Santa Marta Day Trip
Tour Details
We'll pick you up at your hotel in Cartagena de Indias at the appointed time and board a minibus to Santa Marta, a historic town in the department of Magdalena - one of the oldest in the Americas!
En route to our destination, we'll make a quick stop for breakfast, consisting of a sandwich, accompanied by a glass of orange juice or a coffee. Once we've refueled, we'll continue our trip toward Santa Marta.
After a 4-hour drive, we'll arrive at our destination known as the 'Pearl of America'. The first stop of the tour will be the Quinta San Pedro Alejandrino hacienda, which is where military and political leader Simon Bolivar died. We'll explore this area before continuing to the statue of Pibe Valderrama where we'll learn about the life of the Colombian soccer player.
Afterwards, we'll go up to the viewpoint of Taganga, a picturesque fishermen's neighbourhood from where we'll have one of the best panoramic views of the Samaria Bay and its mountains. Photo moment!
We'll go down to the bay of Santa Marta and, while we learn about the history of the city and its most important people, we'll visit the old part of the city.
Next, we'll explore the historic centre of Santa Marta, where we'll see Parque de los Novios Park—an excellent place to retrace the life of Bolivar and his relationship with this historic city. A visit to Santa Marta is not complete without a visit to the cathedral, the oldest in South America. Afterwards, we'll visit Plaza Bolivar Square and walk through the colonial streets of the Colombian town.
Our next stop is the Gold Museum in Casa de la Aduana, which once functioned as the Customs House for the port of Santa Marta during the colonial era. Here, you'll discover the impressive cultural heritage of Santa Marta and Cartagena!
At this point in the tour, it will be time to get a bite to eat. We'll go to a local restaurant where we'll have a typical lunch consisting of fish, patacones, coconut rice and salads.
After eating, we'll head to the Rodadero sector, specifically to the quiet beaches of Bello Horizonte. There, you'll have 2 hours of free time to relax on the sand or swim in the beautiful waters of the Caribbean Sea.
Finally, we'll return to Santa Marta, where we'll finish the experience at your hotel after 18 hours of sightseeing.
More Information
Duration
18 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transport by minibus
English–speaking guide
Breakfast and traditional–style lunch
Admission
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 3 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
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Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?
A - Bessones Operacion Turistica Corporate name: Bessones Tourism and Transportation LLC Registered Office: Stella Rangel Pinilla 1900 BAYSHORE DR STE 1A 136, Miami, United States Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): 320784932 Contact information Email: GERENCIA@BESSONESTURISMOCOLOMBIA.COM Phone: +573004845438
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