Plan your trip to Santa Marta

Choose your trip length, interests, and pace to build a flexible Santa Marta itinerary. Add other destinations, compare experiences, and reserve time for travel between stops.

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When to consider visiting

December–March

Seasonal guidance is a starting point; check weather and dates for your chosen experiences.

Choosing a base

Centro Histórico: Closest to museums, plazas, restaurants and waterfront; walkable and historic. Rodadero: Beachfront tourist area with hotels, restaurants and easy sea access for day trips. Taganga: Small fishing village popular for diving and a relaxed, backpacker vibe; good for short stays.

Experiences to explore

Browse these experiences as a starting point. The planner considers your interests, pace, and published schedules when building your days.

Hike for 4 days to the Lost City, Santa Marta

We have guides from the region instructed by SENA, with years of experience. Trained to provide cultural, historical and anthropological information on indigenous communities and t…

Approx. 5760 minutesView on Viator →

Lost City - Ciudad Perdida Colombia

Lost City 4 days tour is one of the most awesome treks that you can do in South America, where you will appreciate countless landscapes, lush vegetation, many wildlife animals and …

Approx. 5760 minutesView on Viator →

Sailing to Tayrona with Luis and his team: Unique!

My name is Luis, I am an Economist and worked as a consultant for more than 20 years. One day, I decided to trade the office for my true passion: sailing and enjoying nature, espec…

Approx. 480 minutesView on Viator →

Full-Day Hiking Tour in Minca with coffee & Cocoa Workshop

Visit Minca, a place with unparalleled landscapes and eco-friendly constructions in the middle of the nature of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. During this guided tour in the Min…

Approx. 450 minutesView on Viator →

MINCA TOUR - Explore waterfalls and discover the origin of coffee and cocoa

Minca is a small village located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta at 700m above sea level, populated by coffee, cocoa and honey producers. Located in one of the…

Approx. 600 minutesView on Viator →

MINCA: Eco-Walk, Coffee Farm, Waterfall & Chocolate Experience!

- Local Authenticity: This is not a mass-market commercial tour; it´s a meaningful exchange of educational knowledge with local families who protect the land. - Sustainability: Fr…

Approx. 420 minutesView on Viator →

Make room for the trip you want

Start with the number of days you have, then choose an unhurried, balanced, or fuller pace. Review the suggested route before generating your daily plan. Transport allowances are estimates; confirm services and meeting points before booking.

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