Guidebook for Santa Marta (With much more upon arrival)
Shopping
Great places to find everything that you need.
The up-market shopping centre in town with great clothes shops, large food court and a massive Exito supermarket, Homecenter hardware store & the best Cinema in city.
173 locals recommend
Centro Comercial Buenavista
The up-market shopping centre in town with great clothes shops, large food court and a massive Exito supermarket, Homecenter hardware store & the best Cinema in city.
Our local shopping centre with a wide variety of clothing, footwear & tech shops amongst others. The mall also has a cinema, food court and a geat Jumbo Supermarket
77 locals recommend
Ocean Mall
Avenida Del FerrocarrilOur local shopping centre with a wide variety of clothing, footwear & tech shops amongst others. The mall also has a cinema, food court and a geat Jumbo Supermarket
My recommended technology store for everything to do with computers. All types of accessories, spare parts and knowledgeable staff. If they don't have it, they will know where it can be found.
Centro de Tecnologia Saul
5-37 Cl. 13My recommended technology store for everything to do with computers. All types of accessories, spare parts and knowledgeable staff. If they don't have it, they will know where it can be found.
The go-to place for sneakers, cell phones, sunglasses, gadgets, technology & all manner of cheap goods. All the stores and mini malls here specialise in a 'market style' shopping.
15 locals recommend
San Andresito Mall
4-50 Cl. 13The go-to place for sneakers, cell phones, sunglasses, gadgets, technology & all manner of cheap goods. All the stores and mini malls here specialise in a 'market style' shopping.
Food Scene
Ipexpress
# 28-20 Carrera 18Good quality open air Fast food restaurant right by the house.
Radio Burger
18-52 Cra. 3Great Hamburgers (& other stuff)
Subway
17 - 27 Cra. 3Familiar food
A fantastic locally owned & run restaurant serving a range of good food and fast food options.
Featured in some of the "best eats in Santa Marta guides, This is a 2 minute walk from the house and a worthwhile visit.
Federico
A fantastic locally owned & run restaurant serving a range of good food and fast food options.
Featured in some of the "best eats in Santa Marta guides, This is a 2 minute walk from the house and a worthwhile visit.
A 2 minute walk from the house with large plates of well priced food that can be shared without problem.
Mil Carnes
29-09 Cra. 19A 2 minute walk from the house with large plates of well priced food that can be shared without problem.
Getting Around
Transport Services
The city bus terminal with services to most key destinations in the country, about 10-15 minute taxi ride from the house.
27 locals recommend
Terminal de Transportes de Santa Marta station
31-17 Cl. 41The city bus terminal with services to most key destinations in the country, about 10-15 minute taxi ride from the house.
The Santa Marta Airport.
Served by Bus and Taxi, but located a fair distance from the city.
Spectacular "landing on the ocean" sensation as as you arrive due to the runway being located right on the coast. :)
29 locals recommend
Simón Bolívar International Airport
Km. 80 Avenida AeropuertoThe Santa Marta Airport.
Served by Bus and Taxi, but located a fair distance from the city.
Spectacular "landing on the ocean" sensation as as you arrive due to the runway being located right on the coast. :)
Alquiler de carros en Santa Marta - CAR RENT DEL CARIBE
11a-189 Carrera 4Sightseeing
La Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino is an hacienda or quinta built in the 17th century, famous for being the death place of Simón Bolívar on December 17, 1830. At that time, the estate produced rum, honey and panela. (Wikipedia)
353 locals recommend
Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino
Avenida El LibertadorLa Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino is an hacienda or quinta built in the 17th century, famous for being the death place of Simón Bolívar on December 17, 1830. At that time, the estate produced rum, honey and panela. (Wikipedia)
A statue celebrating the life and success of local hero footballer "El Pibe"
22 locals recommend
Monument to El Pibe
16-54 Cra. 18A statue celebrating the life and success of local hero footballer "El Pibe"
An ancient Lost city in the heart of the Sierra Nevada mountains. This was the major city of the region back in the day and is a "must see" attraction.
This is the most adventurous and spectacular tour available in Santa Marta and a tour is obligatory to see this sight. We are happy to help you organise a visit to this and any other destination in the area.
41 locals recommend
Ciudad Perdida - Buritaca 200
An ancient Lost city in the heart of the Sierra Nevada mountains. This was the major city of the region back in the day and is a "must see" attraction.
This is the most adventurous and spectacular tour available in Santa Marta and a tour is obligatory to see this sight. We are happy to help you organise a visit to this and any other destination in the area.
The easily accessible part of the Sierra Nevada mountains with amazing views. Cheap & easy to reach without a tour if preferred, we can help you organise this both independently or as part of a tour.
269 locals recommend
Minca
The easily accessible part of the Sierra Nevada mountains with amazing views. Cheap & easy to reach without a tour if preferred, we can help you organise this both independently or as part of a tour.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fantastic Rock Bar with pool table and terrace area. regular live music and friendly staff.
31 locals recommend
Crab's Bar
3-69 Calle 18Fantastic Rock Bar with pool table and terrace area. regular live music and friendly staff.
Because it's popular ;) also open most days and full of tourists and all that follows.
50 locals recommend
Bar la Puerta
2-29 Cl. 17Because it's popular ;) also open most days and full of tourists and all that follows.
Marina Santa Marta
22-93 Carrera 1Bars, restaurants, views, social
the "get together" spot that starts most nights out in the city.
Bars, restaurants, nightclubs, street food, open air beers, etc
278 locals recommend
Parque de Los Novios
Calle 20the "get together" spot that starts most nights out in the city.
Bars, restaurants, nightclubs, street food, open air beers, etc
Popular with tourists and in all the guide books. A place to meet and be seen.
(Located on the way to Parque de los Novios with many other worthwhile bars, clubs and entertainment in the area).
14 locals recommend
Charlies Bar Santa Marta
Calle 19Popular with tourists and in all the guide books. A place to meet and be seen.
(Located on the way to Parque de los Novios with many other worthwhile bars, clubs and entertainment in the area).
Entertainment & Activities
Cineland
15-100 FerrocarilNear & convenient.
An open community space with tennis/basketball courts, football pitches, BMX track, Jogging track, Rollerblade track, etc.
All free
Polideportivo
Carrera 19An open community space with tennis/basketball courts, football pitches, BMX track, Jogging track, Rollerblade track, etc.
All free
Cinemark Buenavista santa marta
Avenida El LibertadorEasily the best cinema in the city.
Parks & Nature
The most amazing caribbean beaches, snorkeling, views and animal life.
Parque Tayrona is the most popular National Park in Colombia and a massive draw to both local and international tourists.
522 locals recommend
Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona
The most amazing caribbean beaches, snorkeling, views and animal life.
Parque Tayrona is the most popular National Park in Colombia and a massive draw to both local and international tourists.