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The Treasures of the Colombian Caribbean

A journey through the stories that made the Caribbean Colombia’s gateway to the world.

Three Cities to Discover the Colombian Caribbean

Travel through Santa Marta, Barranquilla and Cartagena to discover the stories that have shaped Colombia’s Caribbean coast. Explore its heritage, the influence of the Magdalena River and the natural landscapes that reveal the region’s diversity.

Santa Marta · First Encounters

Colombia’s oldest city, shaped by the early chapters of the country’s colonial history.

Tayrona · Ancestral Nature

Rainforest, mountains and sea come together in a landscape where biodiversity and ancestral cultures are deeply connected.

Barranquilla · The Golden Gate

The Magdalena River, the railway, migration and aviation helped open Barranquilla to trade and new cultural influences.

Cartagena · A Meeting of Worlds

A historic port where connections between Europe, Africa and the Americas left a profound mark on Colombia’s history.

Suggested Itinerary

Day
1

Welcome to the Caribbean

Arrival in Santa Marta, where you will be welcomed and transferred privately to your hotel. Enjoy some free time to rest or begin exploring the city at your own pace.

Day
2

First Encounters

Explore Santa Marta, founded in 1525 and considered Colombia’s oldest city. Visit the historic center, the Cathedral and the Tairona Gold Museum to learn about the cultures and historical processes that shaped the first encounters between Europe and the Americas.

Day
3

Ancestral Nature

Explore one of the Colombian Caribbean’s most remarkable natural landscapes, where rainforest, mountains and sea meet. Discover the region’s biodiversity and its connection to the ancestral territories of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.

Day
4

The Golden Gate

Discover how the Magdalena River, railways, trade and migration transformed Barranquilla into one of Colombia’s main gateways to the world, shaping its open and diverse cultural identity.

Day
5

River, Sea and Biodiversity

Explore the mangrove ecosystems of Ciénaga de Mallorquín through birdwatching and an experience focused on mangrove planting. Continue to Puerto Mocho for a relaxing moment by the Caribbean Sea.

Day
6

A Meeting of Worlds

Walk through the city’s historic walls, squares, churches and colonial architecture to discover one of the great ports of the colonial world and a meeting point between Europe, Africa and the Americas.

Day
7

Rosario Islands

Enjoy a protected natural setting with crystal-clear waters, local cuisine and relaxing spaces. Take time to unwind and appreciate the marine landscapes of the Colombian Caribbean.

Day
8

Until Next Time, Colombian Caribbean

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out and taking a private transfer to Rafael Núñez International Airport for your departure.

A Caribbean Waiting to Be Discovered.

Complete Itinerary

Travel through Santa Marta, Barranquilla and Cartagena on a journey that combines historical heritage, nature and culture. From the landscapes of Tayrona to the mangroves of Mallorquín and the islands of Rosario, each stop offers a different way to discover the Colombian Caribbean.

Day
1

Santa Marta

Welcome to the Caribbean

Arrival in Santa Marta, where you will be welcomed and transferred privately to your hotel. Enjoy some free time to rest or begin exploring the city at your own pace.

🗸 Airport–hotel transfer

🗸 Accommodation

🛏️ Overnight stay in Santa Marta

Day
2

Santa Marta

First Encounters

🗸 Private transportation

🗸 Cultural experience in Santa Marta

🛏️ Overnight stay in Santa Marta

🍴 Breakfast and lunch

Day
3

Tayrona National Natural Park

Ancestral Nature

🗸 Private transportation

🗸 Tayrona National Park experience

🛏️ Overnight stay in Santa Marta

🍴 Breakfast and lunch

Day
4

Barranquilla

The Golden Gate

Discover how the Magdalena River, railways, trade and migration transformed Barranquilla into one of Colombia’s main gateways to the world, shaping its open and diverse cultural identity.

🗸 Private transportation

🗸 Cultural experience in Barranquilla

🛏️ Overnight stay in Barranquilla

🍴Breakfast and lunch

Day
5

Barranquilla

River, Sea and Biodiversity

Explore the mangrove ecosystems of Ciénaga de Mallorquín through birdwatching and an experience focused on mangrove planting. Continue to Puerto Mocho for a relaxing moment by the Caribbean Sea.

🗸 Private transportation

🗸 Ciénaga de Mallorquín experience

🛏️ Overnight stay in Barranquilla

🍴 Breakfast and lunch

Day
6

Cartagena

A Meeting of Worlds

🗸 Private transportation

🗸 Cultural experience in Cartagena

🛏️ Overnight stay in Cartagena

🍴 Breakfast and lunch

Day
7

Rosario Islands

Enjoy a protected natural setting with crystal-clear waters, local cuisine and relaxing spaces. Take time to unwind and appreciate the marine landscapes of the Colombian Caribbean.

🗸 Private transportation

🗸 Boat transportation

🛏️ Overnight stay in Cartagena

🍴 Breakfast and lunch

Day
8

Cartagena

Until Next Time, Colombian Caribbean

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out and taking a private transfer to Rafael Núñez International Airport for your departure.

🗸 Private transportation

🍴 Breakfast

Included

Accommodation in selected hotels

Private transportation throughout the trip

Expert local guides in nature and culture

Admission to the sites mentioned in the itinerary

Activities and experiences described

Medical assistance

Not included

Airfare

Additional expenses

Tips