Palomino is in the Costa Norte (Colombia) region of Colombia.
Palomino is a town with a special character. The town itself is mainly a collection of houses near the main road. Here is where you can find the shops, bakeries, drugstores and restaurants in town. The real beauty of Palomino are the beaches, river and mountain. It is also considered a site of high cultural value. Palomino is a strategic point to enjoy a unique landscape in Colombia and the world. While it might have been an unknown destination a few years ago, the masses have discovered Palomino and during Christmas/New year High season expect to have a lot of company and massive competition for accommodation.
In Palomino can enjoy a wide white beach, enjoying an average temperature of 28 °C and seeing the snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Meanwhile your stay in Palomino, you may encounter Indians and fishermen doing their daily work. You can find the indigenous groups down to Palomino for sale and purchase products. This also makes it an interesting destination for people who want to see the customs of the indigenous cultures of the Sierra Nevada.
- See the snowy peaks of the mountains being on the beach enjoying tropical climate.
- Float Down the river Palomino
- Walk along the beach to Rio San Salvador, it's famous for the virginity and exotic wildlife.
- Surfing with the stunning scenery of the Sierra Nevada before your eyes.
- Ecological walk into the heart of the Sierra Nevada.
- Visit to indigenous communities as Seiviaka, Gumake, Kasakumake among others.
- Relax in a hammock overlooking the sea.
- Watch the sunrise from the snow peaks
- Horseback riding on the beach
There is no ATM in Palomino (March 2014). In Mingueo 20 km east there is a Bancolombia with ATM. A taxi from the main road costs COP$2000 per person.