Santa Marta

A destination
that has it all.
What we should know about
Santa Marta
Santa Marta is pure life
It is a city that captivates.
It is a city where diversity is totally present in its
landscape, in its people and in every cultural
aspect that makes it up; It is a destination that
welcomes all its visitors and makes them feel
at home.
There are activities for all tastes, from
getting lost in the waves of a beach that
meets the jungle, to observing the colorful
birds that seem to want to say something
with their songs. You cannot leave out of
your list the historical tour of the city and the
visit to the heart of the Tayrona culture and
its colonial treasures.
What makes it unique?
Its main characteristic is its territory:
unforgettable landscapes in which the green of
its vegetation, its mountains, the blue of its
seas, the yellow of the sun and the contrast of
the beaches with the white of the Sierra
Nevada, make this paradise a bound
destination.
In addition, there is the charm of its people
who, with that spark so characteristic of the
Caribbean, makes Santa Marta an
experience difficult to forget.
What to do in
Santa Marta?
The Tairona Gold Museum -Casa de la
Aduana- in the Historic Center of the
city; This imposing colonial house
protects the cultural heritage of the
Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and its
surroundings.
One of the tourist places in Santa
Marta that you should include in your
visit is the Quinta de San Pedro
Alejandrino, a national historical
monument and last resting place of
Simón Bolívar.
TIn Santa Marta, it is possible to enjoy
biodiversity in all its splendor. The
Aquarium and the Museum of the Sea
are visits that you must do if you
appreciate the marine world and its
richness.
And if you want to continue with the
adventure, Taganga is another mustsee, a small town where it seems that
time has stopped. An ideal place for
recreational diving, enjoying the sun
and the beach, and deep rest.
If you consider yourself an
adventurer, you cannot fail to take
advantage of the impressive
nature of Santa Marta to practice
extreme sports.
Activities that
you cannot miss
Explore the diversity of the
landscape of Santa Marta
and its surroundings with
a visit to the Tayrona
National Natural Park. In
this nature reserve you
can swim in crystal clear
waters and walk on the
white sand.
Also, you can enjoy its
unique sunrises since it is
considered one of the
most beautiful bays in
America.
Another must-see
destination in the
surroundings is the Sierra
Nevada de Santa Marta,
declared a World Heritage
Site by UNESCO in 1979. It is
the highest coastal
mountain in the world at
5,775 meters above sea
level.
As a Biosphere reserve, inhabited by
about 30 thousand indigenous people of
the Kogi, Arhuaco, Kankuaro and Wiwa
ethnic groups. This lush green
landscape is ideal for walking and bird
watching.
In addition to the natural
charm, the gastronomic
offer is exquisite. Do not
forget to visit the
restaurants in Santa Marta
and enjoy the Samarian
cuisine.
The chipi chipi (a mollusk),
fried fish, patacones,
coconut rice and cocadas
are the must-sees of the
typical food of Santa
Marta.
To this natural wealth of
which El Rodadero Beach is
also part, we must add an
impressive historical
legacy, represented in the
architecture and in the
streets of downtown Santa
Marta, which offer an ideal
route to visit the Cathedral,
museums and the Malecón
de Bastidas, where you can
also enjoy a romantic
sunset.
Unique experiences
Santa Marta has been
known since the time of La
Colonia as the pearl of
America due to its
wonderful natural
landscapes, its crystal
clear waters and its
paradisiacal beaches.
Some of the best beaches in
Santa Marta are located in the
Tayrona National Natural Park:
Cabo San Juan, Bahía Concha
(a beautiful resort with cabins
and restaurants), Neguanje
and Cañaveral, where there is
an excellent camping area, are
some of the most known.
The Fiestas del Mar, in the
middle of the year, mark
another excellent season to
enjoy Santa Marta, its
traditions and all the Caribbean
flavor. In this event you can
enjoy water sports,
accompanied by different
cultural and musical activities.
Between the end of August and
the beginning of September,
national and international
theater companies are
summoned to give life to one of
the most anticipated events of
the year in the city:
The International Theater
Festival of the Caribbean.
Recommendations
Thanks to its diverse
landscape, Santa Marta,
Colombia is privileged for its
hot and dry climate, with an
average temperature of 28 ° C.
The breeze from the Sierra
Nevada de Santa Marta
caresses the city's beaches and
fills it with the necessary
freshness to enjoy it to the
fullest.
The Weather
You can get to Santa Marta, Colombia
by air from major cities such as Bogotá,
Medellín or Cali. Most flights are direct
and arrive at the Simón Bolívar
International Airport, located ten
minutes from the El Rodadero area and
fifteen minutes from the Historic Center.
At the airport you will find taxis and
other transportation services to go from
there to your place of accommodation.
To get from the city to the
Sierra Nevada de Santa
Marta Natural Park, it is
necessary to travel 42 km by
road that will take you to the
San Lorenzo Experimental
Station, the authorized place
to enter..
To go to -Ciudad Perdidawithin the Sierra Nevada de
Santa Marta you must make
a trip by car to the Vereda el
Mamey. Then, there is a
guided walk along a 23.3 km
path to reach the indigenous
reservation.
It is advisable to get vaccinated 15 days
before against yellow fever if you are
going to visit natural areas. Likewise, we
recommend that you bring medications,
pain relievers, sunscreen and insect
repellent. It is also very important that
you consume bottled water and not tap
water.
The city is a tourist destination that
brings together in one place an
excellent hotel infrastructure with
luxury hotels, apartments and hostels
for the more adventurous, where you
can meet people from all over the
world, exchange cultures and spend
unforgettable vacations. So make your
reservation in advance!