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Santa Marta
A coastal Colombian city known for its scenic beaches, Sierra Nevada mountains backdrop, and as the gateway to Tayrona National Natural Park.
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Santa Marta is everything you want in a city without any of the excessively tourist-catered hubbub (for now, anyway). At its heart, this port city has plenty of nightlife and vibrancy to keep you entertained. After hitting the city, this Colombia itinerary recommends that you venture out a little further from the center to find charming, quiet neighborhoods where life seems to glide by with ease from the outside looking in. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Hostal Kaia, an oasis-like lodging with a pool and a swinging bridge that goes right over it. Oh, and there are hella hammocks all over the place. Use Santa Marta as your home base while you venture out into other nearby areas on the coast.
sarahlempa 4 years ago
Santa Marta Articles
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Colombia Itinerary: the Caribbean Coast
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29 of the Best Things To Do in Colombia
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