5 Days in Santa Marta: Beaches, History, and Delicious Food

Laura Daniela Manosalva Florez

28 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling adventure in Santa Marta, Colombia. Explore ancient monuments, relax on stunning beaches, and savor mouthwatering local cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with sun, sand, and cultural wonders.

Trip to Santa Marta

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Monuments, Museums, and Coffee Delights

$22

$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

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

19 - 23 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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1 - 2 min

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La tienda de los caficultores colombianos

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Day 2Beach Bliss and Architectural Marvels

$17

$ 2

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

14 - 17 min

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

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Day 3Paradise Found at Playa Grande

$21

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

12 - 18 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Day 4Discovering the Natural Beauty of Tayrona National Park

$31

$ 2

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

61 - 74 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Day 5Sun, Sand, and Pizza by the Sea

$37

$ 2

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

16 - 20 min

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10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

1 - 2 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$12

Budget breakdown: $132 In total

Activities & Food:$127

Transport:$6