Most reviewed Tourist Attractions in Santa Marta, Colombia to visit (Updated March, 2024)

Most reviewed Tourist Attractions in Santa Marta

Explore the city's most talked-about destinations, sorted by the number of reviews. The higher the position on the list, the greater the number of reviews for each place. Discover the pulse of Santa Marta through these extensively reviewed and popular spots. This list contains 379 places from Tourist Attractions category.

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Within Santa Marta

San Felipe de Barajas Fort

Historical landmark

Imposing hilltop fortress built in the 1600s with a complex tunnel system & offering audio tours.

4.70 (59.8K reviews) (~195.69 km from centre)

Walls of Cartagena

Historical landmark

Defensive stone walls snaking 11km around Cartagena, dating to the 1600s & known for sunset vistas.

4.80 (30.9K reviews) (~195.96 km from centre)

Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona

National park

Coastal stretch of palm-fringed beaches backed by lush mountains with ruins of a pre-Hispanic town.

4.70 (23.7K reviews) (~31.72 km from centre)

Parque de los Novios

Park

Urban retreat with stately monuments & park benches, surrounded by a lively restaurant/bar scene.

4.50 (21.7K reviews) (~40.23 km from centre)

Rodadero

Beach

Recreational swimming beach with an energetic nighttime scene at surrounding bars & eateries.

4.40 (19.6K reviews) (~40.34 km from centre)

Playa Blanca

Tourist attraction

🫤 I was expecting as advised by a tourist guide a long beautiful beach, with very few people as can only be reached by boat. The beach was so crowded there was no space to sit or lie down unless you paid $50,000 for a beach shelter, which was in a continual row along the very small beach. It may have...

4.50 (17K reviews) (~41.71 km from centre)

Gran Malecón

Park

👍👍 A lot of sculptures dedicated to the carnival, great experience, some cafes and restaurant is around.

4.70 (16K reviews) (~100.54 km from centre)

Las Botas Viejas

Tourist attraction

Also known as "Old Boots," this bronze sculpture of shoes is a tribute to poet Luis Carlos Lopez.

4.40 (13.3K reviews) (~195.58 km from centre)

Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino

Tourist attraction

Built in 1608, revolutionary leader Simon Bolivar's final home features a museum & botanical garden.

4.60 (12.3K reviews) (~36.03 km from centre)

Mercado de Bazurto

Market

Vendors specialize in Bolivian & Cuban rice dishes, seafood & juices along this busy shopping strip.

3.70 (11.4K reviews) (~194.69 km from centre)

Zoológico de Barranquilla

Zoo

Park-like zoo featuring open-air displays of animals including lions, elephants, flamingos & more.

4.40 (11.4K reviews) (~100.58 km from centre)

Plaza Alfonso Lopez

National park

👍👍 Nice plaza. You can ride your bike around, have a cholada, buy souvenirs, sit in the shade. It's nice.

4.50 (11.1K reviews) (~97.01 km from centre)

Monumento Ventana al Mundo

Monument

👍 It’s a must when you visit Barranquilla. There is some vendor that can take you pictures and videos with drones 🙂

4.70 (10.7K reviews) (~103.96 km from centre)

Monumento India Catalina

Monument

1974 statue honoring the legendary India Catalina, an indigenous woman who was a Spanish translator.

4.50 (10K reviews) (~196.01 km from centre)

Plaza de Santo Domingo

Historical landmark

Bustling plaza featuring outdoor restaurants & bars, buskers, vendors & a sculpture by Botero.

4.60 (9.3K reviews) (~196.9 km from centre)

Muelle de la Bodeguita Cartagena

Fishing pier

👍👍 This is there port for inbound & outbound trips to different areas and beaches as well as islands of Cartagena. Very busy area. If you have a trip. I would advise showing up early to your port of entrance.

4.50 (8.8K reviews) (~196.9 km from centre)

Bahía de Santa Marta

Tourist attraction

👍 The promenade offers excellent sea views, with lots of small boats and tons of options for rent. The people are friendly as well, though you will have to watch out for touts. There are lots of restaurants and drinking options along the promenade. This place, being a tourist district, is pricey as wo...

4.60 (8.2K reviews) (~40.47 km from centre)

Castle Salgar

Castle

Spanish-built castle on a hill completed in 1848, now housing an upscale restaurant with sea views.

4.60 (8K reviews) (~116.07 km from centre)

Parque Tomás Suri Salcedo

Park

👍👍 Enjoying the warm breeze while you can watch a basketball game here in this Suri Salceso park is simply priceless! Locals chill out there while they enjoy their ice cream or bolis!😍😍🥳👏 Such an amazing lifestyle, quality time with family in Barranquilla!!!♥️♥️♥️ During this month June, a lot of o...

4.50 (7.9K reviews) (~101.3 km from centre)

Plaza de la Paz - John Paul II

Park

👍👍 It is a beautiful place to visit, an emblem of Barranquilla. It is ideal to share with the family and have a good time. If you come to Barranquilla, you cannot miss this place.

4.60 (7.8K reviews) (~99.8 km from centre)

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Most reviewed Tourist Attractions in Santa Marta, Colombia