Santa Marta city – Magdalena

Distance from Bogotá: 904 Km.

Climate:

The city has an average temperature of 28 º C and a predominantly dry by breezes from the Sierra Nevada de SantaMarta.

Altitude:

Above sea level up to 5,775 m.s.n.m. at Pico Cristóbal Colón,  whichis the highest in all of Colombia located in the Sierra Nevada deSanta Marta.

Location:

Santa Marta is located near the bay of the same name over the Atlantic Ocean, in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in Magdalena department.

Limits:

To the north and west by the Caribbean Sea on the east to the La Guajira´s province and south with the municipalities of Aracataca and Ciénaga.

Telephone code: + 57 (5)

This is the capital city of Magdalena.  It is situated closed to the Santa Marta Hill.  It is the oldest city built by Spanish people in Colombia.

It is, also, one of the most popular tourist zones of the country.  Its colonial constructions, the excellent tourist infrastructure and the landscapes plenty of beaches are recognised by tourists.  It is placed near to The Caribean Sea.  This is an ideal place for resting, besides, it is possible to participate in ecoturism, and achaelogical and adventure turism.

How is it possible to arrive to Santa Marta?

It is possible to arrive there by plane to the airport Simón Bolivar.

It is also possible to arrive by car through a national road, from The Atlantic Coast, by departing from Bogotá.  There are 964 Km.

There is a port.  From there, it is possible to know the city and its attractions.

Tourist attractions

Parque Nacional Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta

It is a group of mountains placed in the north zone of Colombia.  It has more than 400.000 hectares and one of the most singular land formations of the planet.  It contains a variety of rainforests and mountains covered by snow.

The natural park presents beautiful landscapes such as jungles, woodlands and, specially, hills.  It is a perfect place for ecoturism.  Its fauna is composed by danta, squirrel,venado de páramos (bambi), birds like paujil, cóndor and gallineta de monte.

The park presents huge snow-capped mountains.  It also has beautiful landscapes which include forests, jungles, mountains and moors.  The different ecosystems are plenty of diverse flora and fauna like a hundred species of mammals, birds, reptiles and so on.  Some activities can be practiced, among them: climbing, walking, fishing, camping and thermal baths.

La Ciudad perdida

The Lost City is a location for archaelogical research.  It was discovered in 1976 in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.  Its population lived in The X and XV Centuries.  Nowadays, it is surrounded by other communities: Koquis and Armarios.  It is situated 34 Km. from Santa Marta, near to The Buritaca River.

This is one of the most beautiful places of South America.  It is in the middle of an exuberant jungle.  It was declared a human and cultural patrimony and it is in the fifth position talking about the seven wonders of Colombia.

It is possible to observe ruins that were built by prehistorical people.  The constructions show a stone architecture; it includes terraces, walls, roads, bridges, stairs and channels.  Many ceremonial centers were located there appart from houses and places for storing.

Thanks to the archaelogical researches, 300 archaelogical locations (big and small) have been stablished in the coast and in the jungle.

Playas El Rodadero (Beaches)

Some nice landscapes: dry forest, mountainous beaches and islands, marine fauna, green waters and white sand.  A perfect place for resting.

It is surrounded by moderns hotels, restaurants and sports centers.  During night time, there are many restaurants which offer a good service and typical music.

Playa Cañaveral (Beach)

It is located inside the national park of Tayrona.  It is covered by coconuts.  The amazing landscape shows beaches with white sand.  The panoramic and beautiful views are the main attractions.  It is possible to observe incredible sunrises and sunsets.

Bahía de Santa Marta (Bay)

This bay is located in the centre of the city.  It counts with an excellent tourist infrastructure and it is close to the port.

Bahia de Taganga (Bay)

This bay is a small fishermen community.  It is surrounded by mountains and a cove ideal for swimming.  It also counts with good restaurants.

Suggest hotel:

Hotel Santa Marta Real

Hotel Saboy

Balcones de Andalucia Hotel