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Santa Marta Adventure

Dane White

Dane White

5 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 6-day journey through the stunning landscapes and vibrant culture of Santa Marta.

Trip to Santa Marta

Day 1Conquering Cerro Ziruma and Relaxing at Playa El Rodadero
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$13

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$ 2

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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Playa El Rodadero
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
Day 2Discovering History at Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, Catedral Basílica de Santa Marta, and Parque Bolívar
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$10

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$ 2

Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino
Built in 1608, revolutionary leader Simon Bolivar's final home features a museum & botanical garden.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$10
17 - 21 min

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Catedral Basílica de Santa Marta
Catholic church with a bell tower & an interior lined with religious paintings & statues.
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Parque Bolívar
Compact public park featuring a monument to Simón Bolívar, with landscaped gardens & ocean views.
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 3Unveiling the Monument to Victor Emmanuel II and Unwinding at Playa de Taganga
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$13

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 de Taganga
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$13
Day 4Exploring the Golden Treasures at Museo del Oro Tairona - Casa de la Aduana and Soaking up the Sun at Playa Grande, Taganga
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$20

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$ 2

Museo del Oro Tairona - Casa de la Aduana
Free, bilingual museum with 4 galleries & tours featuring the life & artifacts of indigenous people.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$8
18 - 22 min

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Playa Grande, Taganga
Energetic ocean cove offering calm waters for snorkeling, boats, eateries & cliffside trails.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$13
Day 5Immersing in the Lively Atmosphere of Parque de los Novios and Admiring the Beauty of Bahía de Santa Marta
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$0

Parque de los Novios
Urban retreat with stately monuments & park benches, surrounded by a lively restaurant/bar scene.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Bahía de Santa Marta
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
Day 6Venturing into the Untamed Wilderness of Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona
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$25

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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$25

Budget breakdown: $84 In total

Activities & Food:$80
Transport:$4