Santa Marta Private City Highlights Tour

Meet your private guide at Santa Marta Cruise Port and begin your city tour in a comfortable private vehicle. Drive through Santa Marta toward one of its most important historical attractions.

Explore the historic estate where Simón Bolívar spent his final days and died in 1830. Walk through the colonial buildings, gardens and historic areas while learning about Bolívar and an important chapter of Colombian history. Entrance to the Quinta is included in the tour.

Transfer to Monumento del Pibe — 15 minutes Continue by private vehicle toward the former Eduardo Santos Stadium area. Your guide will introduce you to the importance of football in Santa Marta and Colombia. Monumento del Pibe — 10 minutes Stop at the monument dedicated to Carlos “El Pibe” Valderrama, one of Colombia’s most famous football players and a native of Santa Marta. Enjoy time for photos and learn about his connection to the city and Colombian football. The monument is located by the Eduardo Santos Stadium area.

Transfer to Taganga — 20 minutes Travel north toward Taganga, a traditional fishing village on the Caribbean coast. Enjoy changing views as you leave the city center and approach the bay. Taganga Viewpoint — 25 minutes Stop at a scenic viewpoint overlooking Taganga and its Caribbean bay. Take photos and enjoy the coastal landscape while your guide shares information about this well-known fishing community. Taganga is also recognized locally as an important coastal tourism area near Santa Marta.

Transfer to Santa Marta Historic Center — 20 minutes Return toward central Santa Marta for the cultural part of your tour. Pass through the city while your guide introduces you to its history and local life. Santa Marta Historic Center — 45 minutes Walk through the historic heart of Santa Marta and discover its streets, traditional squares and colonial architecture. Learn about the development of the city while exploring one of Colombia’s nationally protected historic centers.