Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Magdalena February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk # What to do in Magdalena ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Magdalena Types of activities Where to stay [Magdalena travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Magdalena.dx6238666) ![Rodadero Beach featuring a hotel, a coastal town and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6100394/f033a0a9-669d-4877-bc08-a974811871cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rodadero Beach featuring a hotel, a coastal town and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6100394/f033a0a9-669d-4877-bc08-a974811871cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Blanca Beach featuring mountains, rocky coastline and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6272850/305a9345-dc60-4c5c-934e-18cea86521b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Costa Caribe showing a bay or harbour, swimming and a high-rise building](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6238666/71a52027-94cb-49a6-b02f-02c64c721004.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Top places to visit ### 1\. Tayrona National Natural Park Tayrona National Natural Park is famous for its paradise-like beaches, exotic wildlife and excellent scuba conditions. The 37,000-acre (15,000-hectare) area is often considered one of the most scenic parts of the world due to its exceptional landscape, formed by a blend of ecosystems and microclimates, with environments such as thorny scrubland and dry, rain and cloud forests. The dry forest of this protected area is one of the best preserved in the country. The park is popular for hiking and tent camping deep in the forest or on the beaches. Look for many types of exotic wildlife and plants as you explore the park. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tayrona-National-Natural-Park-Colombia.d6100395.Attraction) ![Idyllic tropical Caribbean beach in Tayrona National Park near Santa Marta, Colombia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6100395/ee94d0cb-cc03-4cf9-b7b7-727450999659.jpg) ### 2\. Rodadero Beach Rodadero Beach is a hub of sand, sun and surf on Colombia’s Caribbean Coast. Enjoy a range of activities including diving, sailing and paddle boating. This beach is a more active and dynamic option than its nearby rival beach, Playa Blanca. Rodadero Beach has a more Colombian atmosphere with fewer international visitors. The beach first became popular in the 1950s. Now, it is one of the most visited parts of Colombia’s northern coast. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rodadero-Beach-El-Rodadero.d6100394.Attraction) ![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) ### 3\. Taganga Beach Several decades ago, Taganga was a sleepy fishing village. Now, it attracts travelers from Colombia and the rest of the world with its cool breezes, mountainous landscape and proximity to Tayrona National Park. The small area is nestled beside the cliffs of the Caribbean coast. The village is a hotspot for scuba diving and sunbathing and has an animated nightlife. Enjoy one of the many restaurants and bars in Taganga or find a company to arrange a tour of the national park. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Taganga-Beach-Colombia.d6100400.Attraction) ![Taganga Beach featuring a bay or harbour, boating and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6100400/61b0582c-8067-4bff-8cfa-71ae41866918.jpg) ### 4\. Parque de los Novios Parque de los Novios is a spacious plaza next to Santa Marta’s most historic monuments. It is a popular meeting point for couples. In fact, the name translates as the Park of Lovers. Travelers and locals gather in this plaza to watch the sun go down and enjoy a few drinks in the evening. It is a shining beacon of the city’s nightlife and has a relaxed and secure ambiance. Look for a statue surrounded by small fountains erupting from the plaza’s red-brick surface. Take a leisurely stroll around the pedestrianized park in the afternoon without worrying about traffic. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Parque-De-Los-Novios-Historic-Center.d6272867.Attraction) ![Parque de Los Novios showing a park and flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6272867/b260b11c-0795-4bc6-825d-7c3e6de3742c.jpg) ### 5\. Blanca Beach Playa Blanca is a beautiful and tranquil beach nestled in the valley of mountains separating Santa Marta from El Rodadero. It is only accessible via a short boat journey, which means the area is particularly clean and safe. Enjoy the warm and crystal clear ocean water. Look for huts serving fresh seafood caught in the area and vendors offering coconut shell drinks. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blanca-Beach-Magdalena.d6272850.Attraction) ![Blanca Beach featuring a beach, a bay or harbour and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6272850/33a882e9-bf27-4da9-8906-40ddd1cbae3d.jpg) ## What to do in Magdalena --- ### 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) ![Taganga Beach which includes a bay or harbour, boating and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6100400/861a1db9-531d-49ab-9e61-d89254578f73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Taganga Beach Over just a few decades, this charming fishing village has grown into a traveler’s oasis with restaurants, nightclubs and a picturesque beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Taganga-Beach-Colombia.d6100400.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) ![0_dv604079](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6268292/79c13052-fd44-48a9-be7c-6f03b5af115a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Venezuela Park Venezuela Park is just one of the places to see in Barranquilla, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Venezuela-Park-La-Campina.d6268292.