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Gerhard and Jacqueline, sailing the 41-foot monohull Avanti, face a time-sensitive departure from Santa Marta, Colombia, as their visas expire in nine days.0:52 Strong winds gusting over 30 knots in the harbour complicate their search for a weather window to continue their voyage.0:39 While waiting for conditions to improve, the crew visits Tayrona National Natural Park, entering through the Calabasso gate.1:25 They bypass the initial two-hour hike by taking a 20-minute motorbike taxi ride.1:48 The park spans 15,000 hectares and hosts diverse wildlife, including capuchin monkeys and howler monkeys.2:30 The crew hikes through muddy jungle trails to reach Cabo San Juan, a popular beach area featuring restaurants and camping.8:35 Due to knee pain and fatigue, the crew opts to hire horses for the return trip to the park gate, costing approximately 120 rand per person.11:05 They note that the water at Cabo San Juan is murky compared to the clear waters of Bonaire.9:14

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