Santa Marta Travel Forum

WOULD YOU MIND ADVISING ME WHAT TOURIST PLACES VISIT?

Could you please tell me how I can arrive to Tairona´s park in Santa Marta?

HI, I´M IN GOGOTA AND I REALLY WANT TO TRAVEL TO SANTA MARTA, SO WOULD YOU MIND ADVISING ME IF IT´S BETTER TO STAY IN A HOTEL OR RENT AN APARMENT?

We need to know how to get to St Marta from Cartengan Airport. Cost???

We will be in Santa Marta on a small ship from 10 am to 5 pm on about the 14th of November. I would really like to visit friends in Cartegena, but I gather that would be difficult to do.

I would like to see local historic type places, including lighthouses and cemeteries and museums. Is Santa Marta a good place to do that? The only tour mentioned from the ship is the Santa Marta City Tour and Folkloric Show which apparently includes:

"The cathedral, built in four years later by the Dominicans, was named the Church of Santa Ana, and historians described the walls of the cathedral as "built with the barril boards carried by the river when it swelled." The Customs House is an architectural monument, beautifully restored and preserved as the Bank of the Republic's Gold Museum. It exhibits pre-Columbian artifacts and includes a small yet priceless collection of Tayrona gold and pottery pieces. San Pedro de Alejandrino Village dates back to the 17th century. It is a country estate outside the city limits and has been the setting for many significant events in Colombian history. In 1830, don Joaquin Mier y Benitez offered his home to the Great Liberator Simon Bolivar—a refuge for this last days. It was later declared a National Monument by the Colombian Government. Not only has the interior of the house been preserved, but the many gardens have also been restored to their former glory by National Tourism Corporation. El Rodadero is a lively strip of hotel and apartments built around the Gaira Bay, where the beaches are particularly lovely. You will stop at a local hotel for a special folkloric show, soft drinks and beer, with a chance to shop for handicrafts before returning to the ship."

Could we perhaps do this on our own? Could we hire a taxi to take us around? (I don't walk terribly well.)

I hear that the fishing village is a good place to scuba from. I don't know if a scuba excursion here would be possible within that time frame. We are certified, but have not dived in awhile, so would need a short refresher.

My girls friend and I will be arriving in Santa Marta Saturday night. I know this sounds sad but i was rather hoping I could catch Manchester United vs Tottenham in the FA Cup. Could any body recommend ether a reasonable guest house/hotel with cable T.V or a sports bar of sorts. Thank you kindly

I am trying to find the address and phone number of a crepes restaurant in Santa Marta .It is owned by a Frenchman

Hey I am planning on a trip to Santa Marta / Taganga in june, july, does anybody know if I can land salsa classes there?

Can someone give me contacts of scuba diving clubs there (I want to get my open water PADI)

THanks

Henri

where can I get a local fishing guide in Rodadero for red snapper? thanx, debg

I am coming to Santa Marta in mid December on a cruise. How do you get from the pier to El Rodadero? And how do you get to the aquarium from there. Is there a shuttle boat that takes you over and can you swim with the dolphins. Does anyone know the costs. Thank you from Canada

Hi there.....on the promanade in santa marta, do vendors (food, drink ect) exist, and if so do they exist at night also? Thanx!

Could anybody help with info (availability and approx prices) regarding weekly or monthly rentals of small furnished apts close to the center and the seaside as I plan to visit for 2 months in october and november.
Mucho gracias Marcel

Hello,
I am planning my next vacation to Cartagena, but would like to visit Santa Marta as well.
I would like to know how safe is Santa Marta, and the trip from Barranquilla to Santa Martha. If anyone can tell me...as this is my first trip to Colombia. Thanks