{"id":7114,"date":"2018-09-08T09:49:24","date_gmt":"2018-09-08T15:49:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tomplanmytrip.com\/?page_id=7114"},"modified":"2026-01-19T08:48:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T13:48:15","slug":"practical-travel-guide-santa-marta","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/caribbean-east\/practical-travel-guide-santa-marta\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit Santa Marta"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"gb-container gb-container-607bc25b destHeader\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ef7ef055 destSectionContainer\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-23c44a2d\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-326e7c7e destHeaderMask\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sunset-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast.jpg\" alt=\"Sunset Santa Marta - Eastern Caribbean Coast\" class=\"wp-image-82028\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sunset-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sunset-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sunset-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-78fa79b2\">\n<p>[tpmt_breadcrumb]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading destHeaderTitle light has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6b79559eb9f464e7e23e10d271c382d8\">Colombia Travel Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading destHeaderTitleSub has-base-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1a6022dae47f65d83f00240637446e03\">Santa Marta<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading destHeaderTitleSubSmall has-base-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f478c108d1ce4f0b524242644049b1dc\">Colombia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"destHeaderText has-base-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-99ea5a7e62e33d53530d70713dc68b18\">Santa Marta, the capital city of the Magdalena department, doesn&#8217;t hold much interest on its own. 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Marta located<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" 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With a population of <strong>550,000<\/strong>, it is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/best-colombian-cities\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"48748\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80732\"><strong>13th largest city in Colombia<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Santa Marta is 230 km from <strong><a data-lasso-id=\"80733\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/caribbean-east\/cartagena\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"8839\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cartagena <\/a><\/strong>(4 hours), 105 km from <strong><a data-lasso-id=\"80734\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/caribbean-east\/barranquilla\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"79385\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Barranquilla<\/a><\/strong> (2 hours), 20 km from <strong><a data-lasso-id=\"80735\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/caribbean-east\/minca\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"8820\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minca<\/a><\/strong> (30 minutes), 40 km from <strong><a data-lasso-id=\"80736\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tayrona-colombia-a-massive-and-unforgettable-park-all-secrets-revealed\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1468\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tayrona<\/a><\/strong> (1 hour), 80 km from <strong><a data-lasso-id=\"80737\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/caribbean-east\/palomino\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"8855\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Palomino<\/a><\/strong> (2 hours), and 170 km from <strong><a data-lasso-id=\"80738\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/riohacha-la-guajira-colombia\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"69242\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Riohacha <\/a><\/strong>(3 hours 30 minutes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1.jpg\" alt=\"Santa Marta - Eastern Caribbean Coast\" class=\"wp-image-82022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-03a7c52c gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-32502fa0 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-32502fa0\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">The story of Santa Marta<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-2d0c7c63\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2d0c7c63\">\n\n<p><strong>Santa Marta<\/strong>, established in <strong>1525<\/strong> by <strong>Rodrigo de Bastidas<\/strong>, is among the oldest cities in Colombia, known as the <strong>Pearl of America<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before the Spanish arrival, the region was home to the <strong>Tayrona culture<\/strong>, famous for its artisanship and advanced engineering, showcased in places like the <strong>Lost City<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The city was <strong>a strategic point during colonization<\/strong>, linking the coast with the country&#8217;s interior. In the 17th century, it endured pirate attacks and conflicts with indigenous communities. In the 19th century, Santa Marta became vital for exporting <strong>coffee and bananas<\/strong>, solidifying its economic significance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, Santa Marta is a <strong>key tourist hub.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Boats-Dock-in-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Boats-Dock-in-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Boats-Dock-in-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Boats-Dock-in-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d81f3b98 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-c3f0cf06 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-c3f0cf06\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Why visit Santa Marta<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-e357eeb3\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e357eeb3\">\n\n<p>Some travelers see Santa Marta as <strong>a cheaper alternative<\/strong> to Cartagena. But aside from the price, this isn&#8217;t accurate. Cartagena&#8217;s historic center is beautiful, while Santa Marta&#8217;s is not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Santa Marta offers a <strong>more laid-back and chaotic vibe <\/strong>in several specific city areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Honestly, I don&#8217;t love it. Yet, I must admit that its location between the sea, jungle, marsh, and mountains makes it genuinely interesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/santa-marta\/boat-beaches-tayrona-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"82985\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80739\">take a boat to enjoy the stunning beaches of Tayrona Park,<\/a><\/strong> go <strong>birdwatching <\/strong>at dawn in the Sierra Nevada, discover the fascinating <strong>stilt villages<\/strong>, live among an <strong>indigenous community<\/strong>, and plan multi-day jungle treks\u2014<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/santa-marta\/lost-city-trek-review\/#postWhat\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"82989\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80740\">like the trek to the Lost City.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, it&#8217;s impossible to get bored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Playa-Cinto-in-Tayrona-Park-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1.jpg\" alt=\"Playa Cinto in Tayrona Park - Santa Marta - Eastern Caribbean Coast\" class=\"wp-image-82016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Playa-Cinto-in-Tayrona-Park-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Playa-Cinto-in-Tayrona-Park-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Playa-Cinto-in-Tayrona-Park-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-775c1d9c gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-0047651e gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-0047651e\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Best time to visit Santa Marta<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-7a41bb5e\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7a41bb5e\">\n\n<p><strong>December to March: Dry Season<\/strong><br>Santa Marta enjoys pleasant weather with a cool breeze. Mid-December to February is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/best-time-to-travel-to-colombia-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3072\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80741\">the high season<\/a><\/strong>, so book your lodging and activities, like the <strong>Ciudad Perdida trek<\/strong>, in advance. <strong>March<\/strong> sees fewer tourists but more frequent rains. Be aware that <strong>the sea is rough<\/strong> in the afternoons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>April-May: Rainy Season<\/strong><br>It rains nearly every day, though the showers are usually brief. The winds die down, and the sea becomes calmer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>June to August: Return of Tourists and Sunshine<\/strong><br>The number of rainy days slightly decreases from June to August. Many Colombian students are on vacation in June, and international tourists arrive in July. In late July, there is the <strong>&#8220;Fiestas Del Mar&#8221; festival. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>September to November: Rainy Season<\/strong><br>In <strong>September,<\/strong> tourism decreases again, and the rainy season starts, making treks less enjoyable (and the Ciudad Perdida will be closed). <strong>October<\/strong> is typically the wettest month, but rains decrease in November. Daily showers are common, and the city sometimes floods. Fewer tourists mean <strong>better prices<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Playa-Cristal-in-Tayrona-Park-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-colombia-3.jpg\" alt=\"Adrien &amp; Tom in Playa Cristal in Tayrona Park - Santa Marta - Eastern Caribbean Coast - colombia\" class=\"wp-image-82983\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Playa-Cristal-in-Tayrona-Park-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-colombia-3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Playa-Cristal-in-Tayrona-Park-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-colombia-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Playa-Cristal-in-Tayrona-Park-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-colombia-3-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-359ece07 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-524915f4 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-524915f4\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">How many days are enough to enjoy it fully<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-2833d916\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2833d916\">\n\n<p>Santa Marta itself lacks major tourist attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you decide to stay, it&#8217;s to set up <strong>fantastic day trips<\/strong>. It allows you to make the most of your Colombia trip and explore a variety of sights. In this case, plan on staying for at least <strong>3 to 5 days<\/strong>\u2014depending on your budget per day, as you&#8217;ll need to arrange these excursions with local agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if excursions aren&#8217;t your thing and you prefer to stay overnight at each destination, skip <strong>Santa Marta<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Snorkeling-Playa-Cinto-in-Tayrona-Park-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-colombia-1.jpg\" alt=\"Adrien making Snorkeling - Playa Cinto in Tayrona Park - Santa Marta - Eastern Caribbean Coast - colombia\" class=\"wp-image-82984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Snorkeling-Playa-Cinto-in-Tayrona-Park-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-colombia-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Snorkeling-Playa-Cinto-in-Tayrona-Park-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-colombia-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Snorkeling-Playa-Cinto-in-Tayrona-Park-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-colombia-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b4626f37\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-98e03869 gb-button-text destCta newTab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/santa-marta\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-lasso-id=\"80742\">Best tours in Santa Marta<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-90916390 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-2.jpg\" alt=\"Santa Marta - Eastern Caribbean Coast \" class=\"wp-image-82019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d8b4b756 postItineraryBox us\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c86b1e0d postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c87ca1306a776b7ea9c51a1a756a9d94\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">Our secret to actually enjoying your Colombia vacation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fb919e6128a2217dc926075b21747671\">AI and social media have turned travel into a frantic race. Everyone follows the same itineraries, rushes from one tourist spot to another for fear of &#8220;missing out,&#8221; without ever stopping to truly experience the country.<br><br>We refuse that for your Colombia trip. No more superficial, exhausting travel.<br><br>In 11 years of passionate exploration, we&#8217;ve meticulously handpicked our favorites\u2014places, experiences, hotels\u2014then organized them in a logical and optimized way. The goal? To give you beautiful, authentic experiences, away from the crowds, with minimal time wasted on transfers.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-41dcd792\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-cd4814c3 gb-button-text destCta newTab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-services\/tailor-made-trip-colombia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"196562\"><strong>See our trips to Colombia<\/strong><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f0e2270c postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Barichara-Salto-del-mono.jpg\" alt=\"Barichara - Salto del mono\" class=\"wp-image-96577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Barichara-Salto-del-mono.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Barichara-Salto-del-mono-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Barichara-Salto-del-mono-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a617df28 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-933c6bc6 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ba158b58f65ebf54a0d27b3622f50948\">THINGS TO DO IN SANTA MARTA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a306f0ee01d84a2630fa31cad258c429\">Not much to do in the city center.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a48af8bb gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-de9bae4b gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-f7404484 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-f7404484\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Where are the best beaches in Santa Marta<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-5457cfd1\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5457cfd1\">\n\n<p>I&#8217;m not a fan of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/guide-best-beaches-santa-marta\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"6973\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80743\">the beaches in Santa Marta.<\/a><\/strong> They aren&#8217;t very pleasant and are often crowded and noisy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>City Center<\/strong>: Polluted due to the port. The promenade is still nice for the end of the day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>El Rodadero<\/strong>: A large, busy beach lined with tall buildings, 20 minutes by taxi from the center.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Playa Blanca<\/strong>: A bay accessible by boat from El Rodadero. Crowded. 5 minutes by boat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inca Inca<\/strong>: A lesser-known &#8220;pebble&#8221; beach, accessible on foot from El Rodadero\u201430 minutes walking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pozos Colorados<\/strong>: Near the airport, quieter than El Rodadero. Still many buildings. 30 minutes by taxi.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Playa Grande<\/strong>: The most beautiful beach on this list, with a stunning setting, but often crowded. 10 minutes by taxi to Taganga + 15 minutes walking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Taganga-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Colombia.jpg\" alt=\"Taganga - Santa Marta - Eastern Caribbean Coast - Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-91750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Taganga-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Colombia.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Taganga-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Colombia-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Taganga-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Colombia-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-73e55c86 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-fc5ba44d gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-fc5ba44d\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Tayrona beaches are a lot better<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-1a2d4b66\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1a2d4b66\">\n\n<p>The beaches in <strong>Tayrona Park<\/strong> are much more pleasant. These long sandy beaches are in <strong>isolated bays<\/strong> between the <strong>Caribbean Sea<\/strong> and the <strong>Sierra Nevada jungle<\/strong>. However, access is more complicated, and you&#8217;ll need to pay the park entrance fee if you arrive by land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bahia Concha<\/strong>: The most accessible beach in Tayrona, by car (30 min) or by boat. It&#8217;s a large bay that&#8217;s great for swimming but very crowded on weekends. I find the beach quite dirty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Playa Gairaca<\/strong>: Beautiful, tranquil beach safer for swimming, accessible by boat or road (45 min). Excellent for snorkeling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Playa Neguanje<\/strong>: Lovely beach with a few restaurants, accessible by boat or dirt road (1 hour) from Santa Marta.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Playa Cristal<\/strong>: Limited to 350 visitors per day, accessible by boat from Neguanje, Taganga, or Santa Marta (1 hour). The setting is very pleasant, but there are too many restaurants, boats, and tourists for my taste.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Playa Cinto<\/strong>: Ideal for enjoying a paradisiacal beach with few tourists (though it&#8217;s becoming more popular). <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/santa-marta\/boat-beaches-tayrona-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"82985\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80744\">It&#8217;s accessible by a 1-hour boat ride from Taganga or Santa Marta.<\/a><\/strong> The snorkeling is superb. You need to bring your own water and food. This is my favorite beach.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Playa Cabo San Juan<\/strong>: The most well-known beach in Tayrona Park, located 1 hour and 15 minutes by boat from Taganga. It&#8217;s beautiful but it will be crowded by the time you arrive. And you&#8217;ll have to pay the park entrance fee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Playa-Cinto-Tayrona-Park-Santa-Marta-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast.jpg\" alt=\"Playa Cinto Tayrona Park - Santa Marta Colombia - Eastern Caribbean Coast\" class=\"wp-image-90340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Playa-Cinto-Tayrona-Park-Santa-Marta-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Playa-Cinto-Tayrona-Park-Santa-Marta-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Playa-Cinto-Tayrona-Park-Santa-Marta-Colombia-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bf2d7417 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-c4ff2bd7 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-c4ff2bd7\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Visit the few tourist sites<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-79aa4d81\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-79aa4d81\">\n\n<p>The <strong>historic center of Santa Marta<\/strong> offers a mix of colonial and republican architecture, but the nice area is concentrated in a very small sector (around <strong>Parque de los Novios<\/strong>). Here are some interesting spots to visit\u2014no need to hire a guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Museo del Oro<\/strong>: It houses a beautiful artifact collection and numerous explanations about the region&#8217;s and the country&#8217;s history. It&#8217;s free.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cathedral of Santa Marta<\/strong>: The oldest cathedral in Colombia, where Bol\u00edvar was initially buried.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino<\/strong>: A former sugar plantation where Bol\u00edvar spent his last days, featuring a historical collection and a beautiful botanical garden. The entrance fee includes a guide in Spanish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mirador de Taganga<\/strong>: Offers a breathtaking view of this renowned fishing village.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Colombia.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Colombia.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Colombia-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Colombia-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-670c214a gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-5e33b335 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-5e33b335\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Diving<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-0b63beb9\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0b63beb9\">\n\n<p>That&#8217;s one of the main reasons you&#8217;d want to stay in<strong> Santa Marta<\/strong> for several days. I really enjoyed my dives in <strong>Tayrona Park<\/strong> (great visibility, beautiful corals), and the prices are very attractive\u2014it&#8217;s one of the cheapest places in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many dive centers in Santa Marta or Taganga. Choose wisely (don&#8217;t base your decision solely on price); some do not adhere to safety standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you plan to get your diving certifications (as I did), I recommend staying in Taganga because you&#8217;ll be closer to the dive sites. Plus, the vacation atmosphere in this fishing village is very relaxing. I got certified with <strong>Pos\u00e9idon Dive Center.