Santa Marta: An 8-Day Adventure in Colombia

Ali Özdemir

14 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 8-day journey to Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia. Explore stunning beaches, visit historical landmarks, and indulge in delicious local cuisine.

Trip to Santa Marta

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$29

$ 3

AC Hotel by Marriott Santa Marta

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

Directions

Built in 1608, revolutionary leader Simon Bolivar's final home features a museum & botanical garden.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$10

1 - 2 min

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Airy museum housed on a hacienda compound featuring contemporary pieces from Latin American artists.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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18 - 22 min

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Compact public park featuring a monument to Simón Bolívar, with landscaped gardens & ocean views.

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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La tienda de los caficultores colombianos

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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3 - 4 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Day 2

$29

$ 4

AC Hotel by Marriott Santa Marta

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

Directions

No-nonsense dorms in a laid-back property with its own strip of beach, a bar & French food.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

Grand marble neoclassical temple honoring Italy's first king & First World War soldiers.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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16 - 20 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$12

Day 3

$33

$ 4

AC Hotel by Marriott Santa Marta

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

Directions

Energetic ocean cove offering calm waters for snorkeling, boats, eateries & cliffside trails.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

25 - 30 min

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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$12

Day 4

$40

$ 4

AC Hotel by Marriott Santa Marta

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

Directions

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$13

13 - 16 min

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Indoor-outdoor aquarium with interactive swimming pools, shark feeding & educational exhibits.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$18

16 - 20 min

Directions

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Catholic church with a bell tower & an interior lined with religious paintings & statues.

12:15 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 5

$22

$ 3

AC Hotel by Marriott Santa Marta

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

Directions

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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Circa-1745 mansion with a storied past, now home to an archaeological museum & information center.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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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

4 - 5 min

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Urban retreat with stately monuments & park benches, surrounded by a lively restaurant/bar scene.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$12

1 - 2 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Day 6

$26

AC Hotel by Marriott Santa Marta

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 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.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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3 - 4 min

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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$10

1 - 2 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 7

$41

$ 4

AC Hotel by Marriott Santa Marta

Depart from your stay 🏨

82 - 99 min

Directions

Coastal stretch of palm-fringed beaches backed by lush mountains with ruins of a pre-Hispanic town.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

64 - 77 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$12

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 8

AC Hotel by Marriott Santa Marta

Depart from your stay 🏨

Budget breakdown: $240 In total

Activities & Food:$219

Transport:$21