Top Things to do in Magdalena Department
Top Hotels in Magdalena Department
- 1. Placita Vieja Hotel Boutique Spa
- 2. Irotama Resort
- 3. Hilton Garden Inn Santa Marta
- 4. Cayena Beach Villa
- 5. Santa Marta Marriott Resort Playa Dormida
- 6. Villa Maria Tayrona, a Kali Hotel
- 7. Dreamer Santa Marta
- 8. Mercure Santa Marta Emile
- 9. Masaya Hostel Santa Marta
- 10. Hotel Boutique Casa Carolina
Top 5 Specialty Museums in Magdalena Department, Magdalena Department
Discover the best top things to do in Magdalena Department, Colombia including Museo Minca - Memorial Museum of the Sierra Nevada, Casa Museo Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Museo del Oro Tairona - Casa de la Aduana, Taironaka Turismo Ecologico, Casa del Telegrafista.
Restaurants in Magdalena Department
1. Museo Minca - Memorial Museum of the Sierra Nevada
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 104 reviews
Experience the history of the Sierra Nevada brought to life through the eyes of locals in this one of a kind community museum. Minca is MUCH more than meets the eye--and the bird tours, waterfalls and sunsets do not even scratch the surface. Museo Minca and the Memorial Center are FREE and aim to give voice to the community members and make sure their stories are told. Connect, have a coffee on us, and discover a whole new to side of Minca.
Reviewed By DrewL141
This was perhaps the most personal and touching presentation I’ve ever heard at a museum. Shenandoah is a young American woman who married a local school teacher. They turned part of his family home into a memorial museum. It’s also the site where some of the bloodiest conflicts between guerrilla groups and paramilitary armies took place in the very recent past. Shenandoah’s presentation of those bloody conflicts sets out a very nice overview that helps one understand both the modern history of this country and the present economic and tourist dynamic of this fascinating place. Donations accepted and you will come away from the a much deeper appreciation for where you are.
2. Casa Museo Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By Colombia-road-travel - Medellin, Colombia
So traveling in my car south down Route 45 from Santa Marta returning to my home in Medellin, my good friend who is born and raised in Medellin shouted, as were approaching the turn-off to Aracataca to "Turn Right" - I had no idea why he wanted to stop for but soon realized when we pulled up to this museum/home of Gabriel Garcia Marquez. I enjoyed the stop and visit to the museum but it was only later that my Colombian friend gave me the whole history behind this writer, he is despised by most Colombians for a variety of reasons including his political views and his lack of concern for his homeland (ie there was a reason why he lived in Mexico when he passed) but regardless the stop to this museum was a good place to stretch my legs before continuing the drive to my home in Medellin. All this aside yes if your in the area and you enjoy his books do stop for a visit.
3. Museo del Oro Tairona - Casa de la Aduana
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 318 reviews
The building which functioned in the Spanish colonial era as the Customs House (Casa de la Aduana) for the port of Santa Marta is today a museum that lets you explore stories of the past and present from this corner of Colombia's magic Caribbean region.
Reviewed By treetrippers - Fredericton, Canada
Nice museum, free admission, some areas air con and clean bathrooms. Don’t need a guide. Most signs in English and spanish
4. Taironaka Turismo Ecologico
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 8 reviews
Taironaka is a tourist destination outside Santa Marta, can make activities kayaking, tubing, ecotourism, bird watching, visit the museum and terraces of the findings of Capitan Navia. You can enjoy nature and visit other places like Cascade valence or Buritaca.
