Barrio Alambique Travel Guide

Santa Marta

Popular places to visit

Rodadero Beach which includes a high-rise building, a coastal town and boating

Rodadero Beach

4/5(3 reviews)

This dynamic beach is one of the most visited spots in the area. Enjoy a variety of activities: sunbathe, swim, sail, dive and snorkel.

Rodadero Beach
Parque de Los Novios featuring heritage elements, street scenes and a city

Parque de los Novios

3.5/5(4 reviews)

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.

Parque de los Novios
Rodadero Beach which includes general coastal views, a luxury hotel or resort and rocky coastline

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.

Rodadero Sea Aquarium and Museum
Ciudad Perdida

Ciudad Perdida

4/5(1 review)

You can find out about the history of Santa Marta when you stop by Ciudad Perdida. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Ciudad Perdida
Santa Marta Cathedral which includes heritage elements and a church or cathedral

Santa Marta Cathedral

4/5(6 reviews)

Walk around the cathedral that holds the remains of the city’s founder and claims to be the oldest church in the country.

Santa Marta Cathedral
Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino showing a memorial as well as a small group of people

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.

Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino

Things to do

Natural National Park Tayrona

Natural National Park Tayrona (santa Marta)

฿4,823
per adult
Natural National Park Tayrona (santa Marta)
Artivela, The # 1 Tayrona Sailing Experience.

Sailing to Tayrona with Luis and his team: Unique!

฿2,361
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Sailing to Tayrona with Luis and his team: Unique!
From Santa Marta: Tayrona National Park Guided Tour

From Santa Marta: Tayrona National Park Guided Tour

฿2,223
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
From Santa Marta: Tayrona National Park Guided Tour
Full Day Marinka Waterfall

Full Day Marinka Waterfall

฿3,305
per adult
Full Day Marinka Waterfall
Visits to sacred waterfalls to enjoy a good river bath

Minca Full Day Tour

฿2,698
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Minca Full Day Tour
Playa Blanca Con Almuerzo

Playa Blanca Con Almuerzo

฿970
per adult
Playa Blanca Con Almuerzo
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Top hotels in Barrio Alambique

Hilton Santa Marta
Hilton Santa Marta
4.5 out of 5
Carrera 2 No 114-78, Sector Pozos Colorados, Santa Marta
The price is ฿4,587 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
฿4,587
฿4,587 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star 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. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (321 reviews)
Three night stay on beach
"Beautiful hotel right on the beach. We loved the two pool options -- second floor and rooftop. Restaurant food was good and well priced. Breakfast is not automatically included."

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2025

Hilton Santa Marta
Santa Marta Marriott Resort Playa Dormida
Santa Marta Marriott Resort Playa Dormida
4.5 out of 5
Carrera 3 No 142-60, Bello Horizonte, Santa Marta, Magdalena
The price is ฿4,039 per night from 23 Apr to 24 Apr
฿4,039
฿4,039 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star 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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (770 reviews)
"We used the tour service located in the lobby. We were told it included transportation to boat and then back to hotel. We we're abondoned when boat returned and had to find transportation back to hotel on our own. Don't use tour service!!"

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2025

Santa Marta Marriott Resort Playa Dormida
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Marta
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Marta
3.5 out of 5
Carrera 1C No. 24-04, Santa Marta
The price is ฿3,014 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
฿3,014
฿3,014 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Marta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (733 reviews)
"Amazing hotel conveniently located close to Santa Marta's downtown."

Reviewed on 30 Mar 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Marta
AC Hotel by Marriott Santa Marta
AC Hotel by Marriott Santa Marta
3.5 out of 5
CALLE 23 NO. 1C - 79, Santa Marta
The price is ฿2,691 per night from 1 May to 2 May
฿2,691
฿2,691 total
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Santa Marta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (413 reviews)
"Love this hotel , staff are amazing and very friendly, nothing is too much trouble , this is my second visit to this hotel and both times we have extended our visit , the historic centre is only a 5-10 minute walk and only 5 minutes from the marina , slow walking pace as I'm old lol"

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2025

AC Hotel by Marriott Santa Marta
Mercure Santa Marta Emile
Mercure Santa Marta Emile
3.5 out of 5
Calle 115 No 2 39, Bello Horizonte, Santa Marta
The price is ฿2,835 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
฿2,835
฿2,835 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Santa Marta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (726 reviews)
"Good hotel, good people. But the baño turco needs good cleaning and they are missing half the dumbbell weights in gym"

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2025

Mercure Santa Marta Emile
Hotel Porto Horizonte
Hotel Porto Horizonte
2.5 out of 5
Carrera 2, 107-31, Santa Marta, Santa Marta
The price is ฿7,087 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
฿7,087
฿7,087 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Santa Marta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a health club. Popular attractions Rodadero Beach and Zazue are located nearby.
8.2/10 Very Good! (85 reviews)
"The facility is great, especially the pool, despite the ongoing construction nearby. I didn't get a chance to try the fitness area, but I’d love to return in the future. It's also conveniently close to the airport"

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2025

Hotel Porto Horizonte
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Other neighbourhoods around Barrio Alambique

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Bavaria

When in Bavaria, you can plan a visit to Santa Marta Cathedral and Parque de los Novios, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Bavaria
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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 Santa Marta Beach.

Pueblito
Historic Center which includes street scenes, a city and heritage elements

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 Beach might round out your trip.

Historic Center
Historic Center featuring a city and street scenes

Barrio Centro

If you're spending some time in Barrio Centro, Parque de los Novios and Santa Marta Theater are top sights worth seeing.

Barrio Centro
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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.

Barrio Miraflores
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Norte

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Norte and surrounding area, you can visit Parque de los Novios and Santa Marta Beach.

Norte

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