Julie & Juan Diego
SANTA MARTA
Taganga
Taganga is a traditional fishing village and corregimiento of Santa Marta, located on the Caribbean coast of Colombia at about 10 minutes or 3 kilometres north of Santa Marta. Both Santa Marta and Taganga were founded by Rodrigo de Bastidas on July 29, 1525, making them two of the oldest remaining colonial settlements in present-day Colombia. The touristic town and backpacker hub is famous for its sunsets, diving and access to the Tayrona National Natural Park. Bohemian and richly decorated Taganga.
Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona
The country’s second most visited national park, Tayrona is a protected marine reserve that takes in both land and sea. You’ll find great biodiversity in the flora and fauna here. Wildlife includes 300 species of birds, more than 100 different mammals and 70 kinds of bats. Tayrona is probably best known for its spectacular beaches, which are set in deep bays, backed by mountains and shaded by coconut palms. Because of strong current however most beaches are not suitable for swimming.
Centro histórico Santa Marta
Santa Marta was the first Spanish settlement in Colombia and it is one of the oldest suvirving cities in South America. Take in the colorful colonial architcture and old homes around here on your way to Parque de los Novios.
Playa Rodadero
The modern, beachy neighborhood of Santa Marta, this is where you’ll find many of the city’s restaurants, bars, resorts, and hotels, and it’s where many visitors choose to say. There’s great shopping, decent nightlife, and a good range of seafood and souvenirs.
Parque de Los Novios
Parque de los Novios is a spacious plaza next to Santa Marta’s most historic monuments. It is a popular meeting point for couples. In fact, the name translates as the Park of Lovers. Travelers and locals gather in this plaza to watch the sun go down and enjoy a few drinks in the evening. It is a shining beacon of the city’s nightlife and has a relaxed and secure ambiance. Look for a statue surrounded by small fountains erupting from the plaza’s red-brick surface.
Casa Kapikua
Ceremonia y recepción Ceremony and reception.