Barrio Centro Travel Guide
Santa Marta
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Santa Marta Theater
You can make plans for a show at Santa Marta Theater during your stay in Comuna 2. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Tairona Gold Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Tairona Gold Museum during your travels in Comuna 2. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Customs House
Find out about the history of Comuna 2 when you spend time at Customs House. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
San Juan Cultural Center
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at San Juan Cultural Center during your trip to Comuna 2. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Natural National Park Tayrona (santa Marta)
From Santa Marta: Tayrona National Park Guided Tour
Palomino: Private Tour to Tungueka Indigenous Village
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Other neighbourhoods around Barrio Centro
Historic Center
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.
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.
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.
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 Bahia de Santa Marta.
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.
San Martín
While San Martín 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 Beach.