Imagine the most horrifying ride at an amusement park this one is worse. The seats were bench style with nothing to hold on to. The ride was unbearably rough & the splashing water hit so hard it hurt everything was soaked. 99% of the artious crossing is on open seas with high waves, some up to 2-3 meters high. We were given raggedy life vest (likely never tested for bouyancy). Each uncovered launch is packed with 15 persons each. The crossing takes 45 minutes & it is horrifying. According to locals, there have been drowning accidents. It is DANGEROUS & a horrifying experience. This type of transportation would NEVER be considered safe in Europe or the U.S. If you want to visit Playa Cristal DO NOT take the rickety launch from Taganga.

A trip by boat from Taganga should be illegal! Worst experience of my life!!! When we finally arrived at playa crystal i told the captain that it was irresponsible of him to take us out with such rough seas and he just laughed and replied by saying that the sea was not rough, that this was a totally normal condition! I wonder how many have not made it to playa crystal and have landed up drowning in the sea. The waves got so high and everyone was just screaming and panicking on the boat but the captain did not bother about us at all.He just went on faster and faster and most of us on the boat thought that it was game over and that we would die. The boat is a small fishing boat with a captain who does not seem to care at all about safety or about the lives of others. Here is why:ĭo not get disillusioned by the calm bay of Taganga because as soon as the boat goes around the corner the sea becomes wild and rough and the waves can reach up to 5 meters. To all fellow travelers this is a warning to all planing to take a boat ride to playa ease do not under any circumstances take the boat, please go buy bus.

Tayrona santa marta colombia