Top Santa Marta Historical Tours

I recently moved to Santa Marta with my wife where we can enjoy the beautiful Sierra Nevada and what it has to offer. Going up the sierra nevada to minca to this antique coffee farm in the middle of the jungle is an amazing experience as well as visiting the local beer brewery at the farm whose secret is the water from the Sierra Mountain. LOCALS DO IT BETTER

With your personal guide and driver, you will explore Santa Marta with this 4-hour city tour precisely designed for cruise ship passengers. Get to know the top highlights of Santa Marta and fall in love with this gorgeous city. Its ancient streets and colonial architecture still prevail, even after having being sacked and burned dozens of times by pirates. Santa Marta is also known for being the place where Simon Bolivar (El Libertador) lived his latter days. Get to know his history, what he did and how he managed to liberate six Latin-American countries from the Spanish empire.

7 HRS 4x4 departure from your hotel or meeting point in Santa Marta, Taganga, Rodadero, Caribbean trunk, palomino. - 9 hrs arrival the creek path of the sun where we will have breakfast and then you will visit the hill of the breast of the Kogui tribe who will give them Welcome to the region and I will place a protective insurance. Then we will visit the different places of interest of the place. - 11.30 am we continue on our way to the Arhuaco Kandumake village where the breast will receive us here they will also place a protective insurance and will welcome you to his tribe which we can Visit and share with your culture. Then we will have lunch at the beautiful sun farm on the banks of the river Don Diego where you can spend an afternoon laughing. 16 hrs return in 4x4 to your hotel or starting point.

Carlos Vives guides you through his home city. Discover the history and stories of Santa Marta with Carlos. In this unique soundwalk you will set off in the pursuit of the pearl, and we are going after the pearl!

Most visitors to Minca are offered the same few experiences: birds, waterfalls and hammocks. This is the ONLY place in the region that tells its story. Here, you can connect directly with the local community, hear their stories, and understand what Minca and Colombia are the way the are today.

Ciudad Perdida (Lost City) is the archaeological territory of an ancient Tayrona city located in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta whose construction is attributed to the year 800 A.D. many years before Machu Picchu. The Tayrona paradise is made up of a series of terraces dug into the mountainside formed by a network of tiled roads and small circular squares. Get to Ciudad Perdida is done by climbing some 1200 stone steps through the vast jungle of the region, an adventure that begins in the city of Santa Marta and forces you to cross kilometers of mountain between rivers and jungle, an unforgettable experience that will allow you to meet the natives of the area, have an experience amid nature and live an extreme journey between the mountain and the sea.

Though Santa Ana is well-known for its beach, the coastal Caribbean town is also a colonial-era gem rich with unexpected history. A walking tour is the perfect way to orient yourself within the city and learn about its history and culture with your guide: follow your guide along the beach, check out top landmarks such as the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, and end your tour with a prime spot for watching the sunset.

Enjoy a wonderful day at Playa Cristal (Crystal Beach), where the purity and clarity of its water allow you to explore the sea and all of its life so easily.

This is a trekking where we will get the maximum to walk to the height of 650 masl and we enjoy a lot of fauna and flora that surrounds us, when we are in the farm you will learn about the Tayrona culture and its relics that you will be able to see. It will also be a unique and unforgettable experience.

Once you enter the Tayrona Park, you can hike in the foothills near Playa Cañaveral, at the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Then visit the exotic beaches of Arrecifes and La Piscina, the latter of which is an ideal spot for swimming. Continue to Cabo San Juan, a windswept cove anchored by huge volcanic rocks. This incredibly picturesque route gives you a complete experience inside the National Park. During the hike, your guide will point out several species of flora and fauna. You'll have the afternoon free to enjoy lunch on your own and relax on the shore.

Soundwalk the Quinta listening to an analysis of the Libertador's dream, life and works through a poetic tribute of one of the most influential men in the history of Latin America.

