Activities in Palomino : Yoga, Surf, Gym & Padel (2026)
- Aloha Palomino
- Jul 24
- 4 min read
Are you in Palomino — or coming soon — and want to do more than just relax on the beach? Good news: for a small town, Palomino has a surprising range of activities. I'm Paola, and here's my local guide to what you can do in town, with real places and prices.
Yoga Palomino & meditation
Palomino has a beautiful yoga space Sacra built like a Kogui maloca — one of the loveliest settings you'll find for a practice. They offer classes every day at different times (check their Instagram for the daily schedule).
The variety is great: Hatha yoga, yoga for your back, Vinyasa, Hatha Vinyasa, restorative yoga, power yoga and even yoga by the river. A class costs COP $50,000.
They also hold special rituals — sound healing, cacao ceremonies and kirtan nights, among others. And if you're an early riser, there's free meditation at 7 a.m. — a beautiful way to start your day in Palomino.
Surf
Palomino is a great place to learn or improve your surf, with Palomino Surf Town:
Palomino lesson — COP $120,000 (1h15). 15 minutes on the beach learning the basics, then 1 hour in the water.
Surf trip — COP $200,000 per person (9 a.m.–12 p.m.). Pickup at your accommodation and transport to the surf beach. Includes a snack and refreshment. The session is 15 minutes on land learning, then 1.5 hours in the water.
Surfboard rental + trip — COP $140,000. Same schedule and inclusions as the surf trip, for those who already surf and just want the board and transport.
Gym & training
If you like to keep training while you travel, Palomino has options:
Sport gym on the main road, with weights and full equipment for a free training session.
Tabata offers classes — kickboxing, pilates and more — or you can train freely. They also have a café and run activities like ice bath sessions.
Padel
Yes, Palomino has padel. Soleo Palomino lets you book a court from COP 70,000 hour for two person, and they also offer lessons if you want to learn.
Dance classes
Want to move to Caribbean rhythms while you're here? Makuti offers dance classes — salsa, bachata, cumbia, dancehall and more. It's a fun way to meet people and dip into local culture. Check their schedule for class times.
Palomino: Why Activities in Palomino surprise most visitors
This is the surprise most people get: Palomino looks tiny, but between yoga, surf, the gym, padel and the river, you'll never run out of things to do — especially if you're staying a while.
Are you in Palomino — or coming soon — and wondering what there is to do? The activities in Palomino might surprise you. For such a small town, there's a lot: daily yoga, surf lessons, a gym, padel courts and dance classes. I'm Paola, and here's my local guide with real places and prices.
Where to stay in Palomino
All these activities are minutes away when you stay in the right place. At Casa Aloha, you get a private room with a private bathroom and a real wooden desk, Starlink 200 Mbps with solar backup, and a garden cowork — so you can work in the morning, do yoga at Sacra in the afternoon, and be at the beach by sunset.
Only 3 rooms, 6 guests max. Not a hostel — a calm home base in Palomino.
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Frequently asked questions about activities in Palomino
Is there yoga in Palomino? Yes. Sacra is Palomino's yoga studio, built like a Kogui maloca. They offer classes every day at different times, including Hatha, Vinyasa, restorative and power yoga, plus yoga by the river. A class costs COP $50,000, and there's free meditation at 7 a.m.
Can you learn to surf in Palomino? Yes. Palomino Surf Town offers lessons for beginners. A local lesson costs COP $120,000 for 1h15 (15 minutes learning on the beach, 1 hour in the water). They also run surf trips to nearby beaches for COP $200,000 per person, including pickup and snacks.
Is there a gym in Palomino? Yes. There's a standard gym with weights on the main road, and Tabata (next to Sacra) offers classes like kickboxing and pilates, free training, a café and activities such as ice baths.
Can you play padel in Palomino? Yes. Soleo Palomino has courts you can book from COP $70,000 for two, and they offer lessons if you want to learn.
Are there dance classes in Palomino? Yes. Makuti offers classes in salsa, bachata, cumbia, dancehall and more. Check their schedule for class times.
How many days do you need in Palomino? Most travelers come for three days and end up extending. With yoga, surf, padel, dance classes and day trips to Tayrona, Quebrada Valencia and the flamingos of Camarones, you could easily fill a week or more — which is why many remote workers stay a month.
Is Palomino boring if it's such a small town? Not at all. Palomino is small and walkable, but between the activities in Palomino and its location — Tayrona Park is 45 minutes away, Quebrada Valencia 20 — there's always something to do. The town is calm, not empty.
