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Our customs between the mountains and the sea
28°C ~ 82°F
Average
79%
Relative Humidity
15
MASL
499,192
Population
Santa Marta is a city full of charm and vitality, which captures you from the first moment. It offers a variety of activities for all tastes, from enjoying its paradisiacal beaches to exploring the lush jungle around them. In addition, you can marvel at the diversity of birds and their melodious song. You cannot miss the historical tour of the city and the visit to the colonial treasures it houses. Besides, you will always be accompanied by poetry and music since Santa Marta vibrates with them.
Santa Marta, a Tourist, Cultural, and Historical District of Colombia, is recognized as one of the most outstanding destinations in the country due to its beautiful beaches, protected natural areas, and valuable cultural and historical heritage. This city, founded in 1525, is considered the oldest in Colombia and is the place where the Liberator Simon Bolivar died. Additionally, Santa Marta is a gateway to the majestic Sierra Nevada, the highest coastal mountain in the world, and its ancient indigenous communities, home to one of the oldest cities in the world: Lost City.
Santa Marta is perfect for a night walk with its cool climate and starry nights. Its most notable places include the Malecon, which runs along the coast and beautifies Fundador Avenue, its parks, and its historic center. In addition to bars and restaurants, you can find old mansions, museums, and churches in this charming city.
By Air:
The Simon Bolivar International Airport connects Santa Marta with all the cities of Colombia.
By Land:
Santa Marta has the Santa Marta Transportation Terminal used by thousands of travelers to leave and arrive to and from all cities and municipalities in Colombia.
In Medellin, streets are called 'calles' and 'carreras'. The 'carreras' are roads that go from west to east and 'calles' go from south to north. The township of Taganga is to the north; to the south, the Rodadero sector; To the west extends the coastline of the Caribbean Sea where the Santa Marta International Marina is also located. The San Miguel Cemetery is in the center and to the east the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino.
Public Transportation: Santa Marta offers a public transportation system with buses (STU or SETP) and taxis, reaching every corner of the city.
The traditional gastronomy of Santa Marta, a coastal city in the Colombian Caribbean, is an exquisite fusion of diverse cultural influences. Below, we present some of the most notable dishes:
Cayeye: The banana region of the Caribbean is the origin of this dish. It consists of cooked green Guineo, crushed and mixed with coastal cheese, butter, onion, and atollabuey whey. Occasionally, tomato and achiote sauce. Traditionally, people cook cayeye for breakfast.
Rice with chipichipi: Seafood is essential in the cuisine of Santa Marta. Chipichipi, a mollusk buried in the sand near beaches clams, is used in this stewed rice. After cooking and filtering the broth to remove sand, and remove the shells, the rice cooks with them. It is a dry and exquisite dish.
Fried fish: Sea fish, such as red snapper and mojarra, and river fish, such as tarpon and lebranche, are cooked using the same technique. First, they are cleaned, floured, and fried with oil; then, to enhance the flavor, they often add a few drops of lemon and serve with fried smashed plantain.
Yucca bun and egg arepa: The yuca bun consists of a yuca dough filled with cheese or meat, while the egg arepa is a fried corn dough with an egg inside.
The Fiestas del Mar are the most important festivals of Santa Marta, generally celebrated in July, the month in which the founding of this beautiful city is remembered. In Santa Marta more events are celebrated every year such as:
110V
Type A and B
COP
Colombian Peso
Water
Drinkable
Outfit
Beach
Please keep in mind the following tips before traveling to Santa Marta. The city has type A or B plugs, so ensure to carry a type A adapter if you have a type B or European type C plug; in some places only Type A plugs are available. The voltage in the city is 110V AC and the grid is stable all the time.
Most businesses in the city accept credit cards, so we recommend carrying at least $100,000 in cash per person and day, especially if you plan to visit rural places or distant towns. Colombian Pesos come in $1,000, $2,000, $5,000, $10,000, $20,000, $50,000, and $100,000 bills.
The tap water in Santa Marta is 100% drinkable, but we don't recommend drinking tap water in nearby municipalities and towns. So, it's better to drink bottled water or bottled drinks. On most tours, we'll provide you with a hydration kit, which includes environmentally friendly bottles or containers.
For this destination, we recommend wearing sunglasses, a hat, or a cap to protect you from the sun, sunscreen, and fresh beach clothing to cover you from the sun. This is a beach destination and the climate is hot. Our guides will guide you with the appropriate clothing to visit the destinations from the day before.
Complying with article 17 of law 679 of 2001, the agency warns tourists that sexual exploitation and abuse of children and adolescents in the country are criminally and administratively sanctioned by Colombian laws. National Tourism Registry: 34528 & 34529
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