Location: Santa Marta
Day 1 - 4 Jul 2021
Santa Marta
Content: Upon arrival at Santa Marta airport, take a taxi from the airport for about 30000-35000 COP to the old town centre to La Brisa Loca Hostel
Hostal La Brisa Loca Santa Marta
Content: Great hostel in a great location! Breakfast is included.
Location: Santa Marta
Day 2 - 5 Jul 2021
Santa Marta
Content: Vibrant and lively, Santa Marta is a small city often side-stepped by travellers on their way to the infamous Caribbean coast due to its ‘rough round the edges’ reputation. However this city does have its own special charm! The historic centre has narrow, cobbled streets lined with colourful Spanish Colonial architecture and they are pleasant to wander and explore, stopping off for something to eat or drink in one of the boutique cafes or bars in the historic centre. It may not be as photogenic as the nearby city of Cartagena, but Santa Marta offers an authentic, rustic charm.
Location: Taganga
Day 2 - 5 Jul 2021
Taganga
Content: A fifteen minute bus ride (approx. 2000 COP) from Santa Marta is the small, fishing village of Taganga. Though a bit gritty, it is a popular destination for backpackers to learn to scuba dive for its affordable prices. Enjoy the afternoon at the beach, and stay for sunset before returning to Santa Marta for the night.
Location: Santa Marta
Day 2 - 5 Jul 2021
Parque de los Novios
Content: Head to this area to find the best restaurants, bars and nightlife!
Location: Minca
Day 3 - 6 Jul 2021
Minca
Content: Take the bus from Santa Marta to Minca (approx. 10000 COP). Hike to your hostel through the hills, or take a motorbike. In Minca you can enjoy hiking and swimming in waterfalls. The scenery is amazing!
Location: Costeño Beach
Day 4 - 7 Jul 2021
Costeño Beach
Content: Take a bus to Costeño Beach Hostel (7000 COP). The bus will drop you off on the road side from which you will take a moto taxi (4000 COP)
Los Hermanos Beach Hostal
Content: Good, social hostel! Spend the afternoon enjoying the setting.
Location: Costeño Beach
Day 4 - 7 Jul 2021
Cayena Beach Villa
Content: For a luxury experience, stay at Cayena! Or for a more affordable luxury experience, stay at La Brisa Tranquila.
Location: Tayrona National Park
Day 5 - 8 Jul 2021
Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona
Content: Take a moto to Tayrona National Park early morning (10000 COP) and hike to San Juan del Cabo to enjoy the best beaches in the national park. Stay the night in a hammock or a cabin at the beach.
Location: Buritaca
Day 6 - 9 Jul 2021
El Rio Hostel
Content: Hike back to the entrance of the national park and take the bus for 4000 COP to El Rio Hostel (or moto taxi 10000 COP). Enjoy a chilled afternoon socialising and even try tubing down the river.
Location: Palomino
Day 7 - 10 Jul 2021
Palomino
Content: Take the bus to Palomino (4000 COP) Spend the day walking along the beach- you can reach a river walking either way. Have drinks at Selina hostel overlooking the sea.
Dreamer Palomino
Content: Stay at Dreamer hostel- affordable, sociable, swimming pool, evening activities, close to the beach
CASA COCOTTE PALOMINO
Content: Have dinner here! Slightly pricier than other options, but it won’t disappoint.
Location: Palomino
Day 8 - 11 Jul 2021
Palomino
Content: Go tubing on the river by taking a taxi from the town. Enjoy some time relaxing and the beach or the hostel pool
La Casa de Guadua
Content: Head to Casa de Guadua for lunch where a lovely family are renting the space out to provide a delicious plant based restaurant
Casa del Pavo Real
Content: Stay here for a night in the most beautiful accommodation!
Location: Santa Marta
Day 9 - 12 Jul 2021
Santa Marta
Content: Head back to Santa Marta by bus for 10000 COP and continue your journey through Colombia!