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
What to do and see in Magdalena Department, Magdalena Department: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Magdalena Department, Colombia including Ciudad Perdida, Centro de Buceo Atlantida, Expotur, Teyuna Tours, Reef Shepherd, Museo Minca - Memorial Museum of the Sierra Nevada, Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, Parque Nacional Natural Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Casa Museo Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Nabusimake.
Restaurants in Magdalena Department
1. Ciudad Perdida
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,782 reviews
Reviewed By JMSBellido
We just finished a 4 days trecking with Magic Tours Sta Marta and we really wanna thank the team Keilly, Saul & Rodrigo for the amazing experience we have got, well organised, warm people, good and healthy food for finally arriving to that wonder : The Lost City!!????, thanks Magic Tours we will come back for sure JM & Sindre.....1000 kisses
2. Centro de Buceo Atlantida
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 771 reviews
Centro de buceo creado por Biólogos Marinos al servicio de la recreación y la investigación. Nos centramos en la calidad del servicio, la seguridad de los planes y la generación de un ambiente familiar.
3. Expotur
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3,402 reviews
The most professional tour company to do the lost city trek, Expotur has the only and most complete generation of lost city professional guides
4. Teyuna Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 86 reviews
We are a family with more than 15 years of experience, who have traveled and lived the magic of archaeological and sacred places in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. We are local, professional guides, in order to provide authentic ethno-tourism practices to our visitors and driven by the desire to forge a culture to preserve and care for the customs and traditions of our community.
5. Reef Shepherd
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 734 reviews
Reef Shepherd has been a proud part of the Taganga community for over 16 years, and we have experienced dive professionals with intimate knowledge of the best dive sites nearby. All professionals are certified by international agencies. Your safety is our first priority. Our equipment is nearly new, well-maintained, and comprised of the most well respected brands in the industry
6. 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.
7. Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,478 reviews
This final home of Simon Bolivar contains a museum housing works of art from countries he helped liberate.
Reviewed By marciaa513 - Hanoi, Vietnam
This landmark where Simon Bolivar spent his final days is a reminder that Santa Marta has so much more to offer than just beautiful beaches and good sea food. The "libertador" of South America is a figure well worth learning about and no better place than this. You can see the original structures of Bolivar's hacienda, as well as the monuments that have been raised in his honor. I also highly recommend using one of the young local guides who provide a 40-minute informative tour and are eager to answer visitors' questions. They are paid in tips only and do a great job. We spent about an hour here and it's only about 15 minutes from the historic center or Rodadero beach. Don't miss it!
8. Parque Nacional Natural Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 211 reviews
Reviewed By Tasha1228 - Bayonne, United States
Gorgeous views, great for hiking, so many places to eat and explore inside - def recommend the coffee tour, rio Minca, rio Marinka, Pozo Azul, el Mirador (pictures below, a spot you get some of the most beautiful views to take pics).
9. 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.
10. Nabusimake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
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