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Santa Marta: A Journey to Paradise

Mauricio Mantilla

Mauricio Mantilla

23 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling adventure to Santa Marta, where golden beaches meet lush rainforests. Immerse yourself in the rich history at Museo del Oro Tairona and Casa de la Aduana, marvel at the grandeur of Catedral Basílica de Santa Marta, and pay homage to the iconic Monument to Victor Emmanuel II. Discover the enchanting Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino and bask in the natural beauty of Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in this tropical paradise!

Trip to Santa Marta

Day 1Unveiling Ancient Treasures: Museo del Oro Tairona and Casa de la Aduana
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$20

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
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.
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
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Free
Monument to Victor Emmanuel II
Grand marble neoclassical temple honoring Italy's first king & First World War soldiers.
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
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Free
Playa de Taganga
No time set
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$13
Day 2A Divine Encounter: Catedral Basílica de Santa Marta
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$15

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
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.
No time set
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$5
Day 3Monument to Victor Emmanuel II: A Tribute to History
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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: $60 In total

Activities & Food:$60