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Santa Marta and PPN Tayrona
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Santa Marta
What to visit
Unparalleled experiences!
What you can't miss
Recommendations
Santa Marta
The capital of the department of Magdalena has been known as the Pearl of America since the 18th century. The Rodadero and Pozos Colorados are the areas to enjoy the beaches.
Diversity is present in its landscape, culture and history combined with nature, unforgettable landscapes, from the green of its vegetation, the blue of its seas, the yellow of the sandy beaches and the white of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the highest mountain near the sea.
Around the city live several indigenous communities that still keep their traditions inherited from their ancestors, including Kogi, Arhuaco, Kankuamo and Wiwa. For this reason it was declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site in 1979.
During your tour visiting destinations such as Tayrona National Natural Park, Ciudad Perdida, Taganga, Minca, among others. If you travel through our country, don't miss this area!
What to visit
La Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino: Hacienda of the XVII century where the Liberator Simón Bolívar spent his last days; when we arrive at this historic hacienda, which in its time more than 500 years ago had as its main economic activity the production and commercialization of sugar cane and rum. When we enter we are greeted by the exuberance of the gardens, where the greenery enchants its visitors, as well as appreciate the imposing manner of its various buildings of yellow ocher color, integrated by the Casa Quinta and the labor sector, the hacienda is very. The Botanical Garden
Cathedral Basilica of Santa Marta: Important for being the first in ecclesiastical jurisdiction in South America. One of the icons of the city, the Cathedral Basilica of Santa Marta is considered a religious and architectural jewel.
The Customs House: It is a colonial building located in the Plaza de Bolivar, in its interior they tell us stories about conquerors and pirates, about slaves, priests and water carriers, the movement of the port, banana production, trade and even hotel passengers who have inhabited it. In the house is one of the headquarters of the Gold Museum recently restored, we will find the culture and goldsmithery of the archaeological investigations carried out in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and where most of its pieces have been found by guaqueros.
Tayrona National Natural Park: The Park has incredible beaches, just 40 minutes from Santa Marta, you can enjoy the weather, the sun and a delicious cocktail, the best known beaches are Cabo San Juan, Bahía Concha, Neguanje and Cañaveral surrounded by lush nature.
Taganga: Known as a fishing village, a place where it seems that time does not pass, what you will find is very artisanal, and its beautiful beaches offer a unique setting that confirms the incredible diversity of the area. It is considered one of the main sites for scuba diving in the Colombian Caribbean, is famous for its coral reefs, promises enchanting landscapes and a great variety of marine fauna and flora.
Unparalleled experiences!
When you are in the city you will realize that Santa Marta and its surroundings are destinations of beach and mountains, it has hidden secrets in its surroundings, it is a set of nature, tranquility and exuberance, you will realize that you can have a coffee farm in the town of Minca where you can take the tour to learn about the coffee process and enjoy a delicious cup of organic production, If you are in physical conditions to do the tour we also recommend you to do it by bicycle, at the end you can refresh yourself in the waterfalls of Marinka and Pozo Azul, and if you are an expert in birds, you have come to the right place because the area is considered a sanctuary for the sighting of species.
Depending on the days of your trip and your level for hiking, there is a great adventure to know La Ciudad Perdida or Ciudad Teyuna, is a sacred temple and evidence of the Tayrona culture, you will feel the respect for the goodness of the earth and the wisdom of our ancestors where time has managed to keep intact its archaeological ruins, you will understand why we must preserve the environment in peace and harmony; there will come a few days during the tour that you will be a little tired of the journey through the Teyuna trail, but grateful to be able to do it.
What you can't miss
In addition to all of the above, Santa Marta has scenarios of celebrations such as the Fiestas del Mar, which are held in the middle of the year and whose main activity is cultural events, music and its main reason for water sports, during this season you will enjoy activities that share the rhythm of the Samarios.
When they tell you about Cayeye you will realize that you must know more about the Samarian cuisine, you will find dishes with Spanish, Indian and Caribbean influences, for this reason you can not miss a delicious fish Sancocho, chipi chipi rice, fried fish with patacón, shrimp cocktail and finally so you do not stay with the doubt, Cayeye is a green guineo (banana) cooked and crushed served with cheese and a sofrito of tomato and onion.
You are in one of the cradle cities of the best known rhythms of our country, you will feel like learning the basic steps of the cumbia, fusion of African and indigenous race, the sounds of the drums will make you move accompanied by a bagpipe and maracas; The bullerengue, the puya are other rhythms that you will like, however one of the best known is the Vallenato where its main instrument is the accordion, the guacharaca and voice.
Recommendations
- We recommend you to wear very cool clothes to resist the heat, being a coastal city, its climate is tropical, humid and dry. It has an average temperature of 25 to 30º C.
- For transportation within the city you can use the taxicab service requested by some application or requesting it from the reception of the hotel or restaurant where you are. Another recommendation is to use the transportation provided by your travel agency in case your trips are longer or you are going to visit nearby cities such as Barranquilla and Cartagena.
- The most important areas to stay in the city are Pozos Colorados, Centro Histórico and Rodadero.
- Arriving in Santa Marta is easy thanks to the Simón Bolívar International Airport, which has important national and international connections.
- If you are going to visit natural areas, we advise you to be vaccinated 15 days before against yellow fever.