Palomino, La Guajira: beaches, river, and how to get there by bus
Palomino is a quiet town in La Guajira where the river descending from the Sierra Nevada meets the Caribbean Sea. It is famous for river tubing, its wild beaches, and its relaxed atmosphere. Marsol has a stop in Palomino, on the Troncal del Caribe.
Palomino in summary
The essentials for planning your bus trip with Marsol to Palomino.
$105,000
Ticket from Barranquilla (COP)
4 h 30 min
By bus from Barranquilla
4
Daily departures by Marsol to this destination
Why travel with Marsol
Official tickets
Direct purchase on the Marsol site, without intermediaries.
Multiple departures per day
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How to get to Palomino by bus
Daily buses by Transportes Marsol. Schedules and prices may change; confirm them when booking.
Arrival and how to get around
Where the Marsol bus drops you off and how to continue your journey.
Arrival by bus: Palomino
Marsol stop in Palomino
Troncal del Caribe, Palomino, Dibulla, La Guajira
How to get around in Palomino
The bus stops on the Troncal del Caribe. From there, you can walk or take a mototaxi to the beach and accommodations, just a few minutes away.
What to do in Palomino
- Tubing on the Palomino River: float down the river on an inner tube through the jungle to the sea
- Beaches: long and almost untouched, with views of the Sierra Nevada on clear days
- River mouth: the point where fresh water meets the Caribbean
- Sierra Nevada: hikes and visits to communities with local guides
- Buritaca and Tayrona Park: other destinations on the Troncal del Caribe, on the way to Santa Marta
Photos from Wikimedia Commons. Palomino River and Caribbean Sea: CristhianVarela (CC BY-SA 4.0); Palomino River: Hernan Hernandez (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Frequently asked questions about Palomino
Answers to the most common questions before traveling.
Travel to Palomino with Marsol
Official tickets, purchased online, from $105,000 COP. Seats are limited during high season: book in advance.