Santa Marta is Colombia's oldest surviving European city (founded 1525), nestled on the Caribbean coast at the base of the Andes. Tayrona National Park, the Lost City Ciudad Perdida trek, pristine Caribbean beaches, and Andean mountain scenery make it one of Colombia's most diverse destinations.
2M
visitors/year
Best time to visit
December–March — dry season
Top sights & experiences
- 🌿 Tayrona National Park Trek
- 🏛️ Ciudad Perdida — Lost City Trek
- 🏖️ Playa Blanca & Caribbean Beaches
- 🌊 El Rodadero Beach Resort
- 🌅 Santa Marta Old Town Evening
- 🍽️ Lulo & Lavanda
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