After landing in Carti:
Santa Blanca, Taganga,
http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=23717401&highlight=Taganga#post23717401
Costeno is heaven… The beach that it sits on just east of Parque Tayrona doesn't even have a name (Costeno is just the name of the hotel/surf camp). That said, my attempts stopping in small towns along the way asking "donde esta Playa Costeno?" were all failures. I ended up blowing by the sign and riding up the coast for about 45mins farther than I should, but with absolutely no complaints. The road leading to Tayrona and then winding up the coast is stunning. At some points you have lush jungle covered mountains on your right, deserted white sand beaches with emerald water on your left, and snow covered glaciers in the background. It really was spectacular. After realizing that I had gone too far, I backtracked and eventually found the marked turnoff that I missed earlier.
The place was opened three years ago by a cool Canadian cat named Brian. He searched for property for some time and eventually came across this place. What started out as a surf camp with several boards and a tent has since blossomed and become more popular, and for good reason. The first two nights Vylan and I shared a beach hut, which was amazing. My bed was about 20 steps away from the ocean, which made sleeping quite easy. After the first two nights I ended up moving into a hammock in a covered area to save a bit of money, which was quite nice as well. This place is really special… the sounds of the surf, wildlife chirping and chatting away, beautiful views all around, and general pleasantness makes lazing around from hammock to hammock all day very, very easy. I've been to countless beaches/coasts during my travels and costeno, along with the surrounding area, is definitely one of my favorites of all time. I can't remember seeing an area with as much undeveloped pristine beach area. You can walk for miles in any direction and not see another soul. Unreal.
from Onzaga down
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=831076&highlight=peru&page=109
In the pueble of Susacan GPS waypoint:
La Violeta Hospedaje. Very charming place
N 6º 13.699'
W 72º 41.349'
I think this carretera 55 will be paved all the way before too long so better hurry up if you want some mocha action
one of the roads I like the most here in Colombia is the one from Santa Marta, north to Riohacha. The coastal twisty roads are something else, and the sea on your side is the perfect companion. Further north you could reach the Cabo de la Vela, where sand dunes melt on the sea and little cabañas with hammocks await for unforgettable nights with clear skies. (most of the time :P)
I would recommend anyone to stay at the Amber Hostel in Cartagena. It is quite nice. I have been hanging out with the backpackers.
Taganga Hostel Techos Azules
I am listening to your excellent advice. Headed to Cabo de la Vela as soon as I can leave Taganga and Tayrona.
he was going to Palomino to the Dreamer Hostel on the beach for the weekend
Got a bed in the dormitory for 29,000 pesos (16.67)
and went swimming in the pool:
Have been off the grid for a while camping out at Cabo de la Vela. It is a hauntingly beautiful and stark place. My thanks to Estabansos for suggesting this little detour to the upper reaches of the Eastern Colombian coastline. I had no idea what to expect other than the fact that it looked like it was out in the middle of nowhere in a fairly remote region with no apparent towns around.
Waypoint:
N 12º 11.831'
W 72º 08.845'
10,000 pesos to camp (5.75).
Nothing but curves and corkscrew hairpins for 150 miles on carretera 62 from Puerto Berrios to Medellin
pg 139
http://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Colombia
http://wikioverland.org/Colombia
http://afewmoremiles.com/category/colombia/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lS4MUi_BhCM
look at this for locations (2 Kiwis)
http://s1263.photobucket.com/user/Twomotokiwis/library/?sort=6&page=1
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=789269&highlight=Moto+Kiwis&page=129
http://www.twomotokiwis.com/
Camping in Colombia maps:
https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=215088360723488373423.0004d84e4fc177553b874&dg=feature
http://seventeenbysix.wordpress.com/
Top 10 motorcycle roads in Colombia. Barichara-Zapatoca-Giron
http://blog.adventures57.com/blog/https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=212355592093122775081.0004c64f356b37a8b24f7&ie=UTF8&t=m&ll=7.950437,-74.443359&spn=6.959467,6.569824&z=6&source=embed&dg=feature
Barichara:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=917572&page=17
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