Title: Norte Travel Guide: Best of Norte, Santa Marta Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Norte](https://expedia.co.uk/Norte-Hotels.d553248635976398747.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Santa Marta](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Santa-Marta.d3221.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Santa Marta](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Marta.d3221.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Norte Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Norte.d553248635976398747.Car-Hire-Guide)[Norte Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Norte.d553248635976398747.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Norte Travel Guide ## Santa Marta ![La Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta es un sistema montañoso litoral; ubicado al norte de Colombia que constituye por sí mismo un sistema aislado de Los Andes, sobre la costa Caribe de Colombia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976398747/cee816ea-ba71-497a-a4e1-6aaa272fe8f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![La Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta es un sistema montañoso litoral; ubicado al norte de Colombia que constituye por sí mismo un sistema aislado de Los Andes, sobre la costa Caribe de Colombia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976398747/cee816ea-ba71-497a-a4e1-6aaa272fe8f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Norte Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Santa Marta travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Marta.dx3221) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Rodadero Beach which includes a high-rise building, a coastal town and boating](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6100394/d0ebefda-1206-4725-ad0f-bdb1305c0f24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rodadero Beach This dynamic beach is one of the most visited spots in the area. Enjoy a variety of activities: sunbathe, swim, sail, dive and snorkel. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rodadero-Beach-El-Rodadero.d6100394.Attraction) ![Parque de Los Novios featuring heritage elements, street scenes and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6272867/025e6e6c-994c-4720-9329-1f831495e2d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Parque de los Novios Meet friends and share a few drinks at this plaza in the center of Santa Marta, where you’ll find restaurants, bars and vendors selling snacks. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Parque-De-Los-Novios-Historic-Center.d6272867.Attraction) ![Hiking to Ciudad Perdida](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6100398/3cbec95a-ad9b-424d-ac35-90b9a8a64528.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ciudad Perdida You can find out about the history of Santa Marta when you stop by Ciudad Perdida. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ciudad-Perdida-Santa-Marta.d6100398.Attraction) ![Santa Marta Cathedral which includes heritage elements and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6100388/99386683-c768-4ed7-af40-467bc95b4717.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Marta Cathedral Walk around the cathedral that holds the remains of the city’s founder and claims to be the oldest church in the country. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Marta-Cathedral-Historic-Center.d6100388.Attraction) ![Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino showing a memorial as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6100392/8086f3b4-da55-4371-9f3f-447913f8af7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino Visit the 17th-century villa and art museum made famous as the place where the famous military leader Simón Bolívar died. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Quinta-De-San-Pedro-Alejandrino-Santa-Marta.d6100392.Attraction) #### Bello Horizonte Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Bello Horizonte Beach during your travels in Bello Horizonte? Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bello-Horizonte-Beach-Santa-Marta.d6272724.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Artivela, The # 1 Tayrona Sailing Experience.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2941420/04d554db-9e8a-4903-9c5f-321546dc8b2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sailing to Tayrona with Luis and his team: Unique! £52 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sailing-to-tayrona-with-luis-and-his-team-unique.a2941420.activity-details) ![Minca - Coffee And Cocoa Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2387673/6b02202c-5c0a-4f2a-bb76-418475e65f50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### MINCA TOUR - Explore waterfalls and discover the origin of coffee and cocoa £59 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/minca-tour-explore-waterfalls-and-discover-the-origin-of-coffee-and-cocoa.a2387673.activity-details) ![Tayrona Bay Sailboat trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/749482/1972d5d5-af8d-48bd-bbb2-7391f55be8d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tayrona Bay Sailboat trip £44 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tayrona-bay-sailboat-trip.a749482.activity-details) ![Santa Marta: Sunset tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48058026/fde812b1-7c54-4ca8-95e9-d1fcff6147cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Santa Marta: Sunset Sailboat Tour with 2 Beverages £35 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-santa-marta-sunset-sailboat-tour-with-2-beverages.a48058026.activity-details) ![Joe te enseña sobre el chocolate](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4291854/a659af90-4996-42a1-aad0-c5d814030fc9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 2 Day Minca Tour with Bird Watching £69 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/2-day-minca-tour-with-bird-watching.a4291854.activity-details) ![Tayrona Park - Cabo San Juan](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4075242/fa5fc6c7-06f3-4b0b-8f80-c5dfae04a555.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tayrona Park - Cabo San Juan £47 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tayrona-park-cabo-san-juan.a4075242.activity-details) [See all activities in Santa Marta](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Marta.d3221.