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Hiking in the Sierra Nevada: Secret Routes of Santa Marta
Santa Marta is fortunate, because very few cities in the world can boast a snow-capped mountain range that rises from the Caribbean Sea to 5,700 meters in less


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outdoorHiking in the Sierra Nevada: Secret Routes of Santa Marta
Santa Marta is fortunate, because very few cities in the world can boast a snow-capped mountain range that rises from the Caribbean Sea to 5,700 meters in less
outdoorHidden Trails: Alternative Hiking Routes in Santa Marta
Santa Marta is not just the most beautiful bay in Colombia. Behind the city, the Sierra Nevada rises as the highest coastal mountain range in the world, with pe
outdoorSecret Trekking to the Lost City of the Tayrona: The Alternative Route Along the Buritaca River (Without Crowds)
If you've researched the Lost City, you've surely read the same thing everywhere: departure from El Mamey, a 4 to 6-day hike, camps with hammocks, and a trail t
outdoorUnder the Sea: Diving Experiences in Santa Marta You Can't Miss
Santa Marta is a paradise for sea and diving lovers. With its privileged location on the Caribbean coast of Colombia, it offers a mix of crystal-clear waters, r
outdoorClimbing and Rappelling at Peñón de los Enamorados: The Natural Rock Gym Locals Keep Hidden
If you've been in Santa Marta for more than two days and are already tired of the sun at Playa Blanca or the lines for coffee at the Centro Histórico, I have a
outdoorThe Wild Cacao Route: Hiking in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta to Find Fruits the Arhuacos Use in
Did you know that the cacao that grows wild in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta is genetically unique on the planet? While most tourists crowd the beaches of El
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outdoorThe Route of Silence: Night Walks through Ciénaga Grande by Moonlight
When the sun falls behind the Sierra Nevada and the Caribbean heat subsides, the Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta begins to breathe differently. During the day, th
outdoorEl Acantilado de los Vientos: Sport Climbing and 360° Views at Cabo de la Vela (45 min from Santa Marta)
If you thought Santa Marta only offered beaches, nightlife, and Tayrona Park, get ready because things have changed. 45 minutes from the center (under ideal con
outdoorNight Mountain Biking: The Firefly Route in Vereda de la Tagua
If you've ever seen a field full of synchronized fireflies, you know it feels like a dream. But what happens in Vereda de la Tagua, during the new moon, is on a
outdoorThe Forgotten Tayrona Trail: Endemic Birdwatching Routes in the Foothills of the Sierra Nevada
If you came to Santa Marta looking for more than hammocks and ceviche, and your idea of a good plan is waking up at 4:30 AM to hear the song of a bird that only
outdoorMountain Biking in the Sierra Nevada: The Coffee Route Connecting High-Altitude Farms
There is a way to explore the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta that goes beyond ecological hikes or jeep tours. It is on two wheels, with the wind in your face and
outdoorSunset at Ciénaga Grande: Kayak Among Mangroves and Migratory Birds
Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta is not a single lake, but a labyrinth of channels, marshes, and mangroves spanning over 4,000 km². For a sunset kayak trip, the ke