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Santa Marta

Santa Marta, Caribbean Coast, Colombia

Where Santa Marta sits, what to see there, and what to book.

Top sights
8
Bookable experiences
296
Time zone
America/Bogota

Santa Marta sits in Caribbean Coast, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. The sights below are ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for them, which is the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see. There are 296 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.

Colombia › Caribbean Coast › Santa Marta

What to see in Santa Marta

Ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for each — the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see.

Near Santa Marta

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What travellers book in Santa Marta

The experiences Viator ranks highest here, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card.

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Hike for 4 days to the Lost City, Santa Marta

5.0 (3,581)4 days

We have guides from the region instructed by SENA, with years of experience. Trained to provide cultural, historical and anthropological information on indigenous communities and the area. We work hand in hand with…

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Tayrona Sailing Sailboat trip

4.4 (116)6h 30m

Charter Dock at 9:30 AM. Ask for boat SONATA. We depart at 10:00 AM — we cannot wait past 9:50 AM. Sonata is a magnificent 58ft cutter-rigged ketch, built in 1979 in Taipei, Taiwan, with a capacity of 26 guests. The…

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Six beaches of Santa Marta by yacht

4.8 (56)8h

Looking for an unforgettable experience? Join us for a yacht ride you won’t forget! Navigate the beautiful waters of Santa Marta and enjoy a day full of fun and relaxation. What we offer: Captain and 2 assistants: Our…

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Full-Day Hiking Tour in Minca with coffee & Cocoa Workshop

4.7 (213)7h 30m

Visit Minca, a place with unparalleled landscapes and eco-friendly constructions in the middle of the nature of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. During this guided tour in the Minca area participants will visit a…

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Sunset in the bay of Santa Marta in a sailboat

4.9 (30)3h

Sail back in time aboard a very well preserved 38 foot classic sailboat, our crew is friendly by nature; he's really kind. The bay of Santa Marta is qualified as one of the most beautiful in America, the view of the…

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Santa Marta Beaches Private Boat Tour

4.8 (4)8h

The pristine waters of the Caribbean beaches in Santa Marta are a must-see while in Colombia. In this full-day tour you will enjoy a relaxing experience getting to know some of the best beaches in Santa Marta. Lay under…

from $399 / personView details

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Sights, areas and experiences here were last checked 2026-09-13.

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