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10 Days in Santa Marta: A Journey of Sun, Sea, and Culture

Julián Esteban Hernández Roca

Julián Esteban Hernández Roca

13 Dec 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Santa Marta, Colombia, where you'll discover stunning beaches, visit historical sites, and savor delicious local cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable experience filled with relaxation, exploration, and cultural immersion.

Trip to Santa Marta

Day 1Beach Bliss and Golden Treasures
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$19

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$ 2

La Morena
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
6 - 8 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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$6
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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$4
1 - 2 min

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Juan Valdez Café
La tienda de los caficultores colombianos
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$2
1 - 2 min

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La12 Restaurante
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$5
Day 2Taganga's Charm and Coastal Delights
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$16

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$ 2

Taganga Extreme Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$1
1 - 2 min

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Playa de Taganga
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$6
13 - 16 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
9 - 11 min

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Bahía de Santa Marta
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Restaurante China Town
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$2
1 - 2 min

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Ben & Josep's
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6
Day 3Coffee, Art, and Tranquil Waters
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$20

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$ 1

Café Bonsai
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$1
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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$6
25 - 30 min

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Bolivariano Museum of Contemporary Art
Airy museum housed on a hacienda compound featuring contemporary pieces from Latin American artists.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$3
8 - 11 min

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Subway
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$4
4 - 5 min

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Asadero El Banano
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6
Day 4History, Parks, and Sweet Treats
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$16

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$ 2

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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$5
12 - 15 min

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Kangu Park Trampolines
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$4
5 - 8 min

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Pudines Machy
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$3
3 - 4 min

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Delicias Arabes Náder
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$2
10 - 12 min

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Parque del Agua
No time set
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Free
Day 5Cathedral Splendor and Cultural Gems
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$13

Bendito Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
1 - 2 min

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Catedral Basílica de Santa Marta
Catholic church with a bell tower & an interior lined with religious paintings & statues.
9:00 AM - 9:45 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.
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Centro Cultural San Juan
Small cultural center in a former seminary building, with cultural artifacts & varying art exhibits.
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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12:45 PM - 1:15 PM
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Free
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Oliva
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
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$6
4 - 6 min

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ChowDogs
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$5
13 - 20 min

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Parque San Miguel
No time set
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Free
Day 6Gastronomic Delights and Beachside Fun
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$27

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$ 2

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

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Playa Bello Horizonte
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$6
16 - 20 min

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Acuario Mundo Marino
Indoor-outdoor aquarium with interactive swimming pools, shark feeding & educational exhibits.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$9
2 - 3 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$5
2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
13 - 16 min

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Nuevo Rodadero
No time set
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Free
Day 7Fortresses, Beaches, and Local Flavors
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$21

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$ 1

El Paisa
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
3 - 4 min

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Playa El Rodadero
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$6
15 - 18 min

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San Fernando’s Fort
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$3
25 - 38 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$6
5 - 8 min

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Baguettina Restaurante
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$2
Day 8Coffee Aromas and Aquatic Wonders
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$22

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$ 1

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

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Acuario Rodadero
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$10
2 - 3 min

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El Punto Marino
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$6
2 - 3 min

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Restaurante Terraza del Mar
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$2
11 - 14 min

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Mirador de Inca Inca
No time set
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Free
Day 9Nature's Paradise and Culinary Delights
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$21

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$ 2

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
61 - 74 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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$13
61 - 74 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$2
4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$2
19 - 23 min

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Jardin Botánico Roberto Castañeda
No time set
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$1
Day 10Farewell to Santa Marta
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$3

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$ 1

Muelle De Santa Marta
No time set
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Museo De Historia Natural Marina De Colombia - MAKURIWA
No time set
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$3

Budget breakdown: $186 In total

Activities & Food:$176
Transport:$10