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7 Days in Santa Marta: A Journey of Coffee, Beaches, and Adventure

LEYDI STEPHANIE MOSQUERA ORTIZ

LEYDI STEPHANIE MOSQUERA ORTIZ

26 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 7-day itinerary to Santa Marta, Colombia. Discover the rich coffee culture, explore historical landmarks, soak up the sun on beautiful beaches, and indulge in delicious local cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Santa Marta

Day 1Coffee, History, and Trampolines
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$26

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$ 2

Juan Valdez Café
La tienda de los caficultores colombianos
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
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
12 - 15 min

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Monumento a El Pibe Valderrama
Colossal bronze sculpture portraying iconic Colombian former footballer Carlos "El Pibe" Valderrama.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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Kangu Park Trampolines
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$8
5 - 8 min

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Pudines Machy
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$4
Day 2Captivating Cafés and Beach Bliss
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$31

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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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$2
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
Playa Grande, Taganga
Energetic ocean cove offering calm waters for snorkeling, boats, eateries & cliffside trails.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$13
12 - 18 min

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La Morena
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$4
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.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$13
Day 3Coffee, Aquarium, and Cathedral
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$28

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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
8 - 10 min

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Cerro Ziruma
Small, tree-covered mountain with hilltop vistas of Santa Marta Bay & Rodadero Beach.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Catedral Basílica de Santa Marta
Catholic church with a bell tower & an interior lined with religious paintings & statues.
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Juan Valdez Café
La tienda de los caficultores colombianos
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
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$8
1 - 2 min

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Parque Bolívar
Compact public park featuring a monument to Simón Bolívar, with landscaped gardens & ocean views.
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Day 4Mexican Delights and Artistic Exploration
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$15

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$ 3

Mexicali
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
2 - 3 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.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
16 - 20 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 - 5 min

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Centro Cultural San Juan
Small cultural center in a former seminary building, with cultural artifacts & varying art exhibits.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Subway
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$6
8 - 11 min

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Bolivariano Museum of Contemporary Art
Airy museum housed on a hacienda compound featuring contemporary pieces from Latin American artists.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$5
Day 5Gastronomic Delights and Golden Treasures
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$24

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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
12 - 15 min

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10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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CASA DE MADAME AGUSTINE
Circa-1745 mansion with a storied past, now home to an archaeological museum & information center.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 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.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$8
1 - 2 min

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La12 Restaurante
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$12
Day 6Conquer the Tallest Peak
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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 7Grilled Delights and Natural Wonders
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$45

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$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
59 - 71 min

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Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona
Coastal stretch of palm-fringed beaches backed by lush mountains with ruins of a pre-Hispanic town.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$25
61 - 74 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$12

Budget breakdown: $180 In total

Activities & Food:$168
Transport:$12