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Top 12 Things To Do in Santa Marta

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#1Santa Marta City Tour

Appreciate the beauty of the oldest Spanish settlement in Colombia on this tour of Santa Marta. Start with a convenient pick-up from your hotel and visit Qui...

recommend20% of travellers recommend

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CA $58
per traveller
Santa Marta City Tour

#2Neguanje & Cristal Beach Day Tour

Tayrona Park is a treasure hidden in the heart of the Colombian Caribbean, making this full-day tour an unforgettable experience in spectacular surroundings....

recommend100% of travellers recommend

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CA $70
per traveller
Neguanje & Cristal Beach Day Tour

#3Tayrona Park & Arrecifes

Visit a treasure of the Colombian Caribbean with this full-day tour to Tayrona Park, where you can relax on the shore at Arrecifes and go for a swim in the t...

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CA $60
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Tayrona Park & Arrecifes

#4Aquarium & Playa Blanca Tour

Watch the lively marine creatures at the Rodadero Sea Aquarium and enjoy an afternoon on the shores of Playa Blanca for a day of maritime delight. This tour ...

recommend100% of travellers recommend

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CA $214
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Aquarium & Playa Blanca Tour

#5Tayrona National Park & Neguanje Bay Tour with Crystal Beach

Venture into Tayrona National Park and explore its flourishing beauty on this full-day tour. Discover gorgeous Neguanje Bay and take a scenic cruise to the i...

recommend38% of travellers recommend

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CA $51
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Tayrona National Park & Neguanje Bay Tour with Crystal Beach

#6Guided Santa Marta City Tour

Become immersed in Santa Marta's deep history on a half-day tour that covers the city's main landmarks. Travel through the historic centre, the port, and the...

recommend48% of travellers recommend

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CA $47
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Guided Santa Marta City Tour

#7Private Santa Marta Tour

On this day trip to Santa Marta, listen to commentary from your guide and visit the historic Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, where Simón Bolivar died. Enjoy...

recommend68% of travellers recommend

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CA $224
per traveller
Private Santa Marta Tour

#8Tayrona National Park Beach Tour with Cañaveral & Arrecifes

Discover the utter beauty of Tayrona National Park with a tour of its most paradisiacal beaches. An expert guide takes you on a leisurely hike through the pa...

recommend40% of travellers recommend

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CA $51
per traveller
Tayrona National Park Beach Tour with Cañaveral & Arrecifes

#9Playa Blanca & Aquarium Tour

Enjoy a day of aquatic delight by combining a visit to the Rodadero Sea Aquarium with an afternoon of snorkelling and lounging on the gorgeous Playa Blanca. ...

recommend100% of travellers recommend

Free Cancellation Free Cancellation

CA $47
per traveller
Playa Blanca & Aquarium Tour

#10Shared Aquarium and Playa Blanca Tour in Spanish

Watch the lively marine creatures at the Rodadero Sea Aquarium and enjoy an afternoon on the shores of Playa Blanca for a day of maritime delight. This tour ...

Free Cancellation Free Cancellation

CA $54
per adult
Shared Aquarium and Playa Blanca Tour in Spanish

Things To Do in Santa Marta

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Activities and Tours

Santa Marta is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Santa Marta to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Santa Marta Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Santa Marta.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Santa Marta attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.

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