{
  "id": 2618524,
  "title": "The Colombian Beaches Featured in Corona’s 2026 Beach 100 Guide",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/the-colombian-beaches-featured-in-coronas-2026-beach-100-guide",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T17:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Colombia One",
    "slug": "colombia-one",
    "url": "https://colombiaone.com/2026/08/22/colombian-beaches-corona-beach-100/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Corona’s 2026 Beach 100 guide has recognized four Colombian beaches as some of the world’s most extraordinary destinations. Palomino, Isla Corona, Playa del Cabo, and McBean Lagoon are celebrated for their natural beauty, cultural significance, and conservation efforts.\n\nPalomino, nestled between the Caribbean Sea and the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, offers a unique landscape where mountain and sea merge. Located in La Guajira, it is accessible via road from Santa Marta and boasts sandy beaches, river activities, and a laid-back atmosphere.\n\nIsla Corona, part of the Rosario Islands in Bolívar, showcases crystal-clear waters and vibrant coral reefs. Accessible by boat from Cartagena de Indias, this destination emphasizes marine conservation and activities like diving and snorkeling.\n\nPlaya del Cabo, within Tayrona National Natural Park in the Magdalena department, is a protected area where visitors can explore the rainforest and coastal landscapes. The journey to the beach is as much a part of the experience as the destination itself, with park regulations ensuring the preservation of its unique ecosystems.",
  "summary": "Colombia has once again gained international visibility as a beach destination with the inclusion of four locations in the 2026 edition of the Corona Beach 100 list, featuring some of the beaches considered among the most extraordinary in the world. The selection includes Palomino, Isla Corona, Playa del Cabo, and McBean Lagoon, four destinations located […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Palomino beach combines mountain and sea landscapes in La Guajira.",
    "Isla Corona features crystal-clear waters and coral reefs in Bolívar.",
    "Playa del Cabo is a protected rainforest area in Magdalena department."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}