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A Week in Santa Marta: Beaches, History, and Delicious Food

Reggie Moreno

Reggie Moreno

8 Oct 2023

Join me on a 7-day adventure to Santa Marta, Colombia. Explore beautiful beaches, visit historical landmarks, and indulge in mouthwatering cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable journey!

Trip to Santa Marta

Day 1
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$28

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$ 2

Caffè Capitolino
With external access from the steps of the Capitol Hill, on the top floor of the beautiful building that houses the Capitoline Museums, is located the Terrazza Caffarelli.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
8 - 11 min

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Monument to Victor Emmanuel II
Grand marble neoclassical temple honoring Italy's first king & First World War soldiers.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino
Built in 1608, revolutionary leader Simon Bolivar's final home features a museum & botanical garden.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$10
17 - 21 min

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Parque Bolívar
Compact public park featuring a monument to Simón Bolívar, with landscaped gardens & ocean views.
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Juan Valdez Café
La tienda de los caficultores colombianos
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
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$4
3 - 4 min

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Deluchi Pizza por Metro
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 2
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$31

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$ 2

Restaurante Luruaco
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
3 - 4 min

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Playa Bello Horizonte
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
15 - 18 min

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Hotel Rodadero Inn by GEH Suites
Casual hotel offering understated rooms, some with balconies, plus a restaurant & an outdoor pool.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Mexicali
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$4
3 - 4 min

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El SaBoR dE ItAliA
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$12
Day 3
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$52

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$ 3

Juan Valdez Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
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
12 - 15 min

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Playa Inca Inca
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$13
11 - 14 min

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El Pibe
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$8
2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$12
Day 4
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$14

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$ 2

El Paisa
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
4 - 5 min

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Blu Hotel by Tamacá - Sercotel
Simple rooms in a relaxed hotel offering a restaurant, a salon & an outdoor pool, plus sea views.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Parque de los Novios
Urban retreat with stately monuments & park benches, surrounded by a lively restaurant/bar scene.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Bahía de Santa Marta
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Restaurante China Town
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$6
1 - 2 min

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Ben & Josep's
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Day 5
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$55

La Morena
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
8 - 11 min

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Playa Genemaka
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$13
7 - 10 min

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Playa de Taganga
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$13
1 - 2 min

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Taganga Extreme Café
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
1 - 2 min

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El bonito
MOJITO & CUBALIBRE · 2 X 1· HAPPY HOUR EVERY DAY · 17:00-23:00 ·
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 6
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$35

Café Bonsai
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
13 - 20 min

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Playa Grande, Taganga
Energetic ocean cove offering calm waters for snorkeling, boats, eateries & cliffside trails.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
12 - 18 min

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La Morena
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
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La Morena
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Day 7
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$0

Budget breakdown: $221 In total

Activities & Food:$214
Transport:$7