Illustrated Tayrona scene — AI-generated artwork behind this national park's word search puzzle
A free Tayrona word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on its landforms, its wildlife, and the habitats inside it, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: TAYRONA, SIERRANEVADA, CABOSANJUAN, ARRECIFE, MANGLE, CORAL, BROMELIA, ORQUIDEA, HELECHO, CEIBA, AGUTI, JAGUAR.
There is no timer pressure: take as long as you like, and spend a hint if a word will not surface.
Tayrona word list, defined
MANGLE/ˈmæŋɡəl/ · verb, noun
To twist or distort something, especially by applying uneven pressure. A device for twisting or crushing something, especially fibers or rags. Related: twist, distort, crush, tangle.
CORAL/ˈkɒr.əl/ (UK), /ˈkɔːr.əl/ (US) · noun
A hard, stony substance formed by colonies of marine polyps of the phylum Cnidaria, whose accumulated calcium carbonate skeletons build coral reefs; also, a pinkish-red or orange-red colour named after this material. Related: reef, polyp, pink, rose.
BROMELIA/brɒmˈɛliə/ · noun
A bromelia is a type of tropical plant, often referred to as a pineapple plant, characterized by its tough, waxy leaves and colorful flowers. Related: pineapple plant, tropical plant, pineapple.
CEIBA/ˈseɪbə/ · noun
A large tropical tree of the genus Ceiba, native to Central and South America and the Caribbean, notable for its immense buttressed trunk, tall straight growth, and the kapok fibre borne in its seed pods. Related: kapok, silk-cotton tree, bombax.
JAGUAR/dʒæɡˈwɑːr/ · noun
A large, powerful cat native to the Americas, known for its distinctive black spots and powerful build. Jaguars are apex predators and play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of their ecosystems. Related: panther, cougar, leopard, tiger.