every room has air conditioning, a private bathroom, a TV and free WiFi; the family rooms sleep up to 5.

• 350 m

  Playa El Rodadero

• 4

  Stars

• In every room

  Air conditioning

• 24/7

  Reception

Not included in the rate: breakfast (Buffet or continental, $20.000 COP extra per person) · airport transfer ($35.000 COP per transfer (up to 4 people) to/from Simón Bolívar Airport) · parking (Private, $15.000 COP per day).

FAQ

• What is there to do in Buritaca?

  Tubing and kayaking on the river, hikes in the Sierra Nevada and the beach where the river meets the sea.

• Do I need a guide for tubing in Buritaca?

  Yes: according to colombia.travel, it is done with an authorized guide and a maximum of five people per guide.

• Can I book a tour to Buritaca through the hotel?

  Yes. Book with the hotel's virtual assistant or message our tours WhatsApp (+57 314 605 9491): tours are run by the hotel's partner agency. They are paid separately and in full at least one day in advance.

• Where is Hotel Taybo Kai?

  At Carrera 2 # 5-60, El Rodadero, Santa Marta, 350 m from Playa El Rodadero (about a 4-minute walk).

• How much is a night at the hotel?

  Rooms start at $150.000 COP per night. Subject to availability · terms and restrictions apply · not valid on Colombian long weekends or high season.

• Is breakfast included?

  Breakfast (buffet or continental) is available at an extra cost of $20.000 COP per person and is not included in the room rate.

• Does the hotel rate include tickets or tours?

  No. The hotel rate covers accommodation only; tickets, tours and transport to visit Buritaca are paid separately. Message us on WhatsApp if you have questions before your trip.