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Home/Destinations/Santa Marta/Santa Marta in 2 days
2 days · Santa Marta itinerary

Santa Marta in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

Two days in Santa Marta add the mountains. This 2-day itinerary covers Tayrona’s beaches and Minca’s waterfalls — with the top-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Tayrona
  2. 2Day 2: Minca
  3. 3Waterfalls & coffee
  4. 4Sierra Nevada views

Day 1: Tayrona

Jungle hikes and Caribbean beaches.

Day 2: Minca

Waterfalls, coffee farms and cool air.

Afternoon: views

Sierra Nevada viewpoints and birds.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Santa Marta — prices per person.

Private Tayrona Hike to Cabo San Juan: Bilingual Guide+Transport
Santa Marta
Private Tayrona Hike to Cabo San Juan: Bilingual Guide+Transport
5.0(25)·9–11 hours
from$249/ person
via Viator
Private La Victoria Coffee Tour – Waterfalls & Minca
Santa Marta
Private La Victoria Coffee Tour – Waterfalls & Minca
5.0(17)·8–9 hours
from$210/ person
via Viator
Sunset Bay Tour Private Boat - Up To 10 People
Cartagena
Sunset Bay Tour Private Boat - Up To 10 People
5.0(18)·2–4 hours
from$477/ person
via Viator
One amazing day in a private recent sailing boat in the Tayrona Park. The best sail trip from Santa Marta!
Santa Marta
One amazing day in a private recent sailing boat in the Tayrona Park. The best sail trip from Santa Marta!
4.9(65)·7h 30min
from$1,290/ person
via Viator
Canyoning in Minca Waterfall Descent
Santa Marta
Canyoning in Minca Waterfall Descent
5.0(12)·3h 30min
from$79/ person
via Viator
Enjoy sunset/night at Cartagena Bay in our boats!
Cartagena
Enjoy sunset/night at Cartagena Bay in our boats!
5.0(11)·2 hours
from$294/ person
via Viator
Private Tayrona Park Hike to Cabo San Juan
Santa Marta
Private Tayrona Park Hike to Cabo San Juan
4.9(24)·9–10 hours
from$220/ person
via Viator
Cartagena Private Transfer to Santa Marta or Minca or Tayrona
Cartagena
Cartagena Private Transfer to Santa Marta or Minca or Tayrona
4.9(102)·4–5 hours
from$182/ person
via Viator

Santa Marta in 2 days — FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Santa Marta?
Two days covers Tayrona’s beaches on day one and Minca’s waterfalls and coffee farms on day two — a great mix of coast and mountains.
What should I not miss in 2 days in Santa Marta?
Tayrona National Park, the village of Minca with its waterfalls, and a Caribbean sailing trip.
Is Minca worth it from Santa Marta?
Yes — Minca’s waterfalls, coffee farms and cool mountain scenery are a refreshing contrast to the coast.

Explore more in Santa Marta

Tayrona National ParkLost City TrekMinca & Sierra NevadaSailing & Beaches