Santa Marta

As one of the oldest surviving cities in South America, Santa Marta holds a deeply resonant historical energy, sitting right where the highest coastal mountain range in the world drops dramatically into the Caribbean Sea. It proudly serves as the staging ground for some of Colombia's most incredible natural adventures.

The city itself offers a charming, revamped colonial center and fantastic seafood, but its true draw is its proximity to the pristine beaches of Tayrona National Park, the remote indigenous communities of the Sierra Nevada, and the challenging multi-day trek to the magnificent Ciudad Perdida (Lost City).