The Colombian Caribbean is like no where else in the world. It is famous for its temperate waters, white sandy beaches, giant palm trees and music. When combined this creates a magical Caribbean Vibe unlike anything you have experienced before. You’ll walk through the Caribbean jungle discovering hidden beaches and wildlife along the way; You’ll enjoy a tour of Minca, a coffee tour, a cocoa farm tour and a refreshing swim under a hidden waterfall in the mountains of the Sierra Nevada; You’ll enjoy a day on the Rosario islands, explore Cartagena by night, and have options to visit an indigenous village, rejuvenate your body in a Volcanic mud bath, cruise through mangroves in a canoe, and still have some free time to explore other hidden gems. In this express tour of the Colombian Caribbean you’ll find all of these experiences and so much more. This is the tour for you if you love the sun and the warmth of a Caribbean Summer, all year long!

Ciudad Perdida (Lost City) is the archaeological territory of an ancient Tayrona city located in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta whose construction is attributed to the year 800 A.D. many years before Machu Picchu. The Tayrona paradise is made up of a series of terraces dug into the mountainside formed by a network of tiled roads and small circular squares. Get to Ciudad Perdida is done by climbing some 1200 stone steps through the vast jungle of the region, an adventure that begins in the city of Santa Marta and forces you to cross kilometers of mountain between rivers and jungle, an unforgettable experience that will allow you to meet the natives of the area, have an experience amid nature and live an extreme journey between the mountain and the sea.

Santa Marta was once called The Pearl of America by the Spaniards. Nowadays it deserves its name for being a natural and historical treasure for Colombia. If you want to know more and learn why join us in this private full-day tour around its most emblematic places. Visit the historical center and the Tayrona Gold Museum, and then, the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, death place of Simón Bolivar, and finish the tour by visiting one of its most famous bays: Taganga. • Historical landmarks of Santa Marta city • A walk along the old city and a guided tour in the Tayrona Gold Museum • A trip to Taganga’s Bay, one of the most important in Santa Marta • A visit and guided tour inside Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, Simon Bolivar’s death place • Unforgettable memories of the oldest city of the country.

Taironaka is a reserve specialized in ecotourism and archaeology. This area was inhabited by different indigenous tribes such as the Koguis, descendants of the Taironas. A visit to Taironaka includes an extremely fun and unique activity where you will slide down the river Don Diego and enjoy river tubing. Contemplate the natural surroundings, enjoy some beach time, and learn about the remains of the indigenous settlements. There's also a reconstructed Tayrona home and a small and informative museum. We will arrange private transportation, bilingual guide and activities.

Tucked away in the Sierra Nevada mountains, remote Minca is seemingly a world away from the bustling city of Santa Marta just down the Caribbean coast. It's also at altitude, so remember to bring an extra layer or two as the temperatures here are cooler than they are at sea level. Your Minca adventure includes a full-day tour, and you'll start at one of the Coffee Farms in the region. After learning about the production process, you'll visit the natural swimming hole of Pozo Azul for a refreshing dip, so bring your bathing suit! Enjoy some free time and have lunch before you embark on an afternoon walking tour of Minca's town center. Alternatively, visit the hummingbird balcony at Hotel Minca, where you can relax and observe the hundreds of hummingbirds that feed there. If time permits, you can also visit the beautiful waterfalls of Marinka.

Here you can breathe “Gabo’s” literary spirit in every corner. During this tour we visit places that marked the life and works of this great person, whose legacy is invaluable and an inspiration for travelers who want to feel the Magic Colombia of Gabriel Garcia's books.

Ciudad Perdida (Lost City) is the archaeological territory of an ancient Tayrona city located in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta whose construction is attributed to the year 800 A.D. many years before Machu Picchu. The Tayrona paradise is made up of a series of terraces dug into the mountainside formed by a network of tiled roads and small circular squares. Get to Ciudad Perdida is done by climbing some 1200 stone steps through the vast jungle of the region, an adventure that begins in the city of Santa Marta and forces you to cross kilometers of mountain between rivers and jungle, an unforgettable experience that will allow you to meet the natives of the area, have an experience amid nature and live an extreme journey between the mountain and the sea.

