SANTA MARTA
Santa Marta is
South America's oldest surviving city and the second most important colonial
city on Colombia's Caribbean coast. But despite its long history and charming
center, it gets a bad rap from many travelers, who rightly cite its unsightly
urban sprawl and terrible traffic as reasons not to hang about here
LOCATION:
BEACHES
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Playa Cristal
Playa
Cristal translates to the Crystal Beach and it lives up to it’s name. It’s
crystal clear water and white sand beaches make it a picturesque escape. It’s
beautiful coral reefs make it a popular destination for snorkelling with huge
shoals of colourful tropical fish darting around the corals.
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. Bahia Concha
This expansive beach is a little closer than
Playa Cristal. What we love most about this beach is how the blue water,
white sand beaches and the mountains converge together in one seamless
landscape.
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3. NeguanjeThis is Tayrona’s biggest beach. It has big coral reefs, a variety of tropical fish, and it’s all close to shore. You do not need to be an expert snorkeler to see this wonderful underwater spectacle. |
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Playa del Amor and Playa GairacaThis beach is more secluded than the other because it’s more frequented by local fishermen, so there are no shops, restaurants, or many places to stay. |
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CUISINE
CARIMAÑOLA
Cassava stuffed with meat and
cheese, served with chili sauce.
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Arepa de
Huevo:
Fried maize arepa stuffed with egg, served with chili sauce.
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Coconut
rice
Most dishes in the region are served with
coconut rice – especially seafood or fish.
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Dulce de
Name (Name sweet)
A delicious dessert made from cassava
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Cocadas:
Butter/Coconut cookies
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Hotels
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What to do in
Santa Marta
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Visit Tayrona Park
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Festival of cumbia
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Considered
Cultural Heritage of the Nation, the Cumbia Festival held in El Banco is a
popular event that pays homage to the most representative of all Colombian
folkloric dances. During the celebrations competitions highlight unreleased
music as well as cumbia bands.
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Swim with Dolphins
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The Rodadero Aquarium and
Sea Museum not only has 900 specimens of 100 species that can be seen in 13
ponds and 15 aquariums, but also offers visitors the chance to swim with
dolphins. Similarly, they feed sharks, turtles and jacks. Another way to take
a look at the marine life is to visit the Marine World Aquarium
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