Location: Santa Marta
Top Things to do in Santa Marta
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Top 10 Free Things to do in Santa Marta, Magdalena Department
The oldest city in Colombia, romantic Santa Marta is fringed by beautiful beaches and the stunning mountains of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta range. Ancient ruins take cover in the lush mangrove forests of Tayrona National Park, the perfect spot for a day hike. Snorkel along vibrant reefs, then make your way to a café for a multicultural meal that incorporates the flavors of Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe. When the sun goes down, the nightlife kicks up its heels in the bars and discos of the Parque de Los Novios.
Restaurants in Santa Marta
1. Museo del Oro Tairona - Casa de la Aduana
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 318 reviews
The building which functioned in the Spanish colonial era as the Customs House (Casa de la Aduana) for the port of Santa Marta is today a museum that lets you explore stories of the past and present from this corner of Colombia's magic Caribbean region.
Reviewed By treetrippers - Fredericton, Canada
Nice museum, free admission, some areas air con and clean bathrooms. Don’t need a guide. Most signs in English and spanish
2. Universidad del Magdalena
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4.5 based on 26 reviews
The University of Magdalena (UNIMAGDALENA) is one of the main higher education institutions of Colombia. Accredited for its high quality standards by the Ministry of National Education, it is a public university located in Santa Marta - a strategic port city in the Colombian Caribbean region - offering a wide range of established bachelor and graduate programmes, with research expertise and a tradition of public service. It is the oldest, largest and most comprehensive university in a State distinguished by its extraordinary natural, historical and cultural settings; as well as world-wide known for being the birthplace and literary backdrop of the Nobel Laureate Gabriel Garcia Marquez. UNIMAGDALENA offers 24 undergraduate and 23 postgraduate programmes (19 MSc and 4 PhD programmes) in the Faculties of Engineering, Life Sciences, Education Sciences, Health Sciences, Humanities and the Faculty of Managerial and Economic Sciences.
3. Centro Comercial Zazue Plaza
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4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By 970camilor - Bogota, Colombia
Nice access to the beach, good restaurants, we tried to sushi and crepes and waffles. Carulla super handy, nice refreshing system throughout the plaza. Bathrooms very clean
4. Playa Bello Horizonte
5. Parque de Los Novios
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4.0 based on 1,690 reviews
Reviewed By Colombianresident - Santa Marta Municipality, Colombia
A square with benches and atmosphere. It is located in the center of town with access to may nice bars and restaurants.
6. Catedral de Santa Marta
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4.0 based on 656 reviews
Reviewed By leonardor617
Located in the Historical District of Santa Marta...white building from XVIII century... used to be the tomb of Simon Bolivar... there are quite interesting histories on the casket of Bolivar being subject to strange adventures while some opponents trying to take it and send to the sea to destroy the simbol...surrounded by landmark buildings
7. Iglesia de San Francisco de Asis
8. Paseo El Camellon
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4.0 based on 204 reviews
Reviewed By Nicorr88 - Cali, Colombia
This "apseo" is a great place to walk and enjoy the more turistic part of the city. You can see some sculptures allusive to the native Tayrona Tribe and take good pictures. The real magic of this place are the sunsets, you can literally see the sun go down and set on the horizon but while your doing this you will see the sky change colors and the water mimic it. Tootally worth it!
9. Playa Salguero
10. Centro Comercial Arrecife
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 54 reviews
