Historic Center
The Historic Center is the colonial heart of Santa Marta, Colombia's oldest city: cobbled streets, colorful republican houses, shady squares and centuries-old churches.
Here are the Cathedral, the Tairona Gold Museum, the Parque de los Novios and the best food and cultural scene in the city. Everything is walkable.
Colonial architecture
Museums & squares
Food & Drink
Cultural life
Craft shops
Living history
Places in the Historic Center
Explore everything this area has to offer.
CultureHistoric Center of Santa Marta★★★★½
CultureCasa de la Aduana★★★★½
CultureCathedral of Santa Marta★★★★½
CultureTairona Gold Museum★★★★½
CultureBolívar Square★★★★☆
CultureSanta Marta Theater★★★★½
CultureQuinta de San Pedro Alejandrino★★★★½
Food & DrinkOuzo Restaurant★★★★½
Food & DrinkLulo Cocina Local★★★★☆
Food & DrinkDonde Chucho★★★★☆
Food & DrinkTsuki Asian Food★★★★½
Food & DrinkEl Pescador Seafood Restaurant★★½☆☆
Where to stayCasa de Lola★★★★★
Where to stayDon Pepe Boutique Hotel★★★★½
Featured places
Some unmissable places in the Historic Center.