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vladimiro says on Jun 30, 2007, 22:52:

I took a hiking tour through the park to some remote beaches. It was 3 hour hike each way with a little hut on the beach where they fry you fresh fish. The weather is not cold, and there are a few camping sites. If interested you can find plenty of tourist info in the city.

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Saltador says on Jul 1, 2007, 08:03:

I've been 3-4 times with Acua Terra Travel in Rodadero. They are great people who will do anything for you and have all kinds of tour options. Patricia and Ricardo are the names of the couple who run the agency. He speaks fair english if it matters. They are located near the Hotel Sorrento. 422-2691 in Santa Marta or 300 804-2949 for Patricias cell. Tell them Scott sent you :-)

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treesr says on Jul 1, 2007, 09:29:

Just got back from The Park, went on my own no probs. A couple of hours walking in to the better beach at Cabo, which has hamacs , most outside, and very limited cabins. Another hour and a half hard graft gets you up to the awesome Pueblito where you can see and meet indigenous indians living amongst their history. Another hour and a half and you are back on the road. Hard yakka but very rewarding.

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Bagombo says on Jul 1, 2007, 10:26:

Great. Thanks guys.

Is it possible to book these tours in Cartagena or do I have to go to Santa Marta?

Also, if any of you stayed overnight, can you tell me if you needed a sleeping bag?

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Gator says on Jul 1, 2007, 13:55:

I will second Saltador. Patricia and Ricardo arehusband/wife owners and have been around for awhile. Honest, not BS and will go out of their way to help.

"Brevior Sltare Cum Deformibus Mulieribus Est Vita!" .

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el flaco says on Jul 2, 2007, 02:25:

You don't need a sleeping bag. If you go on your own leave plenty of time to leave the park as it gets dark very quickly and there are no artificial lights. You wouldn''t want to walk in the forest in the dark.

I don't know if it was just me but I found it quite difficult to find my way back to the "bus stop". The last bus let me down by running out of fuel and I had to hitch a ride on a motorbike.

Going there are two entrances to the park.

The map issued on entry is very rudimentary.

I think you would be happier on a tour although I was surprised at how much they were.

I wouldn't overnight in the park, accomodation is limited you should book at the tourist office in Santa Marta. There is a hotel near the park and the park is very easy to get to from Santa Marta.

The park is sensational. Take your yellow fever documentation if you have it, however it isn't checked, I didn't have any.

There is food and water available fairly cheaply despite what the guide books say, nevertheless I would carry loads of water despite the weight. Two litres was inadequate.

Have fun.

I don't know of tours from Cartagena but there must be some.

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