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visibility is best from <strong>January to April<\/strong>, but the water is colder and the sea rougher. However, conditions remain favorable throughout the year. Note that if Tayrona Park is closed, you won&#8217;t be able to dive into its waters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The most well-known sites are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Paso del Angel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>El Coro<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Barco Hundido (wreck)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Morrito Largo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Casa Camargo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Isla Aguja<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-25cfa41b\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-393d5ebd gb-button-text destCta newTab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/best-things-to-do-santa-marta-colombia\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-lasso-id=\"80745\">Things to do in Santa Marta<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-22dd3af9 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0b581585\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Cabo-San-Juan-in-Tayrona-Park-East-Caribbean-Coast.jpg\" alt=\"Cabo San Juan in Tayrona Park - East Caribbean Coast\" class=\"wp-image-83673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Cabo-San-Juan-in-Tayrona-Park-East-Caribbean-Coast.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Cabo-San-Juan-in-Tayrona-Park-East-Caribbean-Coast-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Cabo-San-Juan-in-Tayrona-Park-East-Caribbean-Coast-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-63d02d73 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b71d3394 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ca8dcf9b6d53c3b362e2458f17dff7e4\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">Surroundings of Santa Marta<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a961ae068186c3a81c49d99d6e51d8c0\">Best day trips in the Sierra Nevada. <\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4a4d21fb gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-103b471e gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-cef583aa gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-cef583aa\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Explore Minca in the Sierra Nevada<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-18224344\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-18224344\">\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/caribbean-east\/minca\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"8820\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80746\">Minca<\/a><\/strong> is a village surrounded by<strong> lush vegetation and waterfalls<\/strong>, 35 minutes from Santa Marta. Interesting sites are scattered throughout the <strong>Sierra<\/strong> <strong>Nevada<\/strong>, so it&#8217;s best to have <strong>private transportation (4&#215;4)<\/strong> if you plan to visit Minca in one day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be cautious of boring excursions that take you to the nearest waterfall and have you spend the afternoon at an ecolodge with a nice view. That&#8217;s not my cup of tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, make the most of your trip to Minca by visiting a <strong>coffee farm<\/strong> (this will be your only chance to visit one if you stay on the Caribbean coast) or a <strong>cacao farm<\/strong>. Go <strong>birdwatching<\/strong> (over <strong>600 species<\/strong>!) and find an amazing spot to watch the sunset over the sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Avoid weekends,<\/strong> as it gets very touristy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to travel more slowly? You&#8217;ll find <strong>fantastic eco-lodges to stay for 2-3 nights.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Minca-Colombia-San-Rafael-Farm-East-Caribbean-coast-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Minca-Colombia-San-Rafael-Farm-East-Caribbean-coast-1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Minca-Colombia-San-Rafael-Farm-East-Caribbean-coast-1-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Minca-Colombia-San-Rafael-Farm-East-Caribbean-coast-1-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-61f3091f gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-ba75de3f gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-ba75de3f\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Explore Paso del mango (Minca alternative)<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-55a4c49e\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-55a4c49e\">\n\n<p><strong>Paso del Mango<\/strong> is also in the <strong>Sierra Nevada<\/strong>, but access is more complicated (1 hour by 4&#215;4 or motorcycle), and thus more expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides offering interesting walks through various ecosystems and waterfalls where you don&#8217;t have to swim with 50 other tourists, the real standout is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reservacaoba.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80747\"><strong>Reserva Coaba<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For over 20 years, this reserve has been dedicated to <strong>conserving the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta<\/strong> environment. Here, you&#8217;ll find <strong>numerous animals rescued<\/strong> from illegal trafficking and a <strong>wide array of activities<\/strong> like permaculture, medicinal plants, and visiting the cacao farm! All in all, a delightful day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Paso-del-Mango-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Colombia-1.jpg\" alt=\"Paso del Mango Eastern Caribbean Coast - Colombia (1)\" class=\"wp-image-91759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Paso-del-Mango-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Colombia-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Paso-del-Mango-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Colombia-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Paso-del-Mango-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Colombia-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-71b9ebc6 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-7c4c890e gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-7c4c890e\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Explore the beautiful Tayrona Park<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-42c865ae\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-42c865ae\">\n\n<p><strong>T<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tayrona-colombia-a-massive-and-unforgettable-park-all-secrets-revealed\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1468\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80748\">ayrona<\/a><\/strong> is the most renowned national park in Colombia. You can explore it <strong>independently<\/strong>, using the many trails that meander through the jungle to stunning beaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a fantastic place to visit, but <strong>you need to do it right<\/strong>\u2014otherwise, it gets too crowded and becomes frustrating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attempting to visit it in one day from Santa Marta <strong>is a major mistake<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll be among all the tourists and waste a lot of time on logistics. <strong>In short, there are better ways to experience it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/East-Caribbean-Coast-Tayrona-park-Cabo-San-juan.jpg\" alt=\"East Caribbean Coast - Tayrona park - Cabo San juan\" class=\"wp-image-79002\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/East-Caribbean-Coast-Tayrona-park-Cabo-San-juan.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/East-Caribbean-Coast-Tayrona-park-Cabo-San-juan-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/East-Caribbean-Coast-Tayrona-park-Cabo-San-juan-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-73dc4e5b gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-d3b4499b gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-d3b4499b\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">A paradise for birdwatchers<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-98798372\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-98798372\">\n\n<p><strong>Birdwatching in Santa Marta<\/strong> is amazing due to its v<strong>arious landscapes<\/strong>: the Caribbean Sea, dry forests, humid forests, cloud forests, and the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the highest coastal mountain in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Top Spots<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta<\/strong>: With over 600 species, it&#8217;s great for enthusiasts. Spots like the <strong>El Dorado Reserve<\/strong> offer magical morning birdwatching.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Minca<\/strong>: Surrounded by forests and coffee plantations, ideal for beginners with species like the <strong>Santa Marta Brushfinch<\/strong> and the <strong>Keel-billed Motmot<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sanctuary of Los Flamencos<\/strong>: Unique for observing flamingos and other water birds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>V\u00eda Parque Salamanca National Park<\/strong>: A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, hosting migratory and local species.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cienaga Grande<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Advice<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit on weekdays to avoid crowds, especially during peak season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Book in advance for guided tours and lodge stays.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"wp-image-53400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/HD-Birdwatching-Minca.jpg\" alt=\"HD-Birdwatching-Minca\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/HD-Birdwatching-Minca.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/HD-Birdwatching-Minca-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/HD-Birdwatching-Minca-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure> <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c2a88af0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-43c5502e postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-015db706\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Playa-Cinto-in-Tayrona-Park-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Playa-Cinto-in-Tayrona-Park-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Playa-Cinto-in-Tayrona-Park-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Playa-Cinto-in-Tayrona-Park-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ddd103da postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8daa2526 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ca8dcf9b6d53c3b362e2458f17dff7e4\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">Surroundings of Santa Marta<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e5048389f675b7a8fd817ccfcf43f9c9\">A cultural or relaxing day.