Palomino Colombia is a small village on the Caribbean coast that still has a laid back atmosphere. Traveling through Colombia can cost a lot of energy and Palomino is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the Caribbean coast. During the day you can enjoy white beaches or go tubing in the jungle of Sierra Nevada. In the evening you have good eateries with mostly live music. Palomino has something to offer for everyone and should therefore not be missing from your program. Are you curious about the things you can do in Palomino Colombia? Read this travel guide to know everything.
Tip: bring enough cash with you, because in Palomino you cannot pay with a debit card and you cannot pay with your credit card at any place.
What to do in Palomino Colombia?
We stayed in Palomino Colombia for a total of 6 days and are very fond of this place. This has enabled us to write down some great tips. Enjoy reading!
#1 Tubing and enjoy the wildlife
Tubing is a fun activity to do in Palomino. Tubing is very simple. You lie down in an inflated inner tube of a tractor and let yourself go with the flow of water. Tubing can be arranged at many locations at Palomino Colombia. There are three starting points: 1st is 60,000 pesos (2-hour excursion with few rapids), 2nd 80,000 pesos (4-hour excursion with some rapids) and 3rd is 100,000 pesos (6-hour excursion with many rapids and a visit to an indigenous village in the jungle of Sierra Nevada). If you are interested in the living conditions of the original population, it is recommended to go for the 3rd option.
Tip: go as early as possible, around 7 to 8 o’clock, because you have the best chance of seeing different types of monkeys. In addition, the sun is not so strong in the morning, which is very pleasant if you float on the water for a few hours under the direct sun. Do not forget to bring enough water and your sun protection.
#2 Enjoy the sunset from the beach
The sunset from Palomino beach is amazing. You do not see the sun going down from Palomino Colombia, but you do see the beautiful coloring sky. Bring a drink and enjoy the view. The rough waves in the background and the relaxed music made by locals ensure that you can completely relax. You will certainly not forget this moment!
#3 Go surfing
If you want to do something active, you can take a surf lesson. The surfing conditions are good, because the waves are rough and there are some places where few people swim. This means you don’t have to pay constant attention to other people. A surf lesson costs about 70,000 to 90,000 pesos.
#4 Enjoy the wonderful restaurants
Palomino Colombia is a small village, although it has a lot of good restaurants. The quality and price ratio are extremely good here. If you like fish, go to 7elmar. At Bitacora you can eat the best, but don’t sit here when it is busy, because it can take a long time before the food is served. In addition, the pizzeria opposite Bitacora is also recommended.
#5 Spend the night at the beach
If you want to stay right on the beach, Palomino is a suitable place for this, because it is still affordable compared to many other places. You can also choose to stay “simply” in the village itself, which is economically more advantageous. The advantage of Palomino Colombia is that you have a number of top locations for not too much money.
If you want to stay on the beach, we recommend Makao. Here you can stay in a beautiful luxury room right on the beach. If Makao is above your budget but you still want to stay close to the beach, Villa Eden is a must. If you want to stay in the village then Casa Colibri is a must. This is a top stay, because you stay in the middle of the village with all the restaurants nearby. In addition, the walk to the village is not super long. We stayed at Casa Colibri and we liked it! when we wanted to reserve something in Palomino, we unfortunately had few choices. It is therefore recommended to reserve your spot on time. The advantage of Booking.com is that you can adjust your reservation 24 hours in advance if your plans change during your trip.
Makao
Price per night from:
€ 49 double room
Villa Eden
Price per night from:
€ 24 double room
Casa Colibri
Price per night from:
€ 23 double room
