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Friendship and Culture Festival in Santa Marta
The Friendship and Culture Festival in Santa Marta is not just another event on the calendar. It's an explosion of colors, flavors, and sounds that captures the
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When the River Becomes a Stage: The Underground Festival of the Santa Marta Marshes
There is a rumor that runs among backpackers in Taganga, among birdwatching guides, and among the owners of hostels in Minca. They say that once a year, when th
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Santa Marta Foundation Week
July is a special month in Santa Marta. Every year, the city celebrates its foundation with a week full of events that blend history, culture, and festivities.
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New Year in Santa Marta: Fireworks and Parties on the Caribbean Sea
Practical guide to celebrate New Year's Eve in Santa Marta, with beach fireworks, parties at El Rodadero, and updated tips to enjoy the magical night.
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The Carnival of the Dead: The Celebration of Life at the Mamatoco Cemetery
Imagine a night when the Mamatoco cemetery in Santa Marta stops being a place of silence and candles and turns into a dance floor. It's not a horror movie or an
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The Carnaval de la Cumbia: The Unofficial Party That Revives the Streets of Santa Marta
If you arrive in Santa Marta in May 2026 looking for the party advertised in brochures, you will miss the real one. The Carnaval de la Cumbia is not an event wi
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The Blue Crab Festival: The Gastronomic and Ecological Party Only Locals Know About
If there is one dish that defines the flavor of the Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta, it is the blue crab (Cardisoma guanhumi). But for years, this crustacean was
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La Noche de los Velones: The Forgotten Ritual That Lights Up the Historic Center of Santa Marta
If you walk through the Historic Center of Santa Marta on December 7th, just as evening falls, you will see something few tourists get to witness. It is not the
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The Cumbia Festival in Barrio Pescaíto: Where Music is Played on the Corner and Danced in the Street
In Santa Marta there are festivals that appear on airport posters, with a giant stage and beer sponsors. And then there is the Cumbia Festival in Barrio Pescaít
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