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10-Day Adventure in Santa Marta: Beaches, Culture, and Nature

Samuel Vallejo

Samuel Vallejo

16 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey to Santa Marta, Colombia. Explore stunning beaches, immerse yourself in the local culture, and discover the natural wonders of this enchanting city.

Trip to Santa Marta

Day 1
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$57

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$ 6

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
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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$56
19 - 23 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
Day 2
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$0

Centro Cultural San Juan
Small cultural center in a former seminary building, with cultural artifacts & varying art exhibits.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Parque de los Novios
Urban retreat with stately monuments & park benches, surrounded by a lively restaurant/bar scene.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 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
Day 3
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$79

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$ 6

Cerro Ziruma
Small, tree-covered mountain with hilltop vistas of Santa Marta Bay & Rodadero Beach.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Acuario Mundo Marino
Indoor-outdoor aquarium with interactive swimming pools, shark feeding & educational exhibits.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$79
8 - 12 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.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 4
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$90

Blu Hotel by Tamacá - Sercotel
Simple rooms in a relaxed hotel offering a restaurant, a salon & an outdoor pool, plus sea views.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Acuario Rodadero
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$90
Day 5
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$23

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$ 6

Parque Bolívar
Compact public park featuring a monument to Simón Bolívar, with landscaped gardens & ocean views.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Catedral Basílica de Santa Marta
Catholic church with a bell tower & an interior lined with religious paintings & statues.
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Bolivariano Museum of Contemporary Art
Airy museum housed on a hacienda compound featuring contemporary pieces from Latin American artists.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$23
Day 6
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$34

Malecón de Bastidas - Santa Marta
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
3 - 4 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.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$34
Day 7
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$102

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$ 6

Playa Grande, Taganga
Energetic ocean cove offering calm waters for snorkeling, boats, eateries & cliffside trails.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$56
25 - 30 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.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$45
Day 8
+

$0

Day 9
+

$113

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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$113
Day 10
+

$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

Budget breakdown: $519 In total

Activities & Food:$495
Transport:$24