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0c495038 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-26622893 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-03f4c1cb gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-03f4c1cb\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Venture along the Caribbean Coast by boat<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-cea66e09\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cea66e09\">\n\n<p><strong>The Marina of Santa Marta<\/strong> is surprisingly well-organized (compared to Cartagena) and close to the historic center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From here, you <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/santa-marta\/boat-beaches-tayrona-park\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"82985\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80749\">can book a boat trip<\/a><\/strong> to enjoy the different beaches of <strong>Tayrona<\/strong> (on a lancha, yacht, or sailboat) or arrange a small sunset trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also book private boats, but the prices are higher than in Cartagena, and I prefer the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/rosario-islands-cartagena\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4309\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80750\">Rosario Islands<\/a><\/strong> to the Tayrona coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Playa-Cinto-in-Tayrona-Park-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-colombia.jpg\" alt=\"Adrien in Playa Cinto in Tayrona Park - Santa Marta - Eastern Caribbean Coast - colombia\" class=\"wp-image-82967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Playa-Cinto-in-Tayrona-Park-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-colombia.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Playa-Cinto-in-Tayrona-Park-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-colombia-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Playa-Cinto-in-Tayrona-Park-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-colombia-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cd2818ca gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-7401aaeb gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-7401aaeb\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">The intriguing Palafito villages<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" 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class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7ff91781\">\n\n<p>This was a fascinating visit for me. These fishing villages are located in the heart of the <strong>Cienaga Grande. <\/strong>They have<strong> houses built on stilts,<\/strong> so everyone travels by boat. They were constructed gradually as fishermen realized sleeping in the marsh was easier than rowing back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tour takes you to two villages: <strong>Buenavista<\/strong> (my favorite, 800 inhabitants) and <strong>Nueva Venecia<\/strong> (2,700 inhabitants). These villages have brightly painted houses with beautiful graffiti. Besides learning about the daily life of the locals, the boat ride to these villages is a fantastic way to observe the <strong>numerous birds <\/strong>living in the mangrove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I recommend it 1000 times over!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Still-Villajes-Pueblos-Palafitos-Buenavista-in-Cienaga-Grande-1.jpg\" alt=\"Still Villajes Pueblos Palafitos Buenavista in Cienaga Grande\" class=\"wp-image-82038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Still-Villajes-Pueblos-Palafitos-Buenavista-in-Cienaga-Grande-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Still-Villajes-Pueblos-Palafitos-Buenavista-in-Cienaga-Grande-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Still-Villajes-Pueblos-Palafitos-Buenavista-in-Cienaga-Grande-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-933b876d gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-80db126c gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-80db126c\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">A pleasant tubing descent on the river<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-2d6b6bb5\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2d6b6bb5\">\n\n<p><strong>Tubing<\/strong> involves leisurely floating down a river while sitting in an inflated inner tube that serves as a buoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I love doing it on the <strong>Don Diego River<\/strong> (1.5 hours from Santa Marta) because it&#8217;s possible year-round, and there are almost always <strong>howler monkeys<\/strong> sleeping in the trees. The scenery, with these impressive trees, is sublime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can combine this tubing activity with other experiences. The most classic option is to visit <strong>Taironaka<\/strong> (a small archaeological site and museum about Tayrona culture) before spending 2 hours tubing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Tubing-in-Palomino-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-Adrien-1.jpg\" alt=\"Tubing in Taironaka - Palomino - Eastern Caribbean Coast - Tom Adrien\" class=\"wp-image-81502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Tubing-in-Palomino-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-Adrien-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Tubing-in-Palomino-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-Adrien-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Tubing-in-Palomino-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Tom-Adrien-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-21095619 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-c520ca16 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-c520ca16\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Garcia Marquez&#8217;s magic village<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-747195ea\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-747195ea\">\n\n<p><strong>Aracataca<\/strong>, the birthplace of <strong>Gabriel Garc\u00eda M\u00e1rquez<\/strong> (Nobel Prize in Literature), inspired his famous novel &#8220;One Hundred Years of Solitude&#8221; and the mythical Macondo. The town is full of sites related to the writer, offering an immersion into magical realism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sites to Visit<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Casa Museo Gabriel Garc\u00eda M\u00e1rquez<\/strong>: This museum traces Gabo&#8217;s life, with personal items and period furniture. It is free to enter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Casa del Telegrafista<\/strong>: Former house of Gabo&#8217;s father, with old objects and a sculpture of \u00darsula Iguar\u00e1n. Free entry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Train Station<\/strong>: Museum with an exhibition on Gabo&#8217;s life and the history of the village. Free entry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monumento a Remedios La Bella<\/strong>: Statue of one of the iconic characters from &#8220;One Hundred Years of Solitude&#8221;, near the train station.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>San Jose de Aracataca Church<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Aracataca is 2 hours from Santa Marta, and it&#8217;s very hot there. Be sure to try local specialties like <strong>Sancocho de gallina criolla<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-935e5288\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d84a56c6 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ebec9144\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Still-Villajes-Pueblos-Palafitos-Buenavista-in-Cienaga-Grande-2.jpg\" alt=\"Still Villajes Pueblos Palafitos Buenavista in Cienaga Grande \" class=\"wp-image-82037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Still-Villajes-Pueblos-Palafitos-Buenavista-in-Cienaga-Grande-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Still-Villajes-Pueblos-Palafitos-Buenavista-in-Cienaga-Grande-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Still-Villajes-Pueblos-Palafitos-Buenavista-in-Cienaga-Grande-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5b91694d postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-15696b18 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4b13a9943be91620771864f2a5de63bc\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">Multi-day trips from santa marta<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fe5a55485c8c71ac0dfc07014d65075c\">Where to go on an adventure.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7562721f gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d1df5f64 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-a6a7ff54 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-a6a7ff54\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">The Lost City Quest | 4 days<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-16e9024c\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-16e9024c\">\n\n<p>The <strong>Lost City<\/strong> trek is the most famous trek in Colombia. I consider it moderately difficult (if you&#8217;re in good physical shape), with about <strong>80 km to cover through the jungle<\/strong>. There is little elevation gain per day (about 750m for the entire trek), and the logistics are <strong>well organized <\/strong>(camps with beds, hot meals at noon and in the evening, and drinking water). However, this trek takes place in a <strong>hot and humid climate <\/strong>that can surprise many, and the path is muddy when it rains\u2014which happens frequently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal is to reach the <strong>Lost City<\/strong> (on the 3rd day) before turning back. <strong>These ruins are the ancient terrace<\/strong>s of a village once inhabited by the indigenous Taironas. Along the way, some explanations about the <strong>Kogi culture<\/strong> (descendants of the Taironas) are given, but the trek isn&#8217;t primarily about learning this culture\u2014consider it a bonus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Frequented by <strong>many travelers<\/strong>, there are departures <strong>every day from Santa Marta<\/strong>, and it is mandatory to go through a <strong>certified agency<\/strong>\u2014there are five in total, and they all sell treks at the same price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/santa-marta\/lost-city-trek-review\/#postWhat\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"82989\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80751\">The most common option is to do it in 4 days<\/a><\/strong>, but it can also be done in <strong>3 or 5 days<\/strong>\u2014it&#8217;s the same route, just with a different pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a beautiful way to experience the joys (and pains) of a multi-day trek, but I now find the price a bit high compared to other treks you can do in Colombia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lost-City-in-Sierra-Nevada-de-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-2.jpg\" alt=\"Lost City in Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta - Eastern Caribbean Coast\" class=\"wp-image-82248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lost-City-in-Sierra-Nevada-de-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lost-City-in-Sierra-Nevada-de-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lost-City-in-Sierra-Nevada-de-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c1168b2c gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-522f55c2 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-522f55c2\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Bunkuany: alternative to the Lost City | 3 days<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-b0275243\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b0275243\">\n\n<p>The <strong>Bunkuany trek<\/strong>, also located in the <strong>Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta<\/strong>, is an <strong>excellent alternative<\/strong> to the Ciudad Perdida trek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The itinerary for this trek begins in <strong>Calabazo<\/strong>, with an initial 10 km hike through the rainforest to <strong>finca La Momposina<\/strong> for the night. On the second day, a 13 km walk takes you to <strong>Bunkuany<\/strong>, where you&#8217;ll discover local cultures and can <strong>swim in the R\u00edo Piedra<\/strong> before spending the night with the <strong>Koguis<\/strong> in <strong>Teyk\u00fa<\/strong>. The last day is dedicated to <strong>visiting the Kogui village<\/strong> before returning to Calabazo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bunkuany trek has <strong>several advantages. <\/strong>It is less physically demanding, with a total distance of 30 km spread over three days, making it more accessible for moderate adventurers. The experience is also more authentic, with smaller groups limited to 10 people, and nights spent with locals, offering a more interesting cultural immersion. Additionally, this trek is more economical, making the experience more affordable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the Bunkuany site is<strong> less impressive<\/strong> than the Ciudad Perdida.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-386007e7 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-5ed92613 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-5ed92613\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Sunrise from Cerro Kennedy | 2 days<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-2fdb3acb\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2fdb3acb\">\n\n<p><strong>This isn&#8217;t a long jungle trek<\/strong>, unlike the Ciudad Perdida or Bunkuany treks. However, it combines<strong> hiking, stunning views, and culture<\/strong>, which is what really attracted me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several ways to do it, either by <strong>hiking without a guide<\/strong> from <strong>Casas Viejas<\/strong> (above <strong>Minca<\/strong>), or by using <strong>an agency from Santa Marta.<\/strong> The goal is to watch the sunrise over the snowy <strong>Sierra Nevada<\/strong> and reach the summit of <strong>Cerro Kennedy<\/strong> (2900 m).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I particularly like the <strong>two-day tour offered by the expert<\/strong> we know in Santa Marta. She first takes you to a coffee farm, where you spend the night with a local family. She also guides you along <strong>alternative paths<\/strong> rather than the main road, which is wide and dull.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Minca-Colombia-cerro-Kenedy-East-Caribbean-coast-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84666\" style=\"width:933px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Minca-Colombia-cerro-Kenedy-East-Caribbean-coast-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Minca-Colombia-cerro-Kenedy-East-Caribbean-coast-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Minca-Colombia-cerro-Kenedy-East-Caribbean-coast-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-01ca9534 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-04ff7fd3 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-04ff7fd3\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Overnight in an indigenous community<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-ed4716e4\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ed4716e4\">\n\n<p>Four indigenous communities descended from the Taironas live in the <strong>Sierra Nevada<\/strong>: the <strong>Wiwa<\/strong>, <strong>Kogui<\/strong>, <strong>Arhuaco<\/strong>, and <strong>Kankuamo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several agencies offer day trips from <strong>Santa Marta<\/strong> or <strong>Palomino<\/strong> to meet them and learn about their culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, I would much prefer <strong>to spend a night there.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These villages are fairly isolated, involving considerable transport and hiking. And since the inhabitants are quite reserved, <strong>fostering meaningful interactions<\/strong> takes time (and a good guide).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s why <strong>I prefer a two-day experience<\/strong>. It allows for more involvement in daily tasks (trapiche, agriculture, crafts) and a deeper understanding of their relationship with nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Arhuaco-Indigenous-in-Minca-Colombia-East-Caribbean-coast-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Arhuaco-Indigenous-in-Minca-Colombia-East-Caribbean-coast-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Arhuaco-Indigenous-in-Minca-Colombia-East-Caribbean-coast-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Arhuaco-Indigenous-in-Minca-Colombia-East-Caribbean-coast-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9c4f63b9 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-9f7151ae gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-9f7151ae\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Explore the Guajira Desert<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-692af2b0\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-692af2b0\">\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/caribbean-east\/punta-gallinas\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"8860\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80752\">La Guajira<\/a><\/strong>, home to the <strong>Wayuu<\/strong> indigenous people, is a desert at the<strong> northernmost point <\/strong>of the Caribbean coast. These breathtaking landscapes, with contrasting colors\u2014the blue of the sea and the orange of the beaches and cliffs\u2014draw many adventure-seekers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/la-guajira-desert\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"83819\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80753\">The best tours start from Riohacha<\/a><\/strong> early in the morning. If you plan to leave from <strong>Santa Marta<\/strong>, you&#8217;ll need to take a taxi around 3 or 4 AM to reach the departure point. The agency can arrange this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The drawback of departing from Santa Marta is that you&#8217;ll spend<strong> a lot of time in transit <\/strong>(the taxi to Riohacha + the hours in a jeep to reach the different sites in the desert).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, if possible, I recommend starting from <strong>Palomino<\/strong>, <strong>Dibulla<\/strong>, or <strong>Riohacha<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dunas-de-Taroa-Cabo-de-la-Vela-La-Guajia-Colombia-Tom.jpg\" alt=\"Dunas de Taroa Cabo de la Vela - La Guajia Colombia - Tom\" class=\"wp-image-81186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dunas-de-Taroa-Cabo-de-la-Vela-La-Guajia-Colombia-Tom.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dunas-de-Taroa-Cabo-de-la-Vela-La-Guajia-Colombia-Tom-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dunas-de-Taroa-Cabo-de-la-Vela-La-Guajia-Colombia-Tom-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5e73c6de\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-c0062ebb gb-button-text destCta\" href=\"#destExperience\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Best Santa Marta Excursions<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7fb54d61 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7063705b\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lost-City-in-Sierra-Nevada-de-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lost-City-in-Sierra-Nevada-de-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lost-City-in-Sierra-Nevada-de-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lost-City-in-Sierra-Nevada-de-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-4-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7df8370b postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a9b52796 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bf5807a5aef5e9546f2e8a7ce4853472\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">Where to stay in santa marta<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ec63abb418e9b978e0da3eead122fdcb\">Santa Marta&#8217;s best neighborhoods and hotels.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7ece73a2 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e33e9c08 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-38ac68d0 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-38ac68d0\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Staying in the historic center<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-266cbc93\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-266cbc93\">\n\n<p>The <strong>historic center<\/strong> is my top choice when staying in Santa Marta. It\u2019s not particularly impressive, but it still has beautiful colonial buildings. All the <strong>bars, restaurants, and museums<\/strong> are concentrated in the same area, making it perfect for walking around. The small bus terminal for Pamino or Minca is also nearby, as is the marina for boat excursions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/best-hotels-santa-marta-colombia\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"33439\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80754\"><strong>Boutique hotels<\/strong> <strong>and<\/strong> <strong>hostels<\/strong> <\/a>I like in this area:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/recommends\/masaya-santa-marta\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"29370\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80755\" data-lasso-name=\"Masaya Santa Marta\" data-lasso-lid=\"29370\"><strong>Masaya<\/strong> <\/a>and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/viajero-santa-marta-hostel.en-gb.html?\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/viajero-santa-marta-hostel.en-gb.html?\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80756\">Viajero<\/a><\/strong>: Two trendy hostels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a data-lasso-id=\"80757\" data-lasso-name=\"Casa Carolina\" data-lasso-lid=\"29371\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/recommends\/casa-carolina\/\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"29371\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">Casa Carolina<\/a><\/strong> and <a data-lasso-id=\"80758\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/casa-gaitana.en-gb.html?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\"><strong>Casa Gaitana<\/strong><\/a>: Boutique hotels offering excellent value for money.