Trip to Santa Marta
Description
We'll pick you up at your hotel in Cartagena de Indias at the appointed time and board a minibus to Santa Marta, a historic town in the department of Magdalena - one of the oldest in the Americas!
En route to our destination, we'll make a quick stop for breakfast in Cienaga for an egg arepa accompanied by a glass of orange juice or a coffee. Once we've refueled, we'll continue our trip toward Santa Marta.
After a 4 hour and 30 minute drive, we'll arrive at our destination known as the 'Pearl of America'. The first stop of the tour will be the Quinta San Pedro Alejandrino hacienda, which is where military and political leader Simon Bolivar died. We'll explore this area before continuing to the statue of Pibe Valderrama where we'll learn about the life of the Colombian soccer player.
We'll tour the Pescaito neighbourhood before heading to the bay of Santa Marta, where we'll see Parque de los Novios park - an excellent place to retrace the life of Bolivar and his relationship with this historic city. A visit to Santa Marta is not complete without a visit to the cathedral, the oldest in South America. Afterwards, we'll visit Plaza Bolivar Square and walk through the colonial streets of the Colombian town.
Our next stop is the Gold Museum in Casa de la Aduana, which once functioned as the Customs House for the port of Santa Marta during the colonial era. Here, you'll discover the impressive cultural heritage of Santa Marta and Cartagena! We'll then head to the area of Rodadero, where we'll board a boat to travel to Playa Blanca and enjoy a wholsome meal of fish, patacones, coconut rice and salads.
Finally, we'll leave Santa Marta behind and make our way toward Cartagena de Indias. En route, we'll make a stop in Barranquilla to see the Caiman del Rio and the Window to the World - the perfect way to wrap up our tour. We'll conclude our tour at your hotel after 13 hours of sightseeing.
More Information
Duration
13 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Pickup and dropoff to and from your hotel
Transport by bus and boat
English–speaking guide
Breakfast and lunch
Admission
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Vivamos Colombia Travel
Corporate name: Paola Vanessa Pava Jaimes
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 3 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
