

The 'Port Party' at the International Marina: How Sailors and Yacht Crews Find a Party Without Paying
The 'Port Party' at the International Marina: How Sailors and Yacht Crews Find a Party Without Paying


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NightlifeThe 'Port Party' at the International Marina: How Sailors and Yacht Crews Find a Party Without Paying
The 'Port Party' at the International Marina: How Sailors and Yacht Crews Find a Party Without Paying
NightlifeThe Hidden Nightlife Route: Jazz and Vinyl Bars in the Historic Center of Santa Marta
While the bars on Calle 22 and Parque de Los Novios fill up with backpackers holding beers, just five blocks away, in the portals of the Cathedral and the cobbl
NightlifeThe 'cricket hour': How the people of Santa Marta celebrate 'midnight' on Taganga's beaches with bonfires and drums,
It's 11 PM, and the fishing village, which during the day buzzes with the coming and going of boats heading to Tayrona Park, suddenly falls silent. The natural
NightlifeAfter Closing Time: The Nightlife of Food Vendors at Parque de los Novios
When night falls and the clock strikes 11, Parque de los Novios transforms. Neon lights flicker, and food carts begin to occupy the corners, marking the start o
NightlifeRumba in the Ciénaga: Private Parties in Palafitos and the 'Canoe Ride' Ritual
While tourists fight for a seat on the terraces of Carrera 3 or pay fortunes for a cocktail at a nightclub in the Centro Histórico, just 45 minutes from Santa M
NightlifeThe Lunar Calendar of the Rumba: How Moon Phases Change Nightlife on Santa Marta's Beaches
If you're one of those who thinks that nightlife in Santa Marta is the same every day, let me tell you a secret that seasoned samarios know well: the moon rules
NightlifeAfter the Carnival: The Secret Party of the 'Beer Festivals' in Santa Marta's Neighborhoods
Santa Marta has a double nightlife. The one tourists know —the Historic Center, Plaza de Bolívar, the bars on Calle 22, and the terraces with sea views— and the
NightlifeThe Route of Bars Named After Women: Tributes, Legends, and Cocktails in the Historic Center of Santa Marta
When the sun hides behind the Sierra Nevada and the heat of the day turns into a salty breeze coming from the sea, the Historic Center of Santa Marta stops bein
NightlifeThe Brewery's Last Call: The Final Round at Calle 17 Bars and Their Code of Honor
After Parque de los Novios fills up with tourists carrying cameras and the buzz of the Zona Rosa nightclubs starts to sound repetitive, there's a group of samar
NightlifeThe Lost Lighthouse of Taganga: Night Diving at the Ánimas Reef
If you have walked along the boardwalk of Taganga at sunset, when the sun hides behind Punta de Betín and the fishing boats return with the tide, you will have
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.
Art & CultureSanta Marta Events Calendar 2026: From Fiesta del Mar to Patron Saint Festivities
Santa Marta Events Calendar 2026: From Fiesta del Mar to Patron Saint Festivities