El Rodadero Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Rodadero Beach showing a sandy beach, a hotel and a coastal town
Rodadero Beach featuring a beach and boating as well as an individual male
Rodadero Beach showing a coastal town, a skyscraper and general coastal views
Rodadero Beach showing landscape views, general coastal views and island images
Rodadero Beach which includes a beach and boating

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
Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino featuring 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

Activities

Playa Blanca Con Almuerzo

Playa Blanca Con Almuerzo

AU$46
per adult
Playa Blanca Con Almuerzo
Cristal Beach

Tayrona Park - Cristal Beach

AU$103
per adult
Tayrona Park - Cristal Beach
Route of the chiva rumbera

Chiva Rumbera Night Tour of Santa Marta

AU$24
per adult
Chiva Rumbera Night Tour of Santa Marta
Minca - Coffee And Cocoa Tour

Minca - Coffee And Cocoa Tour

AU$125
per adult
Minca - Coffee And Cocoa Tour
Full Tour of Tayrona Park with Swimming in Cabo San Juan

Full Tour of Tayrona Park with Swimming in Cabo San Juan

AU$77
per adult
Full Tour of Tayrona Park with Swimming in Cabo San Juan
Taganga and Playa Grande Minca Full Tour from Santa Marta

Taganga and Playa Grande Minca Full Tour from Santa Marta

AU$63
per adult
Taganga and Playa Grande Minca Full Tour from Santa Marta
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Our pick of the best El Rodadero Hotel Deals

Hotel be La Sierra
Hotel be La Sierra
3 out of 5
Cra 1 N° 9-47, El Rodadero, Santa Marta, Magdalena
The price is AU$117 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$117
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Santa Marta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (358 reviews)
"In front of the beach was wonderful!"

Reviewed on 3 Apr. 2025

Hotel be La Sierra
HOTEL KARAYA DIVE RESORT
HOTEL KARAYA DIVE RESORT
3.5 out of 5
Calle 12 No. 2-38 Rodadero, Santa Marta
The price is AU$96 per night from 5 May to 6 May
AU$96
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Marta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Rodadero Beach and Arrecife ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (45 reviews)
"Excellent staff, location and property!"

Reviewed on 22 Mar. 2025

HOTEL KARAYA DIVE RESORT
The Garden Suites
The Garden Suites
3 out of 5
Calle 17 N. 1B 34 Rodadero, Santa Marta, Magdalena
The price is AU$98 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
AU$98
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Santa Marta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Rodadero Beach and Arrecife Shopping ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (38 reviews)
"Close to the beach"

Reviewed on 17 Mar. 2025

The Garden Suites
Hotel Tamacá Beach Resort
Hotel Tamacá Beach Resort
3.5 out of 5
Carrera 2a No. 11A - 98, Santa Marta, Magdalena
The price is AU$229 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$229
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Santa Marta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (303 reviews)
"Really good hotel, safe and excellent staff."

Reviewed on 18 Mar. 2025

Hotel Tamacá Beach Resort
Terrazas Tayrona Travelers Apartamentos y Suites
Terrazas Tayrona Travelers Apartamentos y Suites
3.5 out of 5
Carrera 3 # 24 - 63, El Rodadero, Santa Marta, Magdalena
The price is AU$131 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
AU$131
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Santa Marta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Rodadero Beach and Arrecife Shopping Center ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (153 reviews)
"El personal todos en total , y la Atención muy buena, las Personas del Restaurante y las Comidas muy especiales y Sabrosas"

Reviewed on 1 Nov. 2024

Terrazas Tayrona Travelers Apartamentos y Suites
Del Mar Hotel
Del Mar Hotel
3 out of 5
Calle 8 No 2 - 78, Rodadero, Santa Marta, Magdalena
The price is AU$144 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
AU$144
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Marta. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise ...
9/10 Wonderful! (377 reviews)
"Everything is excelent"

Reviewed on 20 Mar. 2025

Del Mar Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around El Rodadero

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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 Santa Marta Cathedral and Parque de los Novios.

Barrio Alambique
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 Theater are top sights worth seeing.

Barrio Centro
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Pueblito

Though Pueblito may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Santa Marta Cathedral and Parque de los Novios.

Pueblito
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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 Santa Marta Cathedral and Parque de los Novios.

Norte

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