If you've come this far, it's because you're looking for a getaway that has it all: great mountains and with them rivers and snow-capped mountains, paradisiacal beaches with beautiful landscapes, parties, adventures, culture, and, above all, new stories to fill your travel books while you travel through Colombia.
Are you ready for your next trip to Colombia's Caribbean coast? This region offers a perfect combination. If you only have a week to explore this Caribbean gem, here are the places you absolutely must visit.
1. Start your adventure in Santa Marta: History, gastronomy, and celebration😎
What to do in Santa Marta?
- Take a stroll around the historic center: Visit the cathedral, the Historic Center, stroll through the Parque de los Bodas, learn about history through its museums, and enjoy the local cuisine and festivals.
- Beaches near the center: Santa Marta Bay 5 min walk, Rodadero 21 min by car, Taganga 23 min by car and Cabo Tortuga 30 min by car.
- Some restaurant recommendations: The canoe with pure Caribbean flavor in their dishes, ouzo the best option for Mediterranean food, In Guasimo Each dish tells a story and Gnam Gelateria known for its artisanal Italian gelatos
Recommended auberge de jeunesses:
- Masaya Santa Marta :A dose of Caribbean flow for you!' everyone! Located just 400 meters from the beach and in the heart of the city's historic center, Masaya Santa Marta awaits you among bustling streets, picturesque parks, and buildings with charming balconies. This traditional colonial house offers generous spaces, comfortable rooms and bedrooms, a stunning terrace, and two refreshing pools. Explore and enjoy the full local experience we have for you, from Tayrona National Park to the Lost City.
- La Brisa Loca: Santa Marta's legendary party auberge de jeunesse is located in a restored 100-year-old mansion with colonial and Caribbean charm! Enjoy all the activities at the bar, discover local flavors at the restaurant, spend the afternoon by the pool, or work remotely from the coworking space. You can also end the day shaking your hips at the best party in Santa Marta. Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of La Brisa Loca, meet other travelers and the Samarian community. You won't want to leave! 🪩
- 2. Immersion in nature just 45 minutes from Santa Marta, Minca It is the perfect place.
In a few years, Minca It has established itself as one of Colombia's most popular destinations. With a cooler climate than the Caribbean coast, this colorful town is the gateway to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, famous for its biodiversity and indigenous culture. With waterfalls, coffee plantations, and birdwatching trails, Minca It is a natural paradise with a cool climate, perfect for disconnecting from routine.
What to do in Minca?🏔️
Tours: Get to know Marinka, enjoy and learn with the birdwatching tour, the Cerro Kennedy tour, and learn a little about its cocoa crops.
Recommended auberge de jeunesse:
- Masaya Casas Viejas : Natural & Social Nest in the Jungle! A place designed for travelers and nature lovers seeking an immersive experience and well-being in the mountains of the Colombian Caribbean. Located on Finca La Victoria, a 500-hectare coffee farm founded in 1892, 20 km from Santa Marta and 30 minutes from Minca.
3. A natural paradise between the jungle and the sea, just minutes from Tayrona National Natural Park.
What to do in Tayrona?
- Visit Tayrona National Natural Park.
- Discover its paradisiacal beaches
- Try the local gastronomy
- Enjoy the best beach parties in the area
- Relax and sunbathe
Recommended auberge de jeunesse:
Masaya Tayrona: Boost your Vitamin Sea! It's your paradise on the beach, just 10 minutes from Tayrona Park. Immerse yourself in a unique seaside experience at our beach auberge de jeunesse. Surrounded by lush vegetation and white-sand beaches, we offer an unforgettable stay on Colombia's Caribbean coast.
Ultimately The Caribbean Coast of Colombia is your next destination