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Norte ![Hilton Santa Marta](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87910000/87909600/87909595/c4844b2d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Santa Marta Carrera 2 No 114-78 Santa Marta Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £96 17 Feb - 18 Feb additional charges may apply Stay at this luxury resort in Santa Marta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (533 reviews) The room was great, the breakfast was good and with lots of variety, and the service was incredible. Dangela Kelly, and Kevin at the pool bar were the best! I definitely will stay there again when I come back. Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F02%2F2026&endDate=18%2F02%2F2026&selected=87909595&PinnedHotelID=87909595&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976398747) ![AC Hotel by Marriott Santa Marta](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22940000/22935400/22935309/25c77ad1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### AC Hotel by Marriott Santa Marta CALLE 23 NO. 1C - 79 Santa Marta £59 10 Mar - 11 Mar additional charges may apply Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Marta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (517 reviews) Staff was very helpful, advising us on places to visit, places to eat, in the pool, at the ciffe shop. Room was clean, location was perfect. Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F03%2F2026&endDate=11%2F03%2F2026&selected=22935309&PinnedHotelID=22935309&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976398747) ![Santa Marta Marriott Resort Playa Dormida](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36290000/36287900/36287893/98c867be_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Santa Marta Marriott Resort Playa Dormida Carrera 3 No 142-60, Bello Horizonte Santa Marta Magdalena £109 2 Mar - 3 Mar additional charges may apply Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Marta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (883 reviews) Great trip Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=36287893&PinnedHotelID=36287893&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976398747) ![Best Western Plus Santa Marta Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14900000/14891500/14891411/8d6a92ac_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Plus Santa Marta Hotel Calle 24 No 3-65 Santa Marta £72 16 Feb - 17 Feb additional charges may apply Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Marta. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (696 reviews) The room was spotless and the staff was very kind Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=14891411&PinnedHotelID=14891411&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976398747) ![Hotel Irotama Lago](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4400000/4395200/4395186/3d465c4e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Irotama Lago Km 14 Via Cienaga Santa Marta Magdalena £104 8 Mar - 9 Mar additional charges may apply Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Marta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (784 reviews) The beach and pool were really nice but for a place like that it felt like it should be all inclusive. I guess I'm used to the Mexican hotels where that's pretty standard. It was a nice relaxing stay though Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=4395186&PinnedHotelID=4395186&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976398747) ![Hilton Garden Inn Santa Marta](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21080000/21072800/21072723/57571adb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Garden Inn Santa Marta Carrera 1C No. 24-04 Santa Marta £70 21 Feb - 22 Feb additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Santa Marta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (843 reviews) La habitación estaba limpia, la comida y atención. Muy buena Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=21072723&PinnedHotelID=21072723&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976398747) [See all 1,712 properties in Norte](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635976398747) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Marta-San-Martin.dx553248635976396953) ![Historic Center which includes street scenes, a city and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6272721/bb6c5bf7-9c1c-441b-851d-b837dc952173.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Historic Center 4/5(8 area reviews) The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Center. A stop by Parque de los Novios or Santa Marta Theater might round out your trip. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Marta-Historic-Center.dx6272721) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Pueblito Though Pueblito may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Parque de los Novios and Marina Santa Marta. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Marta-Pueblito.dx553248635976397662) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Barrio Miraflores While Barrio Miraflores may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Parque de los Novios and Santa Marta Theater. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Marta-Barrio-Miraflores.dx553248635976396873) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Los Cocos While there might not be top attractions in Los Cocos, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Marina Santa Marta and Parque de los Novios. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Marta-Los-Cocos.dx944350333017133056) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Barrio Alambique While there might not be top attractions in Barrio Alambique, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Parque de los Novios and Marina Santa Marta. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Marta-Barrio-Alambique.dx553248635976398380) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Norte Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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