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There is a scene that repeats every morning in El Rodadero. It's 6:30 a.m. and carrera 5ª is already awake: the buses on the route to downtown Santa Marta are f


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History & HeritageLiving in El Rodadero: the chaos of 5th and the calm of 12th
There is a scene that repeats every morning in El Rodadero. It's 6:30 a.m. and carrera 5ª is already awake: the buses on the route to downtown Santa Marta are f
History & HeritageGaira by Day and Night: The Neighborhood Where the Fisherman Defines the Flavor of Santa Marta
If you think of Santa Marta, your mind may go to the iconic Rodadero, but there is a place that has an authentic flavor and a vibrant culture that deserves to b
History & HeritageLiving Like a Local in Pescaíto: A Guide to the Market, Grandmothers' Sancocho, and the Art of Bargaining
Pescaíto, a neighborhood often overlooked, presents itself as the commercial and popular heart of Santa Marta. Despite any stigmas it may have, this place is a
History & HeritageBeyond the Beach: The Workshops and Trades That Sustain El Rodadero
Everyone comes to El Rodadero for the beach. Tourists get off the bus, cross the avenue, and get lost among cold coconut vendors, rental motorcycles, and hotels
History & HeritageThe 'Ciudadela' That Doesn't Appear in the Guides: A Walk Through El Pando Neighborhood and Its Hidden History
Did you know that between the hustle and bustle of the historic center of Santa Marta and the airport, there lies a neighborhood that tells stories of struggle
History & HeritageTaganga: The Fishing Village That Tourism Hasn't Silenced
Getting off the bus in Taganga is a direct assault on the senses. There's no welcome sign or tourist information center to prepare you for what's coming: the in