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May
87°F 30°C
82°F 27°C
Jun
87°F 30°C
81°F 27°C
Jul
86°F 30°C
79°F 26°C
Aug
86°F 30°C
80°F 26°C
Sep
86°F 30°C
79°F 26°C
Oct
85°F 29°C
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Quimera Divers
Ollie #1 of 11 attractions in Santa Marta
5 of 5 stars 23 reviews
Owner description: We are a group of enthusiastic marine biologists committed to Teach people about dive and our natural resources through the alternative environmental...... more » Owner description: We are a group of enthusiastic marine biologists committed to Teach people about dive and our natural resources through the alternative environmental education, available to Colombian and foreign population, to create sensitivity and increase knowledge, and create a change in the way people see the natural resources and how they interact with natural conservation. Creating environmentally responsible individuals. « less
Attraction type  Water sports
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Tayrona National Park
Ollie #2 of 11 attractions in Santa Marta
4.5 of 5 stars 275 reviews
This 37,000 acre ecotourism park includes reefs, beaches, mangroves and Tayrona Indian ruins.
Attraction type  National Parks
Distance  4.2 miles from city center
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Lost City (Ciudad Perdida)
Ollie #3 of 11 attractions in Santa Marta
4.5 of 5 stars 40 reviews
Follow The Tayrona Trail with Us and live a life time experience visiting THE LOST CITY.
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins; Historic Sites
Distance  38.1 miles from city center
Centro de Buceo Calipso Dive Center
Ollie #4 of 11 attractions in Santa Marta
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Owner description: We are the only pro-platinum naui dive school in Colombia which offers all scuba diving certification levels from basic to instructor with...... more » Owner description: We are the only pro-platinum naui dive school in Colombia which offers all scuba diving certification levels from basic to instructor with international NAUI certification, we have staff of the highest qualification and with more than 10 years of experience in the practice of diving, who are always able and willing to respond to whatever worries our students and clients may have. « less
Attraction type  Water sports
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Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino
Ollie #5 of 11 attractions in Santa Marta
4.5 of 5 stars 70 reviews
This final home of Simon Bolivar contains a museum housing works of art from countries he helped liberate.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Art Museums
Distance  2.4 miles from city center
Poseidon Dive Center
Ollie #6 of 11 attractions in Santa Marta
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Water sports
Parque de Los Novios
Ollie #7 of 11 attractions in Santa Marta
4 of 5 stars 42 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
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Playa Blanca
Ollie #8 of 11 attractions in Santa Marta
3.5 of 5 stars 60 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  3.1 miles from city center
Aquarius Diving Club
Owner description: Aquarius diving club, padi dive resort in Santa Marta ( Colombia ).All padi courses, specialities padi, diving courses for handicapped people.The only...... more » Owner description: Aquarius diving club, padi dive resort in Santa Marta ( Colombia ).All padi courses, specialities padi, diving courses for handicapped people.The only diving center in Santa Marta with dive computers for each customer; english and spanish spoken. « less
Attraction type  Water sports
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Calipso Dive School
Attraction type  Water sports
Aventura Sierra Nevada
Owner description: avetura sierra nevada its a local tour operator with special emphasis on mtb bikes. we have tours for all levels from 1 day to as long as you want it....... more » Owner description: avetura sierra nevada its a local tour operator with special emphasis on mtb bikes. we have tours for all levels from 1 day to as long as you want it. come along and visit the most amazing unseen places fo tthe sierra nevada. departs daily from santa marta.aventura sierra nevada somos operadores turisticos con enfasis especial en toures en biciclet por las estribaciones de la sierra nevada de santa marta. rutas para todos los niveles. si vienes a santa marta no debes perderte de esta experiencia « less
Attraction type  Tours
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