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There’s a lot to experience in the coffee-rich hills around Minca, but large group tours can rush through, making you feel as though you’ve only just scratched the surface. Receive personalized attention and get the chance to ask questions on this private full-day tour. Visit a farm where coffee and cacao are grown, hike to a waterfall, enjoy a local lunch with panoramic views, sample fresh chocolate, and more.

Spend a day exploring the Minca area with this guided, small-group tour from Santa Marta. You'll visit a waterfall that's considered sacred by local Indigenous people, learn about bamboo building, and spend time at coffee and cocoa farms. You'll even get the chance to make your own cacao bar.

Simplify exploring Santa Marta's historic Old Town and Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino on this private tour. Skip the pressure of keeping up with a large tour group, and enjoy a one-on-one experience with your private guide as you explore these areas on foot. Enjoy an itinerary that includes Parque de Los Novios, Simón Bolívar Park, and the main Cathedral with the tomb of Rodrigo Bastidas, and more.

Join us for an unforgettable bike tour through the heart of Santa Marta, where history and culture come alive under the warm Caribbean sun. As we pedal through the city’s charming streets, you'll discover hidden gems and immerse yourself in the vibrant local life. Feel the essence of Santa Marta as we explore its rich gastronomy, connect with locals, and uncover the stories that have shaped this beautiful city. Whether it’s the breathtaking views, the lively atmosphere, or the fascinating history, every moment of this tour is designed to leave you with lasting memories. Don’t miss out on this unique adventure! Book your spot today and experience the true soul of Santa Marta in a way you’ll never forget.

Most time-strapped travelers can't afford to spend multiple days in the jungle surrounding Santa Marta, but this small-group tour to Minca—a mountain village—checks off rivers, waterfalls, and mountains in a matter of hours. Learn about the local coffee, cocoa, and honey production with a guide leading the way and handling any language barriers.

Get an overview of Santa Marta in just a few hours with this group tour. Check off must-see spots including Parque del Agua, the Pibe Valderrama statue, and the Tayrona Gold Museum. Go beyond the guidebooks with insights from your guide and navigate the area more efficiently with a guide.

Spend the day exploring Tayrona Park from Santa Marta without the hassle of organizing transportation or researching an itinerary. Your guide will lead the way, taking you to hidden view points and a bay that many tourists miss on their own. Enjoy free time at the beach to spend how you wish.

Take in the sunset in Santa Marta aboard a private boat cruise. With a maximum of 12 guests, you can relax and enjoy the views. Bring your own food, snacks, and drinks on board and store them in a cooler so you can have your drink or meal with incredible views.

Experience the flavors and vibrancy of the Santa Marta food scene on this dynamic food tour. Walk through markets packed with local dishes and produce, and learn about their origins and ingredients from your guide. Taste food like fresh ceviche, bollo and coconut rice. Enjoy the atmosphere of a thriving town market and speak to locals as you travel around the city.

Hiking through Colombia’s Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains can be difficult to plan without prior knowledge of the terrain. Join a local guide on a 4-day hike to the Lost City, with the route, transportation, accommodation, and other logistics taken care of. As you hike, learn about the history and culture of the area, and recharge with simple but comfortable overnights stays in camps with showers and meals provided.

Join us for an unforgettable street food excursion, meticulously crafted to immerse you in Santa Marta's lively culinary landscape. Guided by experts, this half-day experience guarantees a gastronomic odyssey through the city's core, where each morsel narrates a tale of tradition, taste, and heritage. From savory treats to revitalizing tropical drinks, anticipate a sensory banquet that will tantalize your palate and leave you yearning for further delights.

Spend an evening out in Santa Marta without the need to figure out where the party is with this lively bus tour. Instead of a traditional car, explore on a lively party bus where you can listen to music and even dance on board. Check off the major spots in the city, including its historic center and the Bay of Santa Marta.

Explore the northern coast of Colombia by motorcycle with this two-day, one-night tour. You'll start in Santa Marta, heading up to Palomino for a day of river tubing adventure. The next day, you'll make your way back to Santa Marta to drop off your bike.

The nightlife in Santa Marta is legendary, but for visitors, it can be tricky to figure out where to find the best bars. This bar crawl takes the guesswork out of your Saturday night and provides a local experience by taking you to three bars and one club in the historical center of Santa Marta. Meet locals and fellow travelers while getting a taste of Santa Marta's nightlife scene.

