SANTA MARTA
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recent renovation efforts and many areas are more developed than others. It
has numerous plazas where you can relax, people watch and enjoy the evening.
There are clubs, bars and places to sit outside and have a drink. One can find
sketchy areas among the nicer, more inviting ones. There are a few interesting
museums to visit. The city of Santa Marta is something you need to see for
yourself before making your own opinion. Over the past year, government of
Santa Marta has committed itself to creating a more tourist-friendly town and,
thanks in part to recent renovations; Santa Marta is becoming more appealing
for all types of tourists.
GETTING TO SA N TA MARTA
Santa Marta is accessible by bus from most Colombian cities. There is also an
airport where you can fly directly from Bogotá.
NAVIGATION
Santa Marta is easy to navigate within the main tourist areas. The streets are in a
basic calle and carrera pattern. If you go out of El Centro, getting around may
become complicated if you are not familiar with the area.
CLIMATE
Santa Marta has a very hot climate. All of its areas have similar weather patterns
except Minca, which is cooler due to its elevated mountain location.
CLIMATE - Average High Temperature and Precipitation