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Santa
Marta... The magic of having everything
Santa Marta, the oldest city in Colombia, is set between the majesty of
a mountain crowned with snowy peaks and the crystalline waters of the
Caribbean Sea. Founded in 1525 by Rodrigo de Bastidas, Santa Marta proudly
shows the traces of its glorious past, represented by ancient buildings
and military structures that date from the colonial period, walking along
the Historical Center.
Magical, ancestral and modern, it combines all of the elements that make
it the favorite destination of thousands of tourists who arrive seeking
relaxation and peace. In areas like the well-known El Rodadero Beach,
visitors find varied options for enjoying an unforgettable vacation. Magnificent
hotels, restaurants and discotheques are at the service of those who seek
entertainment and comfort. Along the beaches of Bello Horizonte and Pozos
Colorados are luxurious hotels that invite one to relax.
The environment is one of the principal attractions of Santa Marta. Protected
by the Sierra Nevada, it possesses an extraordinary diversity of landscapes,
and of flora and fauna, that make it a mandatory place to visit for nature
lovers. Ideal for encounters with ecological adventure is the Tayrona
National Park, a nature preserve composed of a land area and an undersea
coastal area, a repository of the plant and animal species belonging to
its ecosystem.
Three thousand hectares of coast include beaches like Neguanje, Bahía
Concha, Cinto and Arrecifes, true paradises, almost virgin, used for skin-diving
and snorkeling, among other marine activities. Within the park is Pueblito,
an archeological site of great importance whose inhabitants are direct
descendants of the ancient Tayrona indians, the pre-Hispanic inhabitants
of the area. Up above, in the Sierra, the majesty of Ciudad Perdida impresses
those who have the luck to visit it. Its stone structures are the living
manifestation of the high level of cultural development achieved by its
builders.
All of these reasons, added to the hospitable character of its people,
make Santa Marta the ideal place for vacationing and enjoying the variety
of activities and places it offers.
GENERAL INFORMATION
| LOCATION: | 11° 15' 18'' N lat. - 70° 13' 45'' W long. |
| ALTITUDE: | 2 m (6.5 ft) above sea level |
| AVERAGE TEMPERATURE : | 28° C / 82.4° F |
| POPULATION: | 398.368 |
| CURRENCY | Colombian Peso, US Dollar (at the daly exchange rate) |
| LANGUAJE: | Spanish |
| INFRASTRUCTURE | Simón Bolívar Airport. Deep draft marine terminal. Intercity bus terminal. World-wide telecomunications. |
Welcome
to Santa Marta, a city that in the blink of an eye has the magic of having
everything.
