Santa Marta

Santa Marta

Historic port town on the Caribbean coast, gateway to Tayrona National Park

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🏛️Main Attractions

  • Tayrona National Park
  • Ciudad Perdida
  • Rodadero Beach
  • Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino
  • Minka Village

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🏨Recommended Hotels

  • Hotel Boutique Casa Carolina
  • Irotama Resort
  • Casa de Leda
  • Masaya Santa Marta

🍜Restaurants & Food

Ouzo
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Mediterranean-Caribbean Fusion

La Cevicheria del Parque
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Fresh Ceviche & Seafood

El Bistro
¥¥

International Cuisine

Lulo Café Bar
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Coffee & Breakfast

Mercado Público
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Local Food Market

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💡 Travel Tips

  • Visit Tayrona National Park for pristine Caribbean beaches and jungle trails—overnight stay recommended
  • Trek Ciudad Perdida (Lost City)—challenging 4-5 day hike to ancient ruins, requires guide
  • Taganga is budget-friendly beach village 10 minutes away—great for diving and backpackers
  • Santa Marta is gateway to Sierra Nevada—indigenous Kogi villages and coffee farms
  • Avoid rainy season (September-November)—heat and humidity intense year-round

📋Quick Info

📅Best Season

December to April (dry season)

💰Daily Budget

COP 100,000-200,000/day ($25-50 USD, mid-range)/day

👥Popular With
Beach loversbackpackersadventure trekkers
🗓️Recommended Stay

3-5 days

🌐Timezone

UTC-5 (Colombia Time)

💬Local Language

Spanish

💱Currency

Colombian Peso (COP)

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