Colombia · Culture

1-Day Santa Marta Discovery Tour with Taganga and Tayrona Heritage

1 Day Round trip from Sector San Pedro Alejandrino Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, where Simón Bolívar died in 1830
02 Explore Taganga, a typical fishing village with a beautiful and quiet bay
03 Discover Santa Marta's historic centre and its colonial-style cathedral
04 Learn about the beliefs, mythologies, and crafts of the Tayrona culture at the Gold Museum

Explore Santa Marta on a full-day tour that combines history, culture, and coastal charm. Visit the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, where Simón Bolívar died in 1830, discover the quiet bay and fishing-village atmosphere of Taganga, and walk through the historic centre of Santa Marta, home to one of the first colonial-style cathedrals in Latin America. You will also learn about the beliefs, mythologies, crafts, and legacy of the millenary Tayrona culture at the Gold Museum.

You will also learn about the beliefs, mythologies, crafts, and legacy of the millenary Tayrona culture at the Gold Museum.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Languages English, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Santa Marta Heritage and Taganga Discovery

Meet your tour guide and visit:
- The Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, where the Liberator Simón Bolívar died on December 17, 1830, which is why it is one of the most visited places.
- Taganga, a typical fishing village, ideal for resting and snorkelling because of its beautiful and quiet bay and, besides being the starting point for visiting the neighbouring almost virgin beaches.
- The Historic Centre of Santa Marta, currently a great tourist attraction in the city that hides a wealth of history. It was declared a National Monument in 1963. The colonial-style Cathedral was one of the first in Latin America, and its construction began in 1765.
- The Gold Museum, where you will be able to appreciate the exhibition of the Anthropological and Ethnological Museum of Tayrona Culture, its beliefs, mythologies, crafts, and more, to learn about and explore the legacy of the millenary Tayrona culture.