Location: Santa Marta
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Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids 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. Caribbean Pro Dive Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 165 reviews
Departing from the Marine in Santa Marta city to complete the dives at Tayrona Park. If you want to see the amazing Colombian reef of the caribbean sea while you get more experiences. A guide will join you on the dives for your own safety and fun. You will enjoy the variety of fishes around the Tayrona Park. NITROX AVAILABLE.
2. El Gnomo Gordo Surf School
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
Surf School & rentals. Selection of foamies & hard boards. Private & group classes with experienced instructors on our expansive beach & point break. Tienda stocking surf apparel & accessories, board shorts, watches and sun/skin care products by Salud Por Amor. Coffee shop serving espressos, amercicanos, lattes etc & snacks.
3. Mendihuaca Surf
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5.0 based on 40 reviews
Mendihuaca Surf School is located right in front of the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta at a beautiful beach close to the mouth of mendihuaca river. The best surf school option for beginners, amateurs and experienced surfers that are looking for the right place to learn, improve their surfing skills or get to know new surfing spots in the Caribbean. We offer the best personalize, work/friends/family groups, surf lessons. You will count with the services of a great team work guiding you to fall in love with the surf. In the MENDIHUACA SURF HOUSE you will find a relaxing atmosphere to rest before and after de surfing sessions. In company of the whole working crew, our dog Andz and our cat Tina. You are going to feel like home in the middle of the jungle and get fully immerse in the famous “ costeno” culture.The house is perfectly located in the middle of 6 surf spots that exist in Mendihuaca: Los Naranjos, Los Angeles, Hotel Mendihuaca, Casa Grande, the Mendihuaca River and the Platanera.
4. Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino
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4.5 based on 1,478 reviews
This final home of Simon Bolivar contains a museum housing works of art from countries he helped liberate.
Reviewed By marciaa513 - Hanoi, Vietnam
This landmark where Simon Bolivar spent his final days is a reminder that Santa Marta has so much more to offer than just beautiful beaches and good sea food. The "libertador" of South America is a figure well worth learning about and no better place than this. You can see the original structures of Bolivar's hacienda, as well as the monuments that have been raised in his honor. I also highly recommend using one of the young local guides who provide a 40-minute informative tour and are eager to answer visitors' questions. They are paid in tips only and do a great job. We spent about an hour here and it's only about 15 minutes from the historic center or Rodadero beach. Don't miss it!
5. Nabusimake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
6. Cristal Beach
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4.5 based on 1,554 reviews
Reviewed By alessandracruy - Bogota, Colombia
Very nice and pleasant stay at Crystal beach. The water is super clean and you can see many yellow fishes very close to the sand. There are available chairs/umbrella to rent and a small restaurant.
7. Valencia Brook's Waterfalls
8. Museo del Oro Tairona - Casa de la Aduana
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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
9. Rio Don Diego
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4.5 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By clioandcoffee - Toronto, Canada
Took the bus to "Don Diego" from near our resort, Ecohabs Los Naranjos, (bus: ~15 minutes, stop neat to a fruit stand, towards Palomino, $3,000 but they charged us $4,000 for being gringos I think). The tubing company is right where the bus drops you off. We got William, he was perfecto. $60,000 per person and they keep your bags for you. You can also buy a waterproof case for your phone, they'll show you where. Bring water and sunscreen. A few of us got burnt and didn't have sunscreen until we got back to our bags. Bring a few pesos for the end, there's drinks and snacks to buy. Roughly 45 minute cruise, very slow, saw a crocodile (very safe distance), lots of monkeys, beautiful birds and jumping fish at the end. Totally worth it. We bought some fruit on our way back to the bus, probably not the cheapest fruit but super amazing. Try not to fall asleep too hard on your bus ride back!
10. Playa Neguanje
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4.5 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By TrailBlazer63575 - Santa Marta, Colombia
It is located in Tairona Park. To go there you see the sea of the 7 waves, you can stay here or go to Cristal Beach. Very attractive place because of the mountains close to it.
