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Santa Marta
Colombia - Magdalena
Colombia - Magdalena
Santa Marta, the oldest tourist city in Colombia, is the gateway to the Sierra Nevada and Tayrona National Park. It combines colonial history, Caribbean beaches and access to Ciudad Perdida. Perfect for adventure, culture and relaxation.
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Explore the mysteries of Colombia's pre-Columbian civilisations, from the statues of San Agustín to the Lost City near Santa Marta.
Immerse yourself in the Colombian Caribbean, from the colonial history of Cartagena to the pristine beaches of Tayrona and the Raizal culture of San Andrés.
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The oldest tourist city in Colombia, with colonial architecture and Caribbean culture
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Historic estate where Liberator Simón Bolívar died, with a museum and gardens
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Historic cathedral in the heart of the city, one of the oldest in Colombia
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Park access from Santa Marta, with pristine beaches and tropical rainforest
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Pre-Columbian archaeological site in the Sierra Nevada, reached from Santa Marta
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Archaeological site of the Tayrona culture deep in the rainforest
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The most iconic beach in the park, with white sand and palm trees
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💰 Estimated price: $20-40
📍 View on Google Maps →💰 Estimated price: $10-25
📍 View on Google Maps →💰 Estimated price: $15-35
📍 View on Google Maps →📍 Places they visit: Historic Centre, San Pedro Alejandrino Estate, El Rodadero
🕐 Horario: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
📞 Phone: +57 313 111 2222
📍 Places they visit: Ciudad Perdida, Tayrona, Playa Cristal
🕐 Horario: 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM
📞 Phone: +57 314 222 3333
Taste the traditional flavours of this region
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A powerful, compact pocket flashlight, ideal for night outings or hikes in the Colombian Amazon rainforest.
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