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Santa Marta

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Tours in Santa Marta

Santa Marta has it all. It is a great city located on the shores of the Caribbean Sea and it is also the oldest city in Colombia. What does this mean? Well, in the same place where you can enjoy many activities, you can also discover the history and charm of the oldest culture in the country. Don't leave Colombia without taking some of the tours in Santa Marta that you will find in Howlanders, unforgettable experiences for any traveler! 

Lost City Trek

Santa Marta is the starting point of your Lost City trek. This hidden city in the middle of the jungle is the dream destination of many travelers. Also known as El Dorado, it is still home to some indigenous villages such as the Kogi Indians. They still preserve traditions, customs, and rituals from centuries ago, and getting to know them is a real adventure. 

Don't think that taking a Lost City trek means invading their space, no! The area of 

Lost City that we can visit is only a quarter of its entire extension. Undoubtedly, this place is one of the best tours in Santa Marta that you can do.

Do you dare to discover the indigenous life in the middle of the jungle? 

Santa Marta weather

Santa Marta has a tropical climate where the average temperature is 89ºF (32ºC). Between June and November, it can drop to 77ºF (25ºC), and even so, there is rarely a lack of sunshine. You can see that "winter" in Santa Marta is not very noticeable.

What to do in Santa Marta

In addition to the tours in Santa Marta to travel to Ciudad Perdida, we also recommend you to visit Punta Gallinas, a paradisiacal place that mixes sea and desert.

On the other hand, do not miss the Tayrona National Park, one of the best natural parks in Latin America for its protected flora and fauna. 

In the city itself, you can tour the historic center, enjoy the nightlife of the Parque de Los Novios and try some of the amazing Colombian gastronomy in the Mercado público.