TAYRONA SURF PROJECT

Even though the Colombian government, in many parts of the country, have managed to cut down and eliminate guerrillas, the Caribbean coast of Colombia is an area where paramilitary forces still have a huge influence on the community. 

The military begins enlisting children as young as twelve years old, with the offer of a better life if they start selling drugs or assist in other criminal activities. 

To prevent this from happening, there needs to be an option for the kids. An option that also will generate a future and a better life. 

The main idea with Tayrona Surf School, is to be a part of that anti-force. 

We want, with time, to create a surf camp where kids from the area Guachaca, Puerto Nuevo and Mendihuaca can learn the hospitality business and take free classes, this in exchange for a contribution for their school fees. 

In this way, they can participate in a community and feel like they are a part of something important. They have the opportunity to get an education, and start their life as young adults with a completed high school degree and working skills. 

With knowledge like that, the people in the community can come together and work for a positive development in this area - where, what we hope, paramilitary forces eventually won't have a chance to stand ground. 

By means of sports

We can support children to have a different weekend

Local volunteers

We support local youth through work, teaching them the importance of local development through sports

GET TO KNOW OUR TEAM

  • ENRIQUE PALMAR

    27 YEARS OLD

    Enrique is the founder and starter of Tayrona Surf School. With 12 years experience of surfing and 7 years as an instructor, along with his passion for creating a better environment for the kids in the area - he turned his dream into reality in January 2022.

    When Enrique isn’t working with the school or having classes, he enjoys spending time with friends or family, going to the gym or catching a few waves on his own.

  • JUAN MENCO

    20 YEARS OLD

    Juan is our newest instructor in Tayrona Surf School, just out of high school.

    He has surfed for only two years, but with his fast learning curve and always a huge smile on his face, we decided he was the perfect addition in our team.

    Juan wants to continue to work as a instructor in the future, he dreams about learning english so he can also teach classes in english.

  • MAY CASTRO

    18 YEARS OLD

    May works as a part time surf instructor for Tayrona Surf School, mostly on weekends since he’s still in high school. Taught how to surf by Enrique 4 years ago, he started to have his own classes about 1 year ago. May is studying hard to be able to go to university in the future, but when he doesn't - he spends all of his freetime in the waves and with friends.