Santa Marta, founded on July 29, 1525 by the Spanish conquistador Rodrigo de Bastidas was the first city in Colombia and throughout South America and became the starting point for the conquest of the new world.

 

The location was chosen for the safety and beauty of this port.

 

The small colonial area is of great historical importance due to the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, where Simon Bolivar died on December 17, 1830. The prime location of the city, between the Caribbean Sea and the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, has the highest peaks of the country (5.775m) and a huge variety of flora and fauna. The Tayrona National Park, rich in culture and history, makes this a very attractive destination

 

 

The oldest colonial city in the Americas, Santa Marta is famous for its tranquil atmosphere, abundant beaches and its privileged geographical location with respect to the Sierra Nevada, the highest coastal mountain range in the world, which rises behind the city. Located close to Tayrona National Park, is one of the crown jewels of Colombia, where the jungle meets the Caribbean Sea and the beaches are wild and natural.

 

Simon Bolivar, the liberator of South American famous died in Santa Marta on the Quinta de San Pedro.

 

The Colonial Historical Center is undergoing a transformation that has strengthened the character of this beautiful and charming Colombian city with its impressive Blanca Cathedral, Museo del Oro and promenade where samarios fun lovers love to stroll when the sun sets over the bay. Santa Marta also has recently seen the opening of stylish boutique hotels and restaurants.

 

 

Taganga, a small and quiet fishing village, is a more relaxing alternative to the city. The Rodadero and Bello Horizonteson small beaches, with full sections of hotels, bars and restaurants