Santa Marta

Santa Marta

Santa Marta in Magdalena (Colombia)

Santa Marta guide

Santa Marta is tasty; It is a city where diversity is present in its territory, in its people and in every cultural aspect that composes it, it is a destination that welcomes all its visitors and makes them feel at home.

Why is it so unique? Its main characteristic is the one of its territory, unforgettable landscapes in which the green of its vegetation, the blue of its seas, the yellow of the sun and the sand and the contrast of the beaches with the white of the snow of the Sierra Nevada do that it is an obligatory destination that makes it clear that it is possible to have everything.

What to do in Santa Marta

Fifth of San Pedro Alejandrino.

This beautiful hacienda, was built in 1068, divided by its classical structure where the liberator Simón Bolívar spent his last days and the modern sector where amazing sculptures are found, with an imposing botanical garden, this place is perfect if you want to know more about the history of the city and its importance.

Cathedral of Santa Marta

Being this the oldest in Colombia, you have a great history about religion in our country, inside it you can see the ceramic saints that Colombians venerate, also the remains of the founder are next to the altar. It is located in the heart of the historic center of Santa Marta and around it are the most emblematic colonial houses of the city.

Gold Museum.

Interested in our indigenous cultures? This is the ideal place for you, enjoy video documentaries inside your colonial style facilities, different communities and their crafts.


For nature lovers in Santa Marta.

Minca

This quiet coffee town located at the entrance to the Sierra Nevada park has a wide variety of activities, among which the cycle of mountaineering, horseback riding, bird watching, yoga, waterfall baths and restaurants offering different gastronomic styles.

If the heat in Santa Marta is too much for you, come and enjoy the cool temperature with a cup of coffee in Minca.

Crystal Beach

Just by its name, this is a great option if you are looking for a restful day in the quieter beach of Tayrona Park, thanks to the clarity of its waters and the small waves, the practice of snorkeling is one of the favorites of its visitors .

Admission is only allowed for 300 people per day, which makes it ideal for relaxing. Enjoy the delicious typical dish of the area (fried fish, rice with coconut, salad and patacones), while you work to have a perfect tan.

Cabo San Juan.

The most recognized beach in the Tayrona Park, offers one of the most amazing views of the jungle by the sea and one of the magical sunsets in the region, after a 2-hour walk, passing by different beaches, you can reach this place has an excellent place to camp or sleep in hammocks facing the sea, the place offers service restaurants, baths and snorkeling, perfect for a weekend!

Village.

You want to walk? Prepare your boots! The road to Pueblito is one of the most exciting of the Tayrona park, with approximately 6 hours of walking, entering by Calabazo towards the exit Zaino, you can enjoy the jungle, beaches and animal sightings, do not forget to bring your bathing suit, to enjoy the crystal clear waters in your rest.

Lost City.

Known as the Colombian Machu Pichu, this trip lasts between 4, 5 or 6 days, where you can put your physical condition to the limit, while enjoying a bath in the stunning waterfalls of cold water that come directly from the peaks of the Sierra Nevada. You meet people from all over the world and interact with indigenous and peasant cultures.

Boyfriend's park.

This is the perfect plan at night, a place that has the most restaurants in the city, bars and nightclubs, is suitable for single travelers or groups wishing to interact with the locals of the city, the ideal day to visit is the Saturdays, this also has several hostels and hotels where you can enjoy at a comfortable price.

Taganga

This small fishing village is ideal for relaxing, has one of the cheapest places to dive in the world, parties that last until dawn, restaurants, bars facing the bay and very good craft shops.

Known as the town of "Sal Si Puedes", this district of the city of Santa Marta is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Colombia.

Food in Santa Marta

The sea, the Sierra Nevada and the cultural mix of indigenous people, Spaniards and Africans, form a typical gastronomic legacy, where fish, seafood, carimañolas (cassava-based fritters), egg and yam arepas (a tuber) and enyucados are essential (What are sweets).

In the Samarian kitchen, the fruits of the sea, the rice with coconut and the preparations made with: 'Guineo verde' (unripened banana) like the popular pachangao or cayeye banana, prepared with shredded guineo and costeño cheese and other basic preparations of the Caribbean flavor that characterizes each of the dishes of this region.

In the same way, the combination of exotic preparations, result in outstanding dishes based on citrus juices, pepper and fine herbs. There is nothing better than sitting on the beach or in an open-air restaurant to receive the breeze off the coast and delight the palate with preparations that alter the senses. Every salty or sweet snack like cocadas or tamarind balls will make you not want to stop eating.

YOU HAVE TO TRY THEM!

El cayeye, an unripened banana-based dish consisting of guineo and costeño cheese, a dish that you can find in almost any restaurant. You can not miss the sea delicacies, the fried fish, the catfish in sauce, the patacones, the rice and desserts such as the tamarind balls or the cocadas that represent the explosive flavors and the savory of an area that always has many delights to offer.

You can not miss a fresh coconut water, just down from those palms that set the beaches and make us feel in paradise. Ask for one on the beach, sit down and take it and enjoy the scenery.

Chipi Chipi

This small mollusk is a good companion of several dishes of the Colombian Caribbean. Excel rice with chipi chipi.
 
Seafood

Shrimp, lobster, prawns and oysters frequently appear in the food of the region.
 
WHERE TO EAT?

The wide variety of restaurants of good quality that serve national and international dishes has turned Santa Marta into a strong destination in terms of its cuisine. You can enjoy several places that suit your taste, although the idea is to try new dishes that stimulate your senses. Ask for the most popular restaurants in the area, try the recommended dish and let yourself go. You can not stay without trying the street food, the egg arepa and the sweet coconut.

Climate in Santa Marta

Due to the characteristic topography of the city, there are all the thermal floors, and several types of vegetation, such as humid tropical and dry only a few kilometers from each other in the area that includes this mountain massif, thus resulting in the city with greatest biodiversity in the world. Its average temperature is 82.4 °F; and a dry air predominates due to the breezes coming from the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.