What to do in Santa Marta

Activities, attractions and tours

Taganga Beach which includes a beach, a bay or harbour and a coastal town
Santa Marta
Rodadero Beach showing a coastal town, a skyscraper and general coastal views
Taganga Beach featuring swimming, a coastal town and a beach
Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino featuring art and interior views

Places to Visit in Santa Marta

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What to do in Santa Marta


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Rodadero Beach showing a sandy beach, a hotel and a coastal town

El Rodadero

3/5(1 area review)

El Rodadero is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Rodadero Beach and Mundo Marino Aquarium.

El Rodadero
Historic Center showing heritage elements, a city and street scenes

Historic Center

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Take a trip back in time as you explore the center of Colombia’s oldest surviving city, complete with colonial buildings and collections of indigenous gold and pottery.

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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.

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Bavaria

When in Bavaria, you can plan a visit to Parque de los Novios and Santa Marta Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Bavaria
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Mamatoco

Though Mamatoco may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino and Tayrona National Natural Park.

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Norte

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Norte and surrounding area, you can visit Parque de los Novios and Santa Marta Beach.

Norte

Day trip destinations from Santa Marta