Location: Santa Marta
Top Things to do in Santa Marta
Top Restaurants in Santa Marta
What to do and see in Santa Marta, Magdalena Department: The Best Sights & Landmarks
The oldest city in Colombia, romantic Santa Marta is fringed by beautiful beaches and the stunning mountains of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta range. Ancient ruins take cover in the lush mangrove forests of Tayrona National Park, the perfect spot for a day hike. Snorkel along vibrant reefs, then make your way to a café for a multicultural meal that incorporates the flavors of Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe. When the sun goes down, the nightlife kicks up its heels in the bars and discos of the Parque de Los Novios.
Restaurants in Santa Marta
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. Iglesia San Jeronimo
3. Casa Buena Cultura
4. Universidad del Magdalena
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
The University of Magdalena (UNIMAGDALENA) is one of the main higher education institutions of Colombia. Accredited for its high quality standards by the Ministry of National Education, it is a public university located in Santa Marta - a strategic port city in the Colombian Caribbean region - offering a wide range of established bachelor and graduate programmes, with research expertise and a tradition of public service. It is the oldest, largest and most comprehensive university in a State distinguished by its extraordinary natural, historical and cultural settings; as well as world-wide known for being the birthplace and literary backdrop of the Nobel Laureate Gabriel Garcia Marquez. UNIMAGDALENA offers 24 undergraduate and 23 postgraduate programmes (19 MSc and 4 PhD programmes) in the Faculties of Engineering, Life Sciences, Education Sciences, Health Sciences, Humanities and the Faculty of Managerial and Economic Sciences.
5. Parque de Los Novios
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,690 reviews
Reviewed By Colombianresident - Santa Marta Municipality, Colombia
A square with benches and atmosphere. It is located in the center of town with access to may nice bars and restaurants.
6. Parroquia de Nuestra Senora de la Medalla Milagrosa
7. Catedral de Santa Marta
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 656 reviews
Reviewed By leonardor617
Located in the Historical District of Santa Marta...white building from XVIII century... used to be the tomb of Simon Bolivar... there are quite interesting histories on the casket of Bolivar being subject to strange adventures while some opponents trying to take it and send to the sea to destroy the simbol...surrounded by landmark buildings
8. Iglesia de San Francisco de Asis
9. Paseo El Camellon
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 204 reviews
Reviewed By Nicorr88 - Cali, Colombia
This "apseo" is a great place to walk and enjoy the more turistic part of the city. You can see some sculptures allusive to the native Tayrona Tribe and take good pictures. The real magic of this place are the sunsets, you can literally see the sun go down and set on the horizon but while your doing this you will see the sky change colors and the water mimic it. Tootally worth it!
10. Centro Historico de Santa Marta
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By John_smith110 - Montreal, Canada
From having spent time in Cartagena and Santa Marta, I would have to say that I much prefer Santa Marta. Cartagena has superior architecture, very nice restaurants and better museums; which are great to experience for a weekend. Cartagena's Centro Historico is very scenic, with walks along the harbor and beaches, a huge variety of restaurants, and many more casual options that aren't overrun with tourists. It has a nice relaxed vibe and you can for sure find any type of food or style that you are looking for. Meals and especially drinks are very inexpensive.
