Palomino day trip from El Rodadero

About Palomino

What it is and what to do

Palomino lies between the Sierra Nevada and the Caribbean, in La Guajira, surrounded by the Palomino, San Salvador and Don Diego rivers.

The classic plan is to float down the Palomino River on an inner tube (tubing) to its mouth. Surfing and paddleboarding are also popular.

• •Average temperature of 25 to 29 °C (colombia.travel).
• •There are no ATMs: bring cash.

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

Photos of Palomino

Palomino beach with palm trees

River mouth meeting the sea

Sand and surf in Palomino

Wide beach and tropical greenery

Palomino shoreline in late afternoon

River meeting the sea through the jungle · 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 do you do in Palomino?

  Tubing down the Palomino River to the sea, plus surfing and paddleboarding, according to colombia.travel.

• Are there ATMs in Palomino?

  No. Colombia.travel recommends bringing cash.

• Can I book a tour to Palomino 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 Palomino are paid separately. Message us on WhatsApp if you have questions before your trip.