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Santa Marta's Public Market Before 6 AM: The Secret Fish Auction Restaurants Don't Want You to Know About
If you're reading this, you've probably already realized that the "fresh" fish offered at restaurants in Santa Marta's Bay isn't always as fresh as they claim.
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