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) #### 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) #### Roberto Melendez Metropolitan Stadium Catch an event at Roberto Melendez Metropolitan Stadium during your trip to Barranquilla. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Roberto-Melendez-Metropolitan-Stadium-Metropolitana.d6100386.Attraction) #### Buenavista Shopping Center During your trip to Barranquilla, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Buenavista Shopping Center. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Buenavista-Commercial-Center-Riomar.d6261233.Attraction) #### Rodadero Sea Aquarium and Museum Take the children to visit the sea life who live at Rodadero Sea Aquarium and Museum during your holiday to Santa Marta. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rodadero-Sea-Aquarium-And-Museum-Santa-Marta.d6272857.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Magdalena ![Rodadero Beach featuring a hotel, a coastal town and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6100394/f033a0a9-669d-4877-bc08-a974811871cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### El Rodadero 5/5(1 area review) El Rodadero is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Rodadero Beach and Mundo Marino Aquarium. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Marta-El-Rodadero.dx6272722) ![Recife Pernambuco Nordeste RioMar Prédios Casas Pina Cabanga Afogados Rios Enchente Favela Mansões Desigualdade Ponte Transporte Carros ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981695801/09160398-5eab-49c8-bfda-52b30616bc06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Riomar Riomar is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Buenavista Shopping Center and Viva Barranquilla Shopping Center while you're in town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Barranquilla-Riomar.dx553248633981695801) ![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) Take a trip back in time as you explore the center of Colombia’s oldest surviving city, complete with colonial buildings and collections of indigenous gold and pottery. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Marta-Historic-Center.dx6272721) ![Barranquilla, Atlantico, Colombia. November 29, 2010: Immaculate Conception Church of Barranquilla, El Prado neighborhood](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6313195/5b20388e-1def-48e1-8639-3bf362ba767f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### El Prado El Prado is well liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Romelio Martínez Stadium and Barranquilla Zoo. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Barranquilla-El-Prado.dx6313195) ![Best restaurant in Barranquilla ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6311871/ac29697f-eecc-405c-99a9-0cc0ba52a40a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Alto Prado 4/5(2 area reviews) Visitors to Alto Prado appreciate its bars. A visit to Villa Country Shopping Centre and Romelio Martínez Stadium might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Barranquilla-Alto-Prado.dx553248633981717480) ![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) ### Bello Horizonte If you're spending some time in Bello Horizonte, Bello Horizonte Beach and Zazue are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Marta-Bello-Horizonte.dx961168385373319168) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Magdalena ![Aerial view of the Ventana de Sueños monument shining with its blue facade amidst the green landscape and urban sprawl, Barranquilla, Atlantico, Colombia.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/494/6e8335b4-ef6c-468b-a1bd-c720769504a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Barranquilla ![Taganga Beach showing a sandy beach, a bay or harbour and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6100400/e6a24a51-f9a6-44a2-8df8-483b342ae556.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Santa Marta ![R√å√é√å√£Ã¥_o Badillo, Valledupar, Colombia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3745/24f49dac-2a80-4c86-90f6-3fdc3c109e72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Valledupar ![Taganga Beach which includes swimming, a sandy beach and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6100400/1e291cb6-797c-4882-a9a4-2373201add33.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Taganga ![Stazione di Aracataca - Colombia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151662/4aff4b81-3f16-474b-bb5b-c9cc80f8b639.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Aracataca ![ #waterlust](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6272713/cb59c54c-7df9-4ffa-b0ef-40912909c6b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Los Naranjos ![Colombia represents some of the most beautiful views of the Caribbean. The beach is surrounded by an abundance of palms trees on the edge of a lush green jungle that's filled with wild life. This eco-friendly natural reserve is the perfect place to disconnect from the world and relax #lifeatexpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635919604654/24368a36-b472-4d1b-af09-f1492270006f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Palomino ![This was taken in Casa Elemento a Hostel in Minca, great view. If you wake up really early you can see la Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. #GoldenHour ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351503/7b888d3e-f92c-4aba-930b-f49f65b7d09e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Minca ![](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. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app