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/recommends\/el-cactus-boutique\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"32949\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80759\" data-lasso-name=\"El Cactus Boutique\" data-lasso-lid=\"32949\">Cactus Boutique<\/a><\/strong>: For a very comfortable apartment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/recommends\/don-pepe\/\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"29373\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80760\" data-lasso-name=\"Don Pepe\" data-lasso-lid=\"29373\">Don Pepe<\/a><\/strong>: The most luxurious hotel in Santa Marta.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Viajero-Hotel-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Colombia-1.jpg\" alt=\"Viajero Hotel - Santa Marta - Eastern Caribbean Coast - Colombia (1)\" class=\"wp-image-91765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Viajero-Hotel-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Colombia-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Viajero-Hotel-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Colombia-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Viajero-Hotel-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Colombia-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/viajero-santa-marta-hostel.en-gb.html?\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/viajero-santa-marta-hostel.en-gb.html?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80761\">Viajero hotel<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e20f2b9d gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-6e62f469 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-6e62f469\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Staying in El Rodadero<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-dcead8c6\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-dcead8c6\">\n\n<p><strong>El Rodadero<\/strong> is a popular area among Americans and Colombians. It features many<strong>modern apartments<\/strong> and hotels along a large beach. It&#8217;s an interesting choice <strong>if you plan to stay for several weeks,<\/strong> but it&#8217;s not my favorite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The beach is crowded with tourists and vendors, walking along the wide avenues is not pleasant, and the historic center is a 15-minute drive away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main advantage is that it&#8217;s easier to find budget-friendly accommodations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a data-lasso-id=\"80762\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/hostal-magdalena.en-gb.html?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hostal <\/a><a data-lasso-id=\"80763\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/hostal-magdalena.en-gb.html?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">Magdalena<\/a><\/strong> &amp; <strong><a data-lasso-id=\"80764\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/akela-gaira.en-gb.html?\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/akela-gaira.en-gb.html?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">Akela Gaira Hotel<\/a><\/strong>: excellent price\/quality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/mandalas-house.en-gb.html?\" data-lasso-id=\"80765\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hotel <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/mandalas-house.en-gb.html?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80766\">Mandalas<\/a>:<\/strong> comfortable option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/1003-el-karey-rodadero.en-gb.html?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80767\">The perfect seaside apartment<\/a><\/strong> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Hotel-Mandalas-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Colombia.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Mandalas - Santa Marta - Eastern Caribbean Coast - Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-91768\" style=\"width:933px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Hotel-Mandalas-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Colombia.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Hotel-Mandalas-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Colombia-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Hotel-Mandalas-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Colombia-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/mandalas-house.en-gb.html?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80768\">Hotel Mandalas<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-31dd1021 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-a3bb91cb gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-a3bb91cb\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Staying in Bello Horizonte &amp; Pozos Colorados<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-75fc1f6b\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-75fc1f6b\">\n\n<p>This is the <strong>upscale suburb of Santa Marta<\/strong>, similar to Rodadero, but better because there is less noise and fewer people on the beaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It features<strong> all-inclusive resorts and beautiful modern apartments<\/strong>, and the <strong>airport is nearby. <\/strong>However, there are not many bars or restaurants in the area, so you&#8217;ll need to eat at your hotel or take a long taxi ride (30 minutes) to the historic center for nightlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/recommends\/casa-verano-en\/\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"28708\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80769\" data-lasso-name=\"Casa Verano En\" data-lasso-lid=\"28708\">Casa Verano<\/a><\/strong> is a perfect boutique hotel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/recommends\/irotama-santa-marta-otras-habitaciones\/\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"55999\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80770\" data-lasso-name=\"Irotama Santa marta otras habitaciones\" data-lasso-lid=\"55999\">Irotama Resort<\/a><\/strong> is the most modern resort in the area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/recommends\/playa-del-ritmo-2\/\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"32867\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80771\" data-lasso-name=\"Playa del Ritmo\" data-lasso-lid=\"32867\">Playa del Ritmo<\/a><\/strong> is great for meeting other travelers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/recommends\/casa-mediterranea\/\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"52667\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80772\" data-lasso-name=\"Casa Mediterranea\" data-lasso-lid=\"52667\">Casa Mediterranea<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/casa-ines-hostal.en-gb.html?\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/casa-ines-hostal.en-gb.html?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80773\">Casa Ines<\/a><\/strong> are 2 excellent options to meet lovely hosts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Casa-del-Verano-1.jpg\" alt=\"Casa del Verano\" class=\"wp-image-32880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Casa-del-Verano-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Casa-del-Verano-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Casa-del-Verano-1-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/recommends\/casa-verano-en\/\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"28708\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80774\" data-lasso-name=\"Casa Verano En\" data-lasso-lid=\"28708\">Casa Verano<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3af68315 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-ed026157 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-ed026157\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Taganga<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-6f710092\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6f710092\">\n\n<p><strong>Taganga<\/strong> is a small coastal village located <strong>10 minutes by car<\/strong> from Santa Marta. It was popular for many years, then fell out of favor with travelers due to safety concerns\u2014but it seems to be peaceful again now. The <strong>vacation atmosphere is pleasant<\/strong>, but the aesthetics are lacking\u2014the streets are littered with potholes and stones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Staying in Taganga is an interesting choice if you want to get <strong>your diving certifications <\/strong>or enjoy accommodations with <strong>stunning sea views.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The village center can be quite noisy on weekends (loud music in the bars), so it&#8217;s best to <strong>stay farther away.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>My favorite hotels<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/hostal-palohe-taganga.en-gb.html?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80775\">Hostal Palohe Taganga <\/a><\/strong>to meet other travelers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/svahns-apart.en-gb.html?\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/svahns-apart.en-gb.html?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80776\">Ocean Lovers Apartamentos<\/a><\/strong> to dive and work online.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/casa-tara.en-gb.html?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80777\">Casa Tara<\/a><\/strong> if you&#8217;re on a budget.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/victoria-house.en-gb.html?\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/victoria-house.en-gb.html?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80778\">Vito Hotel Boutique<\/a><\/strong> for the view.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Vito-Hotel-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Colombia-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Vito-Hotel-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Colombia-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Vito-Hotel-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Colombia-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Vito-Hotel-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Colombia-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/victoria-house.en-gb.html?\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/victoria-house.en-gb.html?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80779\">Vito Hotel<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0af9b0ec\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-ea582cf0 gb-button-text destCta newTab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/where-to-stay-santa-marta-colombia\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-lasso-id=\"80780\">Santa Marta districts<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-262fc5af gb-button-text destCta newTab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/city\/co\/santa-marta.fr.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-lasso-id=\"80781\" target=\"_blank\">Find a hotel<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-baa00202 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-53e86505\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-3-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9299a857 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-38705bff postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-274b670ce567a5dc00f0c754f401b907\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">GOINT OUT IN SANTA MARTA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-98803635584dbb6b9366fd0459ae5c86\">My favorite bars and clubs in Santa Marta<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-282b3b11 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-10195a49 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-f0c1c2e9 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-f0c1c2e9\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Best districts to go out<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-56712892\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-56712892\">\n\n<p><strong>Santa Marta<\/strong> is a <strong>lively beach town<\/strong>, especially when it comes to bars and restaurants. As is typical in Colombia, the best nights to go out are from <strong>Thursday to Saturday<\/strong>, particularly in the middle or end of the month when it&#8217;s payday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two main areas to enjoy the nightlife in Santa Marta:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Around Parque de los Novios (Historic Center)<\/strong>: This area has the most bars and restaurants, especially up Carrera 3. There&#8217;s loud music everywhere, lots of tourists\u2014it&#8217;s a total vacation vibe. It reminds me a bit of Getsemani in Cartagena. You can hop from bar to bar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rodadero<\/strong>: This is where Colombians love to go out. Some sip their bottle of rum on the beach before heading to a nightclub\u2014with incredibly loud music.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Colombia-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Colombia-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Colombia-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Colombia-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-083f0b4a gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-55532473 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-55532473\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Cocktails and sunset<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-2edacd29\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2edacd29\">\n\n<p>In Santa Marta, <strong>the sun sets over the sea<\/strong>, and it&#8217;s always a delightful sight that I try not to miss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can watch it from the promenade with a beer in hand. But if you&#8217;re looking for something with more ambiance, here are three options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>El Viajero<\/strong>: This large hostel has a massive terrace, bar, and pool. The staff frequently organizes activities (perfect for meeting others), and the prices are affordable. However, you won&#8217;t see the end of the sunset from here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Caribbean Team<\/strong>: This trendy spot is located right next to the marina. It offers good cocktails and good music.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BK<\/strong>: For a slightly more upscale evening. The view is unbeatable: you&#8217;re up high, with a view over Rodadero Bay (lovely at night) and the sunset. Sometimes there&#8217;s live music. However, it&#8217;s not the best dining place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Caribbean-Team-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Colombia.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Caribbean-Team-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Colombia.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Caribbean-Team-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Colombia-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Caribbean-Team-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Colombia-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Caribbean Team<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-74a51ffb gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-4755b4a3 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-4755b4a3\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Bars with a good atmosphere<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-c147a188\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c147a188\">\n\n<p>Even in the bars, <strong>coste\u00f1os<\/strong> usually go out late, especially if it&#8217;s a dancing bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>La Puerta<\/strong>: This is my favorite bar in Santa Marta. It plays a mix of salsa, reggaeton, merengue, and champeta. The decor is pretty cool, and there&#8217;s a space for dancing. The clientele is very local and tends to be 30+.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Crab&#8217;s Bar<\/strong>: A place where you can spend the evening listening to rock music. Even the decor is rock and roll. Prices are reasonable, but I found it quite cold due to the air conditioning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>El Mono Rojo<\/strong>: A blend of La Puerta and Crab&#8217;s Bar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fcf57d58 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-96194a2d gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-96194a2d\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Nightclubs<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-a895f211\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a895f211\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>La Brisa Loca<\/strong>: This is the spot to party until late. It&#8217;s a huge rooftop above a hostel, offering two different vibes\u2014reggaeton and electro. There is an entrance fee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rodadero and Taganga<\/strong>: There can be major weekend parties, but it&#8217;s often hit or miss.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"wp-image-91781\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/La-Brisa-Loca-Bar-in-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Colombia.jpg\" alt=\"La Brisa Loca Bar in Santa Marta - Eastern Caribbean Coast - Colombia\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/La-Brisa-Loca-Bar-in-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Colombia.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/La-Brisa-Loca-Bar-in-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Colombia-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/La-Brisa-Loca-Bar-in-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-Colombia-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure> <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-54582062\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d591d167 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-177a4964\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Music-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Music-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Music-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Music-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2c8ba324 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7f0930bc postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ba35cc0f660f72698ce02f7133a552a1\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">eating in Santa Marta<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3495d4be7d557c2c564f9c247c87553b\">My favorite cafes and restaurants in Santa Marta.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c3eb1e13 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7ff554d7 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-7cab3729 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-7cab3729\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Seafood and fish<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-acf50cee\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-acf50cee\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>LamArt<\/strong>: Ideal for ceviche and handmade pasta. They also offer a delicious daily menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ma\u00f1e Cayon<\/strong>: Perfect for enjoying a cazuela with your feet in the sand. However, I had to wait a long time to be served.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7216a97a gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-1539326c gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-1539326c\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Colombian cuisine<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-babcffc1\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-babcffc1\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mompox Cafe &amp; Bistro<\/strong>: This restaurant draws inspiration from the cuisine of Mompox and the rest of the Caribbean coast. The dishes are packed with flavor, and the service is impeccable. You can go there without hesitation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lulo Caf\u00e9 Bar<\/strong>: The ideal spot to rediscover your love for <strong>arepas<\/strong>\u2014it certainly worked for me.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>La Muzzer\u00eda<\/strong>: For a traditional <strong>Cayeye<\/strong>\u2014mashed green bananas, baked with parmesan and a hint of suero.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d6066e55 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-28c3c038 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-28c3c038\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Romantic restaurants<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-617c1efb\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-617c1efb\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Serena Tropical Bistro<\/strong>: A well-decorated restaurant offering lovely views of the marina, ideal for enjoying a cocktail at sunset followed by a tasty meal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Guasimo<\/strong>: An upscale restaurant with a chef who specializes in using local products to create unique dishes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-dffd2fd3 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-e7cbfcef gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-e7cbfcef\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Snack and coffee<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-94e14c36\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-94e14c36\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>IKaro Cafe<\/strong>: The perfect spot to hang out if you feel peckish. Excellent breakfasts and vegetarian dishes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vivolo Caf\u00e9<\/strong>: The best coffee in Santa Marta I\u2019ve found, and you can book experiences there.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-118fe533\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-de19d5e3 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-74278eec\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Restaurant-in-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Restaurant-in-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Restaurant-in-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Restaurant-in-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast--768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bcfe45f8 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d3cbfee8 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9ab13254a2f156f713a5ad18beafe7da\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">Getting to Santa Marta<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-34d5a30ab66bfe3e68fb338b0ee014b6\">By bus or plane.