Wouderful Cities of Colombia

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

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BEACHES

	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.
	. 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.
	3. Neguanje This 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.
	Playa del Amor and Playa Gairaca This 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.
Arepa de Huevo:  Fried maize arepa stuffed with egg, served with chili sauce.
Coconut rice  Most dishes in the region are served with coconut rice – especially seafood or fish.
Dulce de Name (Name sweet) A delicious dessert made from cassava
Cocadas: Butter/Coconut cookies

Hotels

Link- Hotel   https://www.tripadvisor.co/SmartDeals-g297484-Santa_Marta_Santa_Marta_District_Magdalena_Department-Hotel-Deals.html

What to do in Santa Marta
Visit Tayrona Park

Festival of cumbia	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.
Swim with Dolphins	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