Santa Marta Essentials
Santa Marta combines the oldest colonial architecture in South America with the biodiversity of the Sierra Nevada mountains and Tayrona National Natural Park. This selection features the 18th-century cathedral and the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, the estate where Simón Bolívar died in 1830. It includes the archaeological ruins of Ciudad Perdida and El Pueblito, alongside Caribbean beaches like Cabo San Juan and La Piscina, known for their natural rock barriers and clear waters.
A Tayrona National Park
The Tayrona National Natural Park is a protected area in the Colombian northern Caribbean region and within the jurisdiction of the city of…
B The Lost City
Ciudad Perdida is the archaeological site of an ancient city in Colombia's Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
C Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino
La Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino is an hacienda or quinta built in the 17th century, famous for being the death place of Simón Bolívar on…
D Basílica de Santa Marta
White-walled cathedral dating back to 1766, recognized as the oldest in South America. It served as the initial burial site for Simón Bolívar before his remains were moved to Caracas.
E Parque de Los Novios
Lined with an array of restaurants and bars, this square is considered to be the beating heart of Santa Marta.
Cabo beach
Located within Tayrona National Park, this beach features two mirrored bays separated by a rocky peninsula topped with a distinctive hilltop gazebo and hammock area.
Casa Elemento Viewpoint
A mountain viewpoint in Minca known for its oversized hammocks offering panoramic views over the Sierra Nevada jungle canopy toward the Caribbean Sea.
H Playas de Santa Marta
The main city beach adjacent to the historic center, featuring a wide boardwalk and views of the busy port and the Morro de Santa Marta islet.
I Arrecifes Beach
Definitely worth the walk, the pristine beauty of this beach and its surroundings will take your breath away.
J La Piscina
A calm swimming area in Tayrona National Park protected by a natural barrier of coral reefs and rocks that breaks the Caribbean surf.
K El Pueblito
These ruins of an ancient town are hidden in the jungle just two-hour walk from the beaches of Tayrona.
Parque Simón Bolivar
A central plaza near the waterfront featuring a statue of the Liberator and surrounded by colonial-era buildings, including the Tairona Gold Museum.
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