Visit Minca Source: Mikadun / shutterstock Minca Take in the colorful colonial architecture and old homes around here on your way to Parque de los Novios. Inside you can see where they kept the remains of Simón Bolívar before sending them to his descendants in Venezuela. The Catedral de Santa Marta is a whitewashed beauty that’s rumored to be the oldest cathedral on the continent. Santa Marta was the first Spanish settlement in Colombia and it’s one of the oldest surviving cities in South America.ĭespite its gritty exterior, bad traffic, and pockets of crime, a stay (or a stroll) through the city’s historic center is worth your while.
Wander the Historic City Center Source: Fotos593 / shutterstock Historic City Center You can’t get any food fresher than this, so buy a fish that looks good and have them fry it for you while you’re here.ħ. It’s colorful, lively, smelly, and sometimes wet, but it’s a great place to see the culture and gastronomy of Santa Marta.
The top has vegetables, fruits, and herbs.
Take some time to stroll through for a taste of an authentic Colombian market… and some just-prepared local food if you want! The bottom floor houses meat and fish as well as clothes, soccer jerseys, shoes, and other apparel on the outskirts. Located just near the spot where you catch the bus to Tayrona, this sprawling market is an assault on the senses. Visit the Santa Marta Public Market Source: Fotos593 / shutterstock Santa Marta Market Remember to bring mosquito repellant, good shoes, and sunscreen. You’ll find beach restaurants here selling fried fish, rice, and cold beers. Rent a hammock or a tent and camp out at Cabo San Juan – it’s rustic but incredible! You could also ride a horse into the park or negotiate with a boat to drop you off from Taganga. It’s worth it to spend the night since the walk in takes so long. You can arrive via public bus from the city and then hike all the way to viewpoints, jungle trails, and beaches. The lush green landscape is teeming with biodiversity, and you’ll see birds, monkeys, leaf cutter ants, and maybe even sloths on your way in. It’s located right on the coast with many square miles of forested mountains and multiple beaches. The biggest draw of any visit to Santa Marta is a trip to the nearby protected national park of Tayrona. Tayrona National Park Source: Diego Grandi / shutterstock Tayrona National Park It still does the job, but it’s also easy to take a water taxi to more secluded beaches nearby!ĥ. The beach in Rodadero is big and easily accessible, but it gets crowded with tourists and ambitious vendors who won’t take no for an answer. Stroll the boardwalk, try some street food, and listen to the lively, local music. There’s great shopping, decent nightlife, and a good range of seafood and souvenirs. The modern, beachy neighborhood of Santa Marta, this is where you’ll find many of the city’s restaurants, bars, resorts, and hotels, and it’s where many visitors choose to say. Rodadero Source: Fotos593 / shutterstock Rodadero Let’s explore the best things to do in Santa Marta: 1. Best of all, Santa Marta is located near Tayrona National Park which is teeming with wildlife, walking trails, and camping spots. There’s a public market to wander through, dive shops where you can get scuba certified, and Caribbean beaches within reach. Though the city is a bit gritty, it’s worth visiting for the history, waterfront, and vibrant street food scene.
Founded by the Spanish in 1525, Santa Marta is one of the oldest permanent cities in the Americas and it’s got colonial architecture, a whitewashed cathedral, and endless opportunities to explore nature within its reach.
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