Tucked away in the Sierra Nevada mountains, remote Minca is seemingly a world away from the bustling city of Santa Marta just down the Caribbean coast. It's also at altitude, so remember to bring an extra layer or two as the temperatures here are cooler than they are at sea level. Your Minca adventure includes a full-day tour, and you'll start at one of the Coffee Farms in the region. After learning about the production process, you'll visit the natural swimming hole of Pozo Azul for a refreshing dip, so bring your bathing suit! Enjoy some free time and have lunch before you embark on an afternoon walking tour of Minca's town center. Alternatively, visit the hummingbird balcony at Hotel Minca, where you can relax and observe the hundreds of hummingbirds that feed there. If time permits, you can also visit the beautiful waterfalls of Marinka.

The Lost City was built by the Tayrona indigenous culture around 700 A.D. and it was the most important urban center among the 250 indigenous settlements discovered in the area. Its population ranged between 1,400 and 3,000 inhabitants, and the city was made up of more than 250 terraces distributed in eight “neighborhoods” whose space was used to live, work and perform religious ceremonies. Engage in an amazing experience during 5 days in which you will be connected with nature and with local communities of Colombia, and will walk through a beautiful scenery to arrive to The Lost City. At the end of the tour, visit an inidgenous wiwa community and immerse in their culture. This is an active tour where you will be walking and hiking most of the time, and you must be in healthy conditions to do so. You will be Picked up and droped off at your accommodation with Private transportation, and will have a private bilingual guide for your group.

The Lost City was built by the Tayrona indigenous culture around 700 A.D. and it was the most important urban center among the 250 indigenous settlements discovered in the area. Its population ranged between 1,400 and 3,000 inhabitants, and the city was made up of more than 250 terraces distributed in eight “neighborhoods” whose space was used to live, work and perform religious ceremonies. Engage in an amazing experience during 5 days in which you will be connected with nature and with local communities of Colombia, and will walk through a beautiful scenery to arrive to The Lost City. At the end of the tour, visit an inidgenous wiwa community and immerse in their culture. This is an active tour where you will be walking and hiking most of the time, and you must be in healthy conditions to do so. You will be Picked up and droped off at your accommodation with Private transportation, and will have a private bilingual guide for your group.

Make the most out of your time in half a day and join this Santa Marta City Tour through the most relevant places in the capital city of Magdalena while a knowledgeable guide makes sure to tell you as much as you like to know about Colombian culture and history.

The Lost City was built by the Tayrona indigenous culture around 700 A.D. and it was the most important urban center among the 250 indigenous settlements discovered in the area. Its population ranged between 1,400 and 3,000 inhabitants, and the city was made up of more than 250 terraces distributed in eight “neighborhoods” whose space was used to live, work and perform religious ceremonies. Engage in an amazing experience during 5 days in which you will be connected with nature and with local communities of Colombia, and will walk through a beautiful scenery to arrive to The Lost City.This is an active tour where you will be walking and hiking most of the time, and you must be in healthy conditions to do so. You must arrive at the meeting point in Santa Marta to start the tour.

Join us on this tour for adventurous travelers around the heart of Santa Marta and see its most important cultural spots. Visit the Route of Murals, a project dedicated to transform Santa Marta’s alleys into an outdoor museum and to recover some streets of the historical center through art and culture. Learn with our guide about urban art and the real importance of this cultural expression to Latin America or Colombia while tasting a refreshing typical juice. • A walk from the Tayrona Gold Museum to the Murals Route, the main graffiti path • A quick but informative lesson about cultural and social importance of urban art • A refreshing local juice • A visit inside La Trastienda art gallery and lab • Wider perspectives of the city through urban art expression