Santa Marta Adventure: The Best Active Itinerary

Santa Marta is Colombia’s adventure coast. Here are the best-rated active experiences — from the Lost City trek to jungle waterfalls — to plan an epic trip.

At a glance

1Lost City trek
2Jungle camps
3Tayrona beaches
4Minca waterfalls

Trek the Lost City

A multi-day jungle hike to ancient ruins.

Hike Tayrona

Rainforest trails to Caribbean coves.

Chase waterfalls

Swim and explore around Minca.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

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

Santa Marta

Privé Tayrona Park Wandeling naar Cabo San Juan

Tayrona Park - Pueblito Tayku + Cabo San Juan

4.5(12)·13 uur

vanaf$180/ persoon

via Viator

Santa Marta adventure — FAQ

What are the best adventures in Santa Marta?

Top adventures are the multi-day Lost City (Ciudad Perdida) trek, hiking and swimming in Tayrona Park, and waterfalls and nature around Minca.

Is the Lost City trek worth it?

Yes — the multi-day jungle trek to the ancient Ciudad Perdida terraces is one of South America’s great adventures for fit hikers.

Is Santa Marta good for adventure travel?

Yes — with the Lost City trek, Tayrona’s jungle and beaches and Minca’s waterfalls, Santa Marta is one of Colombia’s top adventure bases.