Santa Marta: Historic City Tour and Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino
ID: GYG1244737-1908141
Category:
Country: Colombia
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Discover the best of Santa Marta on this full tour, which includes visits to the Taganga Viewpoint, Parque de los Novios (Lovers' Park), and Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino. A traditional local lunch is included.
Itinerary
At 9:00 a.m., we will pick you up from your hotel in Santa Marta to begin this comprehensive tour of the city's history and most iconic sites.
Our first stop will be the historic Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, a former colonial hacienda where Simón Bolivar died in 1830. During the visit, we will learn about its history and explore its gardens and most important monuments, including the Altar of the Fatherland.
We will continue our tour, passing by Eduardo Santos Soccer Stadium, where we will see the famous 'El Pibe' Valderrama Monument, dedicated to the legendary Colombian soccer player Carlos Valderrama.
Our next stop will be the Mirador de Taganga, where we will enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the Caribbean coast and the picturesque village of Taganga.
We will then descend to the bay to explore the coastline and the port of Santa Marta, before heading into its charming historic center. There, we will visit iconic sites such as the lively Parque de los Novios, one of the city’s most popular spots.
Next, we will head to a downtown restaurant to enjoy a traditional Colombian lunch. The menu includes pescado cojinúa (fried fish), served with coconut rice, patacones (fried plantains), and salad, a delicious sample of Caribbean cuisine.
After lunch, we will head back to your hotel, where the tour will end at around 3:00 PM.
Highlights
- Discover the best of Santa Marta in a single tour.
- Learn about its Caribbean history and culture.
- Visit viewpoints and iconic landmarks.
- Includes a traditional Caribbean lunch.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Accessibility:
The activity is wheelchair accessible; please indicate this at the time of booking, and an accompanying person is required. The restrooms are wheelchair accessible, and a wheelchair lending service is available for an additional fee. In addition, hearing accessibility measures have been implemented, and the staff are proficient in sign language.
INCLUDED
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
- Transportation by minibus.
- Spanish-speaking guide.
- Admission to the sites visited.
- Lunch.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
