SANTA MARTA
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SA N TA MARTA AREA
The Santa Marta area is located on the North Coast of Colombia. Santa Marta's
tourism industry is currently exploding and the area is quickly becoming an
extremely popular destination for many different types of travelers. With five
distinct areas, Santa Marta has much to offer to satisfy tourists' interests. New
hostels and restaurants are opening very quickly and the guidebook industry will
have its hands full keeping up with the current progress.
FIVE DISTRICTS OF THE S A N TA M A R TA
Santa Marta can be broken down into five distinct areas. Other smaller tourist
locations can be found close to these areas:
EL RODADERO
El Rodadero is located a few minutes outside of Santa Marta. El Rodadero is
home to luxurious high rises, restaurants, hotels, and discos that cater mainly to
Colombian tourists.
SANTA MARTA
Santa Marta is a bustling city that is popular with both foreigners and
Colombians. Fine hostels, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, a beach and a vibrant
energy can be found in this dynamic city. Santa Marta is also used as a transition
point to Parque Tayrona and other areas.
TAGANGA
Taganga is a small fishing village that is very popular with backpackers. It also fills
up with Colombian tourists during holidays and weekends. Many backpackers
use Taganga as a place to learn how to dive or to find a guide for the Lost City, or
as a jump off point to Parque Tayrona.