Museums in Santa Marta
This overview contains all museums in and around Santa Marta. Curious about which museums there are in Santa Marta? These are the museums:
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Santa Marta, located on Colombia's Caribbean coast, is one of the oldest cities in South America, founded in 1525 by Spanish conquistador Rