Things to do in Santa Marta

Activities, attractions and tours
Taganga Beach showing a coastal town, a beach and a bay or harbour
Santa Marta
Rodadero Beach which includes general coastal views, a coastal town and a skyscraper
Taganga Beach which includes a coastal town, a sandy beach and swimming
Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino which includes interior views and art

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Beautiful view of the beach with palm trees

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What to do in Santa Marta


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Areas of Santa Marta

Rodadero Beach featuring a hotel, a coastal town and a beach

El Rodadero

5/5(1 area review)

El Rodadero is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Rodadero Beach and Arrecife Shopping Center.

El Rodadero
Historic Center which includes street scenes, a city and heritage elements

Historic Center

4/5(8 area reviews)

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Center. A stop by Parque de Los Novios or Santa Marta Beach might round out your trip.

Historic Center
Historic Center featuring a city and street scenes

Barrio Centro

If you're spending some time in Barrio Centro, Parque de Los Novios and Santa Marta Cathedral are top sights worth seeing.

Barrio Centro
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Mamatoco

Though Mamatoco may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino and Tayrona National Natural Park.

Mamatoco
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Bavaria

When in Bavaria, you can plan a visit to Parque de Los Novios and Santa Marta Cathedral, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Bavaria
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San Martín

While San Martín may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Parque de Los Novios and Santa Marta Beach.

San Martín

 

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