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Santa Marta: A 3-Day Adventure in Colombia

Alejandra Garzon

Alejandra Garzon

5 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 3-day journey to Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia. Explore stunning beaches, visit historical landmarks, and indulge in delicious local cuisine.

Trip to Santa Marta

Day 1
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$133

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$ 7

Playa de Taganga
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$63
14 - 17 min

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Parque Bolívar
Compact public park featuring a monument to Simón Bolívar, with landscaped gardens & ocean views.
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Parque de los Novios
Urban retreat with stately monuments & park benches, surrounded by a lively restaurant/bar scene.
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Radio Burger Food & Drinks
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$20
1 - 2 min

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El Balcón de Ouzo
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$50
Day 2
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$130

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$ 7

Monument to Victor Emmanuel II
Grand marble neoclassical temple honoring Italy's first king & First World War soldiers.
8:00 AM - 8:30 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.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$50
19 - 23 min

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Bahía de Santa Marta
11:00 AM - 12:00 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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$20
1 - 2 min

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Ben & Josep's
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$60
Day 3
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$225

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$ 7

Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona
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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$125
63 - 76 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$40
4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$60

Budget breakdown: $507 In total

Activities & Food:$488
Transport:$20