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Santa Marta: A Journey of Discovery

HELENA BUSTAMANTE

HELENA BUSTAMANTE

20 Nov 2023

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day adventure in Santa Marta, Colombia. Explore historic landmarks, indulge in local cuisine, and soak up the sun on pristine beaches.

Trip to Santa Marta

Day 1
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$4

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$ 2

Pan Caliente
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
5 - 8 min

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Monumento a El Pibe Valderrama
Colossal bronze sculpture portraying iconic Colombian former footballer Carlos "El Pibe" Valderrama.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Catedral Basílica de Santa Marta
Catholic church with a bell tower & an interior lined with religious paintings & statues.
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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CASA DE MADAME AGUSTINE
Circa-1745 mansion with a storied past, now home to an archaeological museum & information center.
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$17

Juan Valdez Café
La tienda de los caficultores colombianos
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
8 - 11 min

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Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino
Built in 1608, revolutionary leader Simon Bolivar's final home features a museum & botanical garden.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$10
1 - 2 min

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Bolivariano Museum of Contemporary Art
Airy museum housed on a hacienda compound featuring contemporary pieces from Latin American artists.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$5
Day 3
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$22

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$ 3

La Morena
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
5 - 6 min

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Playa rosita
No-nonsense dorms in a laid-back property with its own strip of beach, a bar & French food.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$13
17 - 21 min

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Museo del Oro Tairona - Casa de la Aduana
Free, bilingual museum with 4 galleries & tours featuring the life & artifacts of indigenous people.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$8
Day 4
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$22

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$ 2

Juan Valdez Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
4 - 5 min

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Acuario Mundo Marino
Indoor-outdoor aquarium with interactive swimming pools, shark feeding & educational exhibits.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$18
18 - 22 min

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Centro Cultural San Juan
Small cultural center in a former seminary building, with cultural artifacts & varying art exhibits.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 5
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$24

El Paisa
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
4 - 6 min

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Acuario Rodadero
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$20
Day 6
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$0

Day 7
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$0

Pico Cristóbal Colón
Soaring mountain peak, over 5000 meters high, known for its snow capped summit & sweeping views.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 8
+

$0

Budget breakdown: $94 In total

Activities & Food:$89
Transport:$6