Explore the vibrant city of Santa Marta like never before with the TURBO City Tour, offering a unique Cultural and Tasting Ride on electric scooters. Enjoy the Caribbean sea breeze while immersing yourself in local history and flavors. Kick off your tour visiting famous historic sites and learning about the history and culture of the oldest city in Colombia. In the evening, capture stunning sunset views while enjoying exotic ceviche on the boardwalk. This tour promises an authentic experience tailored for modern travelers seeking Instagrammable moments and culinary delights. - Morning and Sunset rides available to suit your schedule - Taste local delicacies, including seafood soup and ceviche - Visit cultural highlights like the Tayrona Gold Museum and San Francisco Church - Ride in style with signature blue helmets and eco-friendly scooters

IMPORTANT- There is a dress code for this tour! Swimwear, sandals, hats, sportswear, and sunglasses are NOT allowed! Furthermore, we do not allow any aspects of sex tourism either. We are a group of local friends that host bar crawls in Colombia. We wanted to give foreigners and tourists a unique "locals' experience", so we started these bar crawls. This bar crawl consists of 3 local bars and 1 disco bar/club, all located in the historic center of Santa Marta. Centro Histórico is one of the most popular nightlife areas among locals and tourists in Santa Marta. We will meet at the first bar at 8:30 pm to congregate and converse. We will then proceed to the next bars every hour, finally finishing off at the rooftop disco bar/club by 12:15 am. Sometimes locals also come on our crawls, so you may have the opportunity to connect with some Colombians and practice your Spanish!

Discover the first bay of Tayrona National Natural Park, Granate, and enjoy plenty of downtime on this private sailing trip from Santa Marta: you will swim, snorkel, relax, sunbath, paddle, have fun drinking and chatting with your friends or family, jump from the boat, and sailing back to Santa Marta enjoying a beautiful sunset. If you are lucky, you may fish or see dolphins but anyway you will enjoy the unique landscape Santa Marta and Tayrona Park offer us. The Captain reserves the right to change bays if the weather does not allow reaching that bay. It's also worth mentioning that we have a large bathing platform at the stern that allows you easy and direct access to the sea. We have fridge and full of beverages on board (soda, beers, wine, Rum, ...) which are available (we'll comunicate you the list with the prices the day before the trip). You can also take your own drinks with you on board.

IMPORTANT- There is a dress code for this tour! Swimwear, sandals, hats, sportswear, and sunglasses are NOT allowed! Furthermore, we do not allow any aspects of sex tourism either. We are a group of local friends that host bar crawls in Colombia. We wanted to give foreigners and tourists a unique "locals' experience", so we started these bar crawls. This bar crawl consists of 3 local bars and 1 disco bar/club, all located in the historic center of Santa Marta. Centro Histórico is one of the most popular nightlife areas among locals and tourists in Santa Marta. We will meet at the first bar at 8:30 pm to congregate and converse. We will then proceed to the next bars every hour, finally finishing off at the rooftop disco bar/club by 12:15 am. Sometimes locals also come on our crawls, so you may have the opportunity to connect with some Colombians and practice your Spanish!

Explore the ancient lost city of Perdida on this epic 3-night tour. Trek through the jungle and mountains of Colombia, seeing some of the most lush landscapes and dramatic scenery anywhere in South America. Follow your guide through the wilderness down trails and tracks and gain special access to the Ciudad Perdida archaeological zone.

Challenge yourself on a 4- or 5-day hiking adventure through the Colombian jungle as you trek to the mythical Ciudad Perdida, or “Lost City,” hidden in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. This vigorous trekking experience traverses the unspoiled terrain of the Colombian wilderness, culminating in a visit to an impressive indigenous archaeological site dating to the 9th century. Your small-group tour, limited to just 11 participants, also includes a guide, campsite accommodations, entrance fees, round-trip transport from hotels in Santa Marta and included meals as per the itinerary.

Warning: this tour is designed for bold travelers who enjoy intense walking surrounded by lush nature. This is a 4-day challenging but rewarding hike with ancient ruins, jungle, river crossings, native villages, waterfalls, and much more. Visit the site of this ancient city that is older than Machu Picchu in Peru. A sacred and heritage land for indigenous with whom you will have the chance to share and learn. Taste traditional flavors, meet more travelers, and discover the hidden story of Colombia. • 4-day getting lost in nature • A tough but worth hiking path to the incredible Lost City • The chance to interact and share with the indigenous in their sacred terrain • Traditional local food in the campsites • The best memories of a wild Colombian experience

Santa Marta's finest food experience — a curated evening through three of the city's best upscale restaurants in the heart of Centro Histórico, designed for guests who want more than just a meal. We meet at Serena Tropical Bistro at the Marina for sunset, where the evening begins with a craft cocktail and a local appetizer in one of Santa Marta's most elegant settings. From there we walk to Marmi Ristorante for a signature main dish paired with a refreshing local drink — beautifully plated and locally inspired. The evening ends at Gnam Gelato Italiano with your choice of dessert or freshly brewed Colombian coffee. Everything is fully included — no surprises at the table. With a maximum of 6 guests, this is an intimate and personalized experience where you'll taste, sip, and discover the flavors that make Santa Marta's dining scene one of the best-kept secrets on the Caribbean coast. Perfect for couples, groups of friends, and anyone who appreciates fine dining with a local twist.

Tour the many sights and attractions in the historical center of Santa Marta with this private guided tour. Walk through the oldest parts of the city with your licensed tour guide as you learn about its history and heritage. Between visiting the Tayrona Gold Museum, Malecon, and other attractions, enjoy samples of local fruits and juices.