Cover photo: Two icons of Colombian surfing: Simon Salazar and Tayrona Park breaking the classic. By Jorge Rondón

The waves of Tayrona Park will host the first edition of the Central American Beach Games, Santa Marta 2022, which will take place between November 19 and 26, the tournament organizers informed DUKE.

Tayrona is a nature reserve that has beach breaks and point breaks with crystal-clear water.

On the other hand, in a technical meeting that took place last night, Tuesday, it was agreed that the modalities to be carried out are shortboard, SUP Race, SUP Surf and bodyboard.

The Race race will be held in Santa Marta, but the rest of the divisions will be held in Tayrona.

The number of teams has not yet been determined; in total it is known that 60 athletes will be received, so all the competitors must be divided up accordingly.

Eleven countries have expressed interest in signing up for the tournament.