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News, tips and guides for your Santa Marta trip. Beaches, food, culture, adventure and more.

Lost City trek: complete guide
Adventure
Lost City trek: complete guide (price, days, packing)

The 4 to 6-day trek to Teyuna: authorized operators, indicative price, difficulty, best season and packing list.

By Santa Marta Guide · Sep 9
When to visit Santa Marta: weather and closures
Tips
When to visit Santa Marta: weather, best season and closures

Dry and rainy seasons, veranillo, best season per plan and Tayrona closures: pick your dates with data.

By Santa Marta Guide · Sep 9
Comida típica de Santa Marta: 10 platos que no puedes perderte
Food & Drink
Comida típica de Santa Marta: 10 platos que no puedes perderte

Ceviche de corvina, arroz con coco, cayeye, arepa de huevo y más: guía completa con los mejores lugares verificados para probar cada plato.

By Santa Marta Guide · Sep 8
Dónde alojarse en Santa Marta: mejores zonas según tu plan
Where to stay
Dónde alojarse en Santa Marta: mejores zonas según tu plan

Centro Histórico, El Rodadero, Taganga, Minca o Bello Horizonte: comparamos zonas, precios, ambiente y qué tan cerca estás de playas, vida nocturna y Tayrona.

By Santa Marta Guide · Sep 8
Cómo ir de Santa Marta a Tayrona: transporte, lanchas y horarios
Transport
Cómo ir de Santa Marta a Tayrona: transporte, lanchas y horarios

Bus, lancha desde Taganga o tour privado: todas las opciones para llegar al Parque Tayrona con precios, horarios y consejos 2026.

By Santa Marta Guide · Sep 8
The 5 best beaches to visit in March
Beaches
The 5 best beaches to visit in March

March is dry season in Santa Marta. We tell you which 5 beaches you cannot miss and how to reach each one.

By Santa Marta Guide · Sep 8
Local food guide: what and where to eat
Food & Drink
Local food guide: what and where to eat

From corvina ceviche to coconut rice: a tour through Colombian Caribbean flavors and the areas to try them.

By Santa Marta Guide · Sep 7
Adventure route: waterfalls and coffee in Minca
Adventure
Adventure route: waterfalls and coffee in Minca

Waterfalls, high-altitude coffee and Caribbean viewpoints: the complete adventure route through Minca, Santa Marta’s mountain refuge.

By Santa Marta Guide · Sep 6
Tayrona Park: complete guide for your visit
Nature
Tayrona Park: complete guide for your visit

Tickets, beaches, scheduled closures and what to pack: everything you need to know for visiting Tayrona Park.

By Santa Marta Guide · Sep 5
Historic Center: a journey through Santa Marta's past
Culture
Historic Center: a journey through Santa Marta's past

Colombia’s oldest city keeps colonial treasures among cobbled streets. Tour of its historic landmarks.

By Santa Marta Guide · Sep 4
What to pack for Santa Marta: travel checklist
Tips
What to pack for Santa Marta: travel checklist

Complete checklist to forget nothing: from biodegradable sunscreen to cash in small bills.

By Santa Marta Guide · Sep 3