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

Juan Warzone

Juan Warzone

8 Dec 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Santa Marta, Colombia, where you'll discover stunning beaches, vibrant culture, and mouthwatering cuisine. From sipping coffee at Juan Valdez Café to exploring the depths of Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona, this itinerary is packed with excitement and relaxation. Join us on this unforgettable journey!

Trip to Santa Marta

Day 1Coffee, Culture, and Beach Vibes
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$8

Juan Valdez Café
La tienda de los caficultores colombianos
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
1 - 2 min

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Parque Bolívar
Compact public park featuring a monument to Simón Bolívar, with landscaped gardens & ocean views.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Centro Cultural San Juan
Small cultural center in a former seminary building, with cultural artifacts & varying art exhibits.
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Camellon
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Restaurante Ricky's Mediterráneo Café Bar
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
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$4
Day 2From Sea to Park: Exploring Rosita Beach and Parque de los Novios
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$19

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$ 4

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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$13
21 - 26 min

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Parque de los Novios
Urban retreat with stately monuments & park benches, surrounded by a lively restaurant/bar scene.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
24 - 29 min

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Puente Timayui
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$4
Day 3Cafés, Playas, and Taganga's Extreme Adventure
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$23

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$ 2

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

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CASA DE MADAME AGUSTINE
Circa-1745 mansion with a storied past, now home to an archaeological museum & information center.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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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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Taganga Extreme Café
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$8
Day 4Historical Landmarks and Golden Treasures
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$18

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$ 3

Pan Caliente
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
5 - 8 min

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Monumento a El Pibe Valderrama
Colossal bronze sculpture portraying iconic Colombian former footballer Carlos "El Pibe" Valderrama.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Catedral Basílica de Santa Marta
Catholic church with a bell tower & an interior lined with religious paintings & statues.
11:00 AM - 11:45 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.
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
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$8
17 - 21 min

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Mexicali
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
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$6
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.
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
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Free
Day 5Capitolino Coffee and Cultural Delights
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$31

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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$4
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
Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino
Built in 1608, revolutionary leader Simon Bolivar's final home features a museum & botanical garden.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$10
1 - 2 min

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Bolivariano Museum of Contemporary Art
Airy museum housed on a hacienda compound featuring contemporary pieces from Latin American artists.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$5
8 - 11 min

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Subway
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$12
Day 6Bakeries, Piers, and Underwater Wonders
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$34

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$ 3

Panaderia Trigo Pan
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
1 - 2 min

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Muelle De Santa Marta
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Cerro Ziruma
Small, tree-covered mountain with hilltop vistas of Santa Marta Bay & Rodadero Beach.
10:15 AM - 11:15 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.
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
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$18
2 - 3 min

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1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
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$10
Day 7Gastronomic Delights and Marine Marvels
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$30

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$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
12 - 18 min

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Museo De Historia Natural Marina De Colombia - MAKURIWA
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$5
6 - 8 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.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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San Fernando’s Fort
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$5
25 - 38 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
Day 8Coffee, Aquariums, and Marine Encounters
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$40

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

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Acuario Rodadero
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$20
2 - 3 min

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El Punto Marino
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
Day 9Nature's Paradise: Tayrona National Natural Park
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$35

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$ 3

Pachamama
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
82 - 99 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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$4
Day 10Farewell to Santa Marta: A Taste of Wokombia
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$0

Budget breakdown: $252 In total

Activities & Food:$236
Transport:$16