Barrio Centro

Santa Marta

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Historic Center showing a city and street scenes
Historic Center showing street scenes, a city and heritage elements
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Popular places to visit

Parque de Los Novios showing heritage elements, a city and street scenes

Parque de los Novios

4.5/5(67 reviews)

Meet friends and share a few drinks at this plaza in the center of Santa Marta, where you’ll find restaurants, bars and vendors selling snacks.

Parque de los Novios
Santa Marta Cathedral which includes heritage elements and a church or cathedral

Santa Marta Cathedral

4.5/5(63 reviews)

Walk around the cathedral that holds the remains of the city’s founder and claims to be the oldest church in the country.

Santa Marta Cathedral

Santa Marta Theater

4/5(1 review)

You can get tickets for a performance at Santa Marta Theater during your trip to Comuna 2. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Santa Marta Theater

Tairona Gold Museum

4.5/5(10 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Tairona Gold Museum in Comuna 2. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Tairona Gold Museum

Customs House

4/5(7 reviews)

Find out about the history of Comuna 2 when you take a trip to Customs House. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Customs House

San Juan Cultural Center

4/5(1 review)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at San Juan Cultural Center during your travels in Comuna 2. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

San Juan Cultural Center

Things to do

Natural National Park Tayrona

Natural National Park Tayrona (santa Marta)

￥21,256
per adult
Natural National Park Tayrona (santa Marta)
From Santa Marta: Tayrona National Park Guided Tour

From Santa Marta: Tayrona National Park Guided Tour

￥9,967
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
From Santa Marta: Tayrona National Park Guided Tour
Playa Blanca Con Almuerzo

Playa Blanca Con Almuerzo

￥4,349
per adult
Playa Blanca Con Almuerzo
Cristal Beach

Tayrona Park - Cristal Beach

￥9,662
per adult
Tayrona Park - Cristal Beach
Palomino: Private Tour to Tungueka Indigenous Village

Palomino: Private Tour to Tungueka Indigenous Village

￥12,323
per adult
Palomino: Private Tour to Tungueka Indigenous Village
Santa Marta Bay: Sunnset on a sail boat

Santa Marta Bay: Sunset on a sail boat

￥6,837
per adult
Santa Marta Bay: Sunset on a sail boat
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Barrio Centro Hotel Deals

Bonita Bay Concept Hotel by Xarm Hotels
Bonita Bay Concept Hotel by Xarm Hotels
4 out of 5
Cr 1c # 15 - 07, Edificio Tesoro del Mar, Santa Marta, Magdalena
The price is ￥8,520 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
￥8,520
￥8,783 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Santa Marta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and onsite spa services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (109 reviews)
"Located in an area which makes walking around and seeing Santa Marta easy"

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2025

Bonita Bay Concept Hotel by Xarm Hotels
Ayenda 1614 Playa y Mar
Ayenda 1614 Playa y Mar
2.5 out of 5
Carrera 2 # 18-17, Santa Marta
The price is ￥3,629 per night from May 5 to May 6
￥3,629
￥3,629 total
includes taxes & fees
May 5 - May 6
Stay at this hotel in Santa Marta. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Tayrona National Natural Park and Rodadero ...
6.2/10 (13 reviews)
"Very good, no complaints for the price"

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2023

Ayenda 1614 Playa y Mar
Soy Local Santa Marta
Soy Local Santa Marta
4 out of 5
8-27 Cl. 19, Santa Marta, Magdalena
The price is ￥4,103 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
￥4,103
￥4,103 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Santa Marta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Tayrona National Natural Park and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (26 reviews)
"Super clean, with nice amenities in the room such as fridge, stovetop and plenty of shelf space. Walkable to the main square in SM and a large grocery store, felt safe."

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2025

Soy Local Santa Marta
Hotel Catedral Plaza
Hotel Catedral Plaza
3 out of 5
Calle 16 N 5-17, Santa Marta
The price is ￥13,411 per night from Apr 8 to Apr 9
￥13,411
￥13,411 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Marta. Enjoy free breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (216 reviews)
"Very nice people and very comfortable"

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2024

Hotel Catedral Plaza
Hotel Boutique Casa Carolina
Hotel Boutique Casa Carolina
4 out of 5
Calle 12 # 3-40, Centro Histórico, Santa Marta, Magdalena
The price is ￥8,422 per night from Apr 8 to Apr 9
￥8,422
￥8,422 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Santa Marta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (339 reviews)
"Terrific team and super helpful. We took taxis to leave the hotel as the street is not pleasant. Kitchen is good, spa services are excellent and the front desk staff were great about helping us find our way around. I would stay there again."

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2025

Hotel Boutique Casa Carolina
Alko Hotel Cotona
Alko Hotel Cotona
3.5 out of 5
carrera 2 No. 20-63, Santa Marta, Magdalena
The price is ￥14,379 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
￥14,379
￥14,379 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Marta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Tayrona National Natural Park and Rodadero ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (40 reviews)
"What an excellent little hotel. The staff was amazing. Very kind and helpful. Breakfast was delicious and the pool was a quiet oasis. It’s just far enough off the main area to be a little quieter but so close that it’s convenient to get anywhere you want."

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2025

Alko Hotel Cotona
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Other neighborhoods around Barrio Centro

Historic Center which includes heritage elements, street scenes and a city

Historic Center

4/5(100 area reviews)

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Center. A stop by Parque de los Novios or Santa Marta Beach might round out your trip.

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Norte

While Norte isn't home to many top sights, Santa Marta Cathedral and Parque de los Novios are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Pueblito

While Pueblito isn't home to many top sights, Santa Marta Cathedral and Parque de los Novios are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Barrio Alambique

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Barrio Alambique and surrounding area, you can visit Santa Marta Cathedral and Parque de los Novios.

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Barrio Miraflores

When in Barrio Miraflores, you can plan a visit to Santa Marta Cathedral and Parque de los Novios, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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San Martín

While San Martín might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Santa Marta Cathedral and Parque de los Novios.

San Martín

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