Why go
- District and city in Caribbean Region, Colombia.
- Served by Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR).
History
Santa Marta, officially the Distrito Turístico, Cultural e Histórico de Santa Marta, is a port city on the coast of the Caribbean Sea in northern Colombia. It is renowned in Latin American as the place of death of Simón Bolívar.
Where to stay
Cl. 16 #4-81, Centro Historico, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia · lasantahotel.com
Cl. 21 #4 - 39, CENTRO HISTORICO, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia · sites.google.com
Cl. 9 #1 - 33, Taganga, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia · engine.lobbypms.com
Kilometro 8, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia · estelarsantamar.com
Edificio Grand Marina Apartasuites, Calle 23, Bellavista #1c-79, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia · grandmarinasuites.com
Cl. 18 #4 - 70, Comuna 2, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia · casaverdesantamarta.com
Cl. 18 #6-85, Comuna 2, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia · hotelsuiteboutiqueelcactus.com
Cl. 24 #3-65, Comuna 2, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia · bwsantamartahotel.com
Cl. 8 #2 - 78, Santa Marta, Gaira, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia · delmarhotel.co
Cl. 12 #3-40, Comuna 2, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia · hotelcasacarolina.com
Cl. 16 #1c - 92, Comuna 2, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia · hotelboutiquedonpepe.com
Cl. 14 #3-58, Comuna 2, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia · masaya-experience.com
Cl. 11 #4-139, Taganga, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia · sunsettaganga.com
Bahía de Puerto Luz, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia · perlarocahotel.com
Calle 19 # 2A -09. Calle Tumba 4, Parque de los Novios, Centro Histórico, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia · placitavieja.com
Cra. 2 #19-20, Comuna 2, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia · kalihotels.com
Calle 8 #1B-35, Taganga, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia · hotelbahiataganga.com
CENTRO HISTORICO, Cra. 1c #20-23, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia · booking.com
Cl. 6 #2 – 43, Gaira, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia · hoteltaybo.com
Centro Histórico, Cra. 1c #15 - 07, Comuna 2, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia · direct-book.com
1c-71 Calle 20, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia · hoteltayromar.com.co
Vía Sta. Marta - Taganga, Taganga, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia · hoteltntmirador.com
Cra. 1 # 18 - 67, Comuna 2, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia · parkhotel.com.co
Cra. 1c #24-04, Comuna 2, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia · hilton.com
Cl. 23 #1C-37, Comuna 2, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia · marriott.com
Cra. 3 #5-98, Gaira, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia · hoteltayronadelmar.com
Cra. 1, Taganga, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia · laballenazul.com.co
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Carrera 2 #20 - 63 Centro Histórico, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
Cra 6 #11-15, Taganga, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
Cra. 1a #26-61, Comuna 2, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
carrera 1c · 10-11, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
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Restaurants & places to go
Burger, Sandwich, Regional, Seafood, Sausage, Caribbean, American, Deli, Chicken, Mexican, Barbecue, Tapas, Food Court · Open air food court with a variety of… · depicnic.com.co
European, Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:11-12:00 · 1A-25 Calle 26, Santa Marta, 470004 · uhma.com.co
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 15:00-21:00 Features: takeaway
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 · Carrera 5 · lagranmuralla.co
Pizza, Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 · salvatorspizza.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · Calle 14, Santa Marta · juanvaldez.com
Fish, Sandwich, Juice, Salad, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-21:00 Features: vegan options · Calle 16, Taganga · instagram.com
Café, Smoothies, Jugos, Cafe · Opening hours: We-Mo 07:30-20:30 · 3-31 Calle 18, Taganga · facebook.com
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 12:00-22:00 · 2-62 Calle 18
Coffee, Cake, Sandwich, Snack, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo 10:00-22:00, We-Su 10:00-22:00 · 20-25 Cra. 3, Santa Marta, 470004
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · 11-35 Carrera 4, El Rodadero · instagram.com
Pasta, Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Pasta/Italian restaurant · salvatorspizza.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, delivery
American, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, air conditioning
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Crepe, Ice Cream, Restaurant · Crepe/Ice Cream restaurant
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 09:00-21:00; Th 09:00-22:00; Fr 09:00-23:00; Sa 11:00-23:00 · 3-75 Calle 18 · canoacafe.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00
Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Mexican, Pasta, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00 Features: vegan options
Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-20:00
Caribbean, Italian Pizza, Burger, Regional, Local, Food Court · Opening hours: Mo-Su 18:00-23:00 · 33A-33 Calle 29
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:30 · 2-34 Calle 8
Italian Pizza, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 19:00-00:00
Arab, Restaurant · Arab restaurant · naderdeliciasarabes.inf.travel
Steak House, Pasta, Local, Seafood, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 16-28 Carrera 3
Mexican, Fast Food · Mexican fast food
Grill, Restaurant · Grill restaurant · 2-55 Calle 18
Peruvian, Local, Restaurant · Peruvian/Local restaurant
Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Italian/Pizza restaurant
Salad, Restaurant · Features: vegan options
Hot Dog, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
French, Restaurant · French restaurant
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant · Carrera 2
German, Restaurant · German restaurant
Asian, Burger, Curry, Indian, Japanese, Oriental, Restaurant · Asian/Burger restaurant
Ramen, Noodle, Asian, Restaurant · Ramen/Noodle restaurant · Santa Marta
Cafe · cafe
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 15:30-23:00 · 16-74 Carrera 3
Food Court · Features: step-free access
Fast Food · fast food
Burger, Restaurant · Burger restaurant · Calle 19 · porthos.com.co
Sandwich, Fast Food, Hot Dog, Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Pizza, Greek, Pasta, Seafood, Restaurant · Pizza/Greek restaurant · 19-29 Carrera 3 · ouzosantamarta.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · wifi Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-17:00
249 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) 14 km to the centre
Santa Marta, MAG, CO — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia, Copa Airlines, LAN Airlines) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Bogota, Rio Negro (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia AV (318, A320, A319) · 2 routes: Bogota, Rio Negro
- Copa Airlines CM (318, A320) · 1 route: Bogota
- LAN Airlines LA (A320) · 1 route: Bogota*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Fundación Airport (FDA) 79 km to the centre
Fundación, MAG, CO — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
La Ye Airport 27 km to the centre
Ciénaga, MAG, CO
La Amalia Airport 43 km to the centre
Ciénaga, MAG, CO
Getting there by ferry
Taganga - Playa Grande
Ferry route
Taganga - Tayrona
Ferry route
Where things are
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Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR); 7 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SMR has direct flights to 2 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Bogota, Rio Negro). By water: ferry routes serve the area; routes include Taganga - Playa Grande, Taganga - Tayrona.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Santa Marta, Colombia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.