Guidebook for Santa Marta

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Guidebook for Santa Marta

Parks & Nature

The most beautiful place in town. Also the place where Simón Bolívar died. It's a botanical garden, and it has some of the prettiest trees in the area. An absolute must.
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Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino
Avenida El Libertador
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The most beautiful place in town. Also the place where Simón Bolívar died. It's a botanical garden, and it has some of the prettiest trees in the area. An absolute must.
Just wow. A humbling and incredible place, full of magic, which encapsulates perfectly everything that is wonderful about this place. The caribbean sea as you will never see it, the mountain, the rocks, the river beds, the nature, the sunsets, the heritage.
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타이로나 국립자연공원
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Just wow. A humbling and incredible place, full of magic, which encapsulates perfectly everything that is wonderful about this place. The caribbean sea as you will never see it, the mountain, the rocks, the river beds, the nature, the sunsets, the heritage.
The closest Tayrona beach to Santa Marta. 12 km from downtown. Advisable to do a bike tour there very early in the morning. Watch out during high season or on Sundays, it usually gets very crowded.
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Bahia Concha
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The closest Tayrona beach to Santa Marta. 12 km from downtown. Advisable to do a bike tour there very early in the morning. Watch out during high season or on Sundays, it usually gets very crowded.
Charming little park in front of the local Justice Palace. The bust is Francisco de Paula Santander, one of Colombia's founding fathers. Dancing crews use the rotonda for practice, it gets quite busy during weekends and holidays.
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연인 공원
Calle 20
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Charming little park in front of the local Justice Palace. The bust is Francisco de Paula Santander, one of Colombia's founding fathers. Dancing crews use the rotonda for practice, it gets quite busy during weekends and holidays.

Drinks & Nightlife

If you're into Reguetón, this place should be in your bucket list. The view from the dancefloor is stunning. Opens everyday. Closes at 4.
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Hotel Mirador de Taganga
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If you're into Reguetón, this place should be in your bucket list. The view from the dancefloor is stunning. Opens everyday. Closes at 4.

Shopping

This place has a cinema.
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Ocean Mall
Avenida Del Ferrocarril
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This place has a cinema.

Food Scene

The great Mañe Cayón had this fisherie way back when Los Cocos was a fishermen's beach, and the favorite spot of Samarios to come on a Sunday. Now the place has been transformed, but Mañe is still selling sea food. Our favorite is the Ceviche de Ají Amarillo, or the Red Snapper. Also the Cayeye Mañe with a Sierra filet. Only opens for lunch.
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Restaurante Mañe Cayon
26-37 Cra. 1a
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The great Mañe Cayón had this fisherie way back when Los Cocos was a fishermen's beach, and the favorite spot of Samarios to come on a Sunday. Now the place has been transformed, but Mañe is still selling sea food. Our favorite is the Ceviche de Ají Amarillo, or the Red Snapper. Also the Cayeye Mañe with a Sierra filet. Only opens for lunch.
Best breakfasts in town, by a mile. Suggestion: La Corralita. Opens everyday at 8am, weekend at 9am.
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Lulo Cafe Bar
16-34 Cra. 3
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Best breakfasts in town, by a mile. Suggestion: La Corralita. Opens everyday at 8am, weekend at 9am.
Wood oven pizza, mediterranean menu. Octupus is quite good. The service is a close as it gets to international standards. Manager's name is Cesar, he will take care of you. Try the limonada de corozo while you're at it.
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Ouzo
19-29 Cra. 3
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Wood oven pizza, mediterranean menu. Octupus is quite good. The service is a close as it gets to international standards. Manager's name is Cesar, he will take care of you. Try the limonada de corozo while you're at it.

Sightseeing

It's supposed to be the oldest cathedral in South America. According to the legend, the heart of Simon Bolivar is still buried there. The full body was, until Venezuela claimed it for itself. Still, Santa Marta's cathedral is the most iconic building of the city. Take a look at the bonga's a concerned citizen planted alongside the building (northern side). If you drop by early in the morning, you'll see him watering them. They will look amazing when they grow older, and will tell the story of a man who cared enough to change the world around him.
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Cathedral Basilica of Santa Marta
Carrera 4
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It's supposed to be the oldest cathedral in South America. According to the legend, the heart of Simon Bolivar is still buried there. The full body was, until Venezuela claimed it for itself. Still, Santa Marta's cathedral is the most iconic building of the city. Take a look at the bonga's a concerned citizen planted alongside the building (northern side). If you drop by early in the morning, you'll see him watering them. They will look amazing when they grow older, and will tell the story of a man who cared enough to change the world around him.
The oldest and biggest colonial house in town. This is where the tax authority was located, and also where Simón Bolivar wake was held. It is now the setting for the local Museo del Oro, which is also worth checking out. Closes on Mondays.
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금 박물관
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The oldest and biggest colonial house in town. This is where the tax authority was located, and also where Simón Bolivar wake was held. It is now the setting for the local Museo del Oro, which is also worth checking out. Closes on Mondays.

Getting Around

This is the best spot for long range travels. If your'e heading to Barranquilla or Cartagena, best option might be a van service. Ask us and we'll help you book a spot. If you're heading to Tayrona Park, Palomino or Minca, you need to go to the market.
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Terminal de Transportes de Santa Marta station
31-17 Cl. 41
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This is the best spot for long range travels. If your'e heading to Barranquilla or Cartagena, best option might be a van service. Ask us and we'll help you book a spot. If you're heading to Tayrona Park, Palomino or Minca, you need to go to the market.
Routes to Palomino every 20 minutes since 6 in the morning. This bus will also take you to Tayrona Park, or the rivers Buritaca (Costeño Beach, Playa Koralia, Brisa Tranquila), Don Diego, Guachaca and Mendihuaca. The distance to Palomino is 90 kilometers. Tayrona Park is 40 km away from Santa Marta. Also routes to Minca.
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산타마르타 공공 시장
Carrera 9
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Routes to Palomino every 20 minutes since 6 in the morning. This bus will also take you to Tayrona Park, or the rivers Buritaca (Costeño Beach, Playa Koralia, Brisa Tranquila), Don Diego, Guachaca and Mendihuaca. The distance to Palomino is 90 kilometers. Tayrona Park is 40 km away from Santa Marta. Also routes to Minca.