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8bab8432 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e3fd3ef7 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-e4dea3c4 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-e4dea3c4\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">The Simon Bolivar airport<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-0cfc9a0c\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0cfc9a0c\">\n\n<p><strong>Sim\u00f3n Bol\u00edvar International Airport<\/strong> is located in the <strong>Bello Horizonte<\/strong> neighborhood, outside the city. I love arriving in Santa Marta because the plane lands by the sea. The taxi ride to the historic center takes about <strong>30 minutes<\/strong>. Public transport takes about an hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only international flight is from <strong>Panama City<\/strong>. However, there are direct flights from several Colombian cities: <strong>Bogota<\/strong>, <strong>Medellin<\/strong>, <strong>Cali<\/strong>, and <strong>Pereira<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The airlines include <strong>Avianca<\/strong>, <strong>Latam<\/strong>, <strong>Jetsmart<\/strong>, <strong>Wingo<\/strong>, and <strong>Clicair<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f28fc94f gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-10f51275 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-10f51275\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">The main bus terminal<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-a62b58a5\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a62b58a5\">\n\n<p>The terminal is located on the <strong>Troncal del Caribe<\/strong> (the only main road in this part of the Caribbean coast). It is about a 10-minute taxi ride from downtown. In case of heavy rains, this part of the city gets flooded and becomes chaotic (no taxis and massive traffic jams).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will arrive here if you take the long-distance buses from the main cities of the country (<strong>Cartagena<\/strong>, <strong>Medellin<\/strong>, <strong>Bogota<\/strong>, <strong>Bucaramanga<\/strong>, <strong>Riohacha<\/strong>, <strong>Barranquilla<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-94a629fb gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-c3df5c9a gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-c3df5c9a\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Bus shuttle<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-41f57406\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-41f57406\">\n\n<p>It&#8217;s the best option if you&#8217;re coming from <strong>Barranquilla<\/strong> or <strong>Cartagena<\/strong> because the departures and arrivals are closer to the city centers, and there are fewer stops. The two agencies that operate this service are <strong>Marsol<\/strong> and <strong>Berlinastur<\/strong>. Departures are every 20 minutes, and booking in advance is impossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only downside is that there is<strong> little space <\/strong>for luggage or legroom\u2014don&#8217;t bring your big rolling suitcase.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5e835355 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-c2076a72 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-c2076a72\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">The mercado publico<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-e43dc3d1\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e43dc3d1\">\n\n<p>Departures for <strong>Tayrona<\/strong> (1 hour), <strong>Palomino<\/strong> (2 hours), and <strong>Minca<\/strong> (40 minutes) leave from the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/FYTZgB8F8enMZqa17\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80782\">Mercado P\u00fablico<\/a><\/strong> (in the city center). They run every 30 minutes from 6 AM to 6 PM\u2014except for Minca, where the service stops at 4:30 PM.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e451cc56 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-e980c09b gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-e980c09b\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Car rental<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-33820848\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-33820848\">\n\n<p>I don&#8217;t find it very useful on the Caribbean coast because there&#8217;s only one road, so<strong> it&#8217;s easy to get around by bus. <\/strong>Additionally, <strong>coste\u00f1os tend to drive<\/strong> like they&#8217;re in Mario Kart, which is a bit worrisome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you plan to explore the <strong>Sierra Nevada<\/strong>, you&#8217;ll need to hire an experienced driver<strong> with a jeep<\/strong>, as many roads are in poor condition\u2014except for the road to <strong>Minca<\/strong>, which is very good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Localiza<\/strong> is the rental agency I recommend in Colombia.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8b2bd284\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-08e2bb54 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-68a8ccaa\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/airport-Plane-Colombia.jpg\" alt=\"airport Plane Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-81370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/airport-Plane-Colombia.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/airport-Plane-Colombia-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/airport-Plane-Colombia-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f27afc43 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1557e384 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d70cc0aed5c06d46afd39b93382f9a91\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">Getting Around Santa Marta<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2734285a86e148e7977ab9d3e8e0f798\">Like Forrest Gump.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-dcd6cf7b gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e0dcb4a5 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-9e653fa3 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-9e653fa3\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Taxis and Apps<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-785826ef\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-785826ef\">\n\n<p>Taxis in Santa Marta have meters, but<strong> almost no one uses them.<\/strong> So, confirm the fare before getting in, as Santa Marta taxi drivers can be a bit tricky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I usually take taxis to <strong>Taganga<\/strong>, <strong>Bahia Concha<\/strong>, the terminal, and the airport. You can also take one directly to <strong>Minca<\/strong> or <strong>Tayrona<\/strong> to save time and enjoy more comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for apps, I recommend <strong>Hey Taxi<\/strong>, which works well in Santa Marta. There&#8217;s also <strong>InDrive<\/strong> and <strong>Uber<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-34b97a04 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-12694c63 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-12694c63\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">On foot<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-adb9c68c\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-adb9c68c\">\n\n<p>The historic center of the city is very small. You can walk from one end to the other in less than ten minutes.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9c10225a gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-b8fdf91c gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-b8fdf91c\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Moto-taxis<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-cf4f27ca\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cf4f27ca\">\n\n<p>It is a rather frightening option, but sometimes you have no choice. It&#8217;s raining, and you absolutely have to get on a plane, for example. Of course, you can&#8217;t use them if you have a suitcase.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6ae3f7b6 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-760bcd40 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-760bcd40\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Boats<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-7010c31c\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7010c31c\">\n\n<p>The marina is adjacent to the historic center. From there, boats leave to visit<strong> the surrounding beaches.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be careful; the swell <strong>is strong from December to April<\/strong>, and some local agencies may overcrowd small boats heading to Tayrona Park. Using a reputable agency recommended by other travelers (like us) is advisable.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-433ad369\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8df88919 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cef7ead7\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/street-in-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/street-in-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/street-in-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/street-in-Santa-Marta-Eastern-Caribbean-Coast-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0ea09106 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c0c765e3 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-15fd82a4e37986a93aaa3dbd8ec59210\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">IS SANTA MARTA SAFE?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bf37f2c3742611565b70149ba93374c9\">Be cautious.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-52ad1c5e gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7482379e gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-faa05cda gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-faa05cda\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">The historic center<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-b36aa79b\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b36aa79b\">\n\n<p>The downtown area of Santa Marta is close to a less advisable neighborhood, so it&#8217;s better not to stray too far from the tourist area at night\u2014<strong>Calle 15 to Calle 22 and Carrera 1 to Carrera 5<\/strong>, where there are usually many people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In any case, be mindful of your belongings.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5f269476 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-09a6186c gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-09a6186c\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Taganga<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 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in 2015 (drug trafficking, thefts), but it seems to have settled down\u2014according to the locals.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5425f3a8 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-c65f0f7d gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-c65f0f7d\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Pedestrian path between Santa Marta and Rodadero<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-3054a749\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3054a749\">\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t take it\u2014several robbery stories.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ae33a511\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-47019a0a gb-button-text destCta newTab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/why-is-colombia-safe-in-2017-2018\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-lasso-id=\"80783\">Colombia Safety Tips<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div 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