Pilon de Azucar beach

Pilon de Azucar is the easternmost beach in Colombia. It is also known as Playa Dorada. This is a great wild beach featuring some tourist amenities. The place is nice, with good entry into the water and without algae. Unfortunately, there are no trees, nor even grass here. Shore and seabed: sand, stones. [edit]

Coordinates: 12.234102, -72.143028

Hotels [edit]

There are no hotels right near the beach of Pilon de Azucar. The nearest hotels are located 2 km to the southwest - in the town of Cabo de la Vela. Rooms' rates start from as low as US$30 per night.

How to get there [edit]

Fly to Barranquilla international airport (BAQ). Next get by bus or take a taxi.

When to go [edit]

Feel free to relax any time of year in the northeast of Colombia. It has no pronounced rainy season, while sea water is always warm.

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