Playa Costa Azul beach

Playa Costa Azul is a hotel beach to the south of Santa Marta Airport, Colombia. The place is quite comfortable, and feels almost like a private beach being somewhat upscale. There is a large resort with lots of swimming pools, as well as apartments and even villas. Unfortunately, the beach is still not beautiful enough by the tropical standards, while sea water is not quite clear. In addition, it is located relatively far from Santa Marta, while taxi service is rather expensive. But on the other hand, it's not so bad, since hotels' non-guests can rarely be seen on the beach. Shore and seabed: sand, stones. [edit]

Coordinates: 11.105004, -74.224351

Hotels [edit]

GHL Relax Hotel Costa Azul is a four-star property with rooms' rates starting from US$80 per night. It is slightly outdated and has many other problems. However, value for money is still very good.

Nearby, there is also a condominium called Condominio Balcones Costa Azul. In can be useful in case, if you prefer apartment (from US$70, different owners). They have a separate exit to the beach section with trees, and in general it is slighly more cozy if compared with the resort.

A little further to the south, there are also few more hotels - including Pachocolo and Casa Konna. There are mostly nice low rise buildings, while the place feels quite luxurious. Villas start from US$200 per night, apartments from US$120.

How to get there [edit]

Fly to Cartagena international airport (CTG). Then get by bus or by taxi to one of the towns located around the Tayrona park, - in most cases these are Santa Marta or Taganga.

When to go [edit]

You can relax any time of year on Playa Costa Azul beach in Columbia. There is no pronounced rainy season, while sea water is always warm.

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