Norte Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Rodadero Beach
This dynamic beach is one of the most visited spots in the area. Enjoy a variety of activities: sunbathe, swim, sail, dive and snorkel.
Parque de los Novios
Meet friends and share a few drinks at this plaza in the center of Santa Marta, where you’ll find restaurants, bars and vendors selling snacks.
Rodadero Sea Aquarium and Museum
Take the children to visit the sea life who live at Rodadero Sea Aquarium and Museum during your holiday to Santa Marta. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Ciudad Perdida
You can find out about the history of Santa Marta when you stop by Ciudad Perdida. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Santa Marta Cathedral
Walk around the cathedral that holds the remains of the city’s founder and claims to be the oldest church in the country.
Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino
Visit the 17th-century villa and art museum made famous as the place where the famous military leader Simón Bolívar died.
Activities
From Santa Marta: Sunset Sailboat Tour with 2 Beverages
Full-Day Hiking Tour in Minca with coffee & Cocoa Workshop
MINCA TOUR - Explore waterfalls and discover the origin of coffee and cocoa
Full Day Tour to Bahia Concha Beach in Tayrona Park
Our pick of the best Norte Hotel Deals
Mercure Santa Marta Emile
Room was very comfortable. Services were superb. Facilities and ambiance at the pool bar top notch
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Santa Marta Marriott Resort Playa Dormida
Querernos regresar en próximo año algún día.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Hilton Santa Marta
El hotel es muy lindo, cómodo y con muchas amenidades bonitas. El desayuno está rico y variado. El restaurante del segundo piso no tiene muy buen servicio…. La comida estaba aceptable pero no nos sentimos bien atendidos. Pero lo más malo fue una cucaracha que encontró mi hijo en su habitación en ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott Santa Marta
Nice hotel. Very clean, breakfast was great and the staff was accommodating. Only complaint I have is that is was very noisy at night due to the wind. It’s very windy in Santa Marta in December (not sure about other months) because the sliding door glass door to the balcony wouldn’t latch shut. Also, ...
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Santa Marta Hotel
The room is spotless. The staff is very courteous
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Marta
Muy buen hotel
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Norte
San Martín
While San Martín may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Parque de los Novios and Santa Marta Beach.
Historic Center
The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Center. A stop by Parque de los Novios or Santa Marta Theater might round out your trip.
Pueblito
Though Pueblito may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Parque de los Novios and Santa Marta Beach.
Barrio Miraflores
While Barrio Miraflores may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Parque de los Novios and Eduardo Santos Stadium.
Los Cocos
While there might not be top attractions in Los Cocos, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Santa Marta Bay and Parque de los Novios.
Barrio Alambique
While there might not be top attractions in Barrio Alambique, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Parque de los Novios and Santa Marta Bay.
