Comuna 2 Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Santa Marta showing a sandy beach, a house and rugged coastline
Santa Marta which includes a river or creek, mountains and tranquil scenes
Santa Marta which includes rugged coastline and general coastal views
Historic Center which includes a city and street scenes
Historic Center showing street scenes and a city

Where to stay in Comuna 2

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

Historic Center

4.5/5(2 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 Cathedral are top sights worth seeing.

Barrio Centro
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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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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 Alambique
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 AU$144 per night from 17 Jan to 18 Jan
AU$144
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Marta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (693 reviews)
"Great service !"

Reviewed on 21 Dec. 2024

Hilton Garden Inn Santa Marta
Best Western Plus Santa Marta Hotel
Best Western Plus Santa Marta Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Calle 24 No 3-65, Santa Marta
The price is AU$121 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
AU$121
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Marta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (514 reviews)
"Good location, walking distance to the beach and restaurants. The staff were friendly and helpful. Service was excellent from the front desk staff to the room attendants, the service for breakfast to the guard upstairs at the pool."

Reviewed on 22 Dec. 2024

Best Western Plus Santa Marta Hotel
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 AU$135 per night from 17 Jan to 18 Jan
AU$135
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Santa Marta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (371 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 27 Dec. 2024

AC Hotel by Marriott Santa Marta
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Grand Marina Santa Marta
Grand Marina Santa Marta
3 out of 5
carrera 1 22- 79, Santa Marta
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Santa Marta. Enjoy free WiFi, a sauna, and onsite spa services. Popular attractions Tayrona National Natural Park and Rodadero ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (121 reviews)
"Excellent stay at this luxury modern apartment. Very comfortable beds. The host didn’t answer my question regarding check out time."

Reviewed on 26 Dec. 2024

Grand Marina Santa Marta
Soy Local Santa Marta
Soy Local Santa Marta
3.5 out of 5
8-27 Cl. 19, Santa Marta, Magdalena
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Santa Marta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Tayrona National Natural Park ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (23 reviews)
"One of the best properties my husband and I have stayed at in Colombia!"

Reviewed on 10 Apr. 2024

Soy Local Santa Marta
El Cactus Luxury Apartments in Historic Center
El Cactus Luxury Apartments in Historic Center
3.5 out of 5
Calle 18 #6-85, Centro Historico, Santa Marta, Magdalena
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Santa Marta. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (85 reviews)
"Hotel is new, rooms spacey, pool very small. Its located about 3 blocks from where the restaurants are and 6 blocks from the sea. However this area the Centro Historico is very rundown, stinky and dirty. In the morning lots of people sleep in the street. Many lots/places abandoned…."

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2024

El Cactus Luxury Apartments in Historic Center
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Popular places to visit

Rodadero Beach which includes a beach, a skyscraper and boating

Rodadero Beach

5/5(1 review)

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 which includes a city, heritage elements and street scenes

Parque de Los Novios

4/5(2 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 featuring a luxury hotel or resort, general coastal views and rocky coastline

Rodadero Sea Aquarium and Museum

3/5(1 review)

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

5/5(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(1 review)

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
Blue Well

Blue Well

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Blue Well during your travels in Minca. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Blue Well

Activities

From Santa Marta: Tayrona National Park Guided Tour

From Santa Marta: Tayrona National Park Guided Tour

AU$92
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
From Santa Marta: Tayrona National Park Guided Tour
Visits to sacred waterfalls to enjoy a good river bath

Minca Full Day Tour

AU$121
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Minca Full Day Tour
Natural National Park Tayrona

Natural National Park Tayrona (santa Marta)

AU$230
per adult
Natural National Park Tayrona (santa Marta)
Cristal Beach

Tayrona Park - Cristal Beach

AU$89
per adult
Tayrona Park - Cristal Beach
Tayrona Bay Sailboat trip

Tayrona Bay Sailboat trip

AU$96
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tayrona Bay Sailboat trip
Santa Marta Bay: Sunnset on a sail boat

Santa Marta Bay: Sunset on a sail boat

AU$74
per adult
Santa Marta Bay: Sunset on a sail boat
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Cities near Comuna 2

Taganga Beach which includes a beach, a bay or harbour and a coastal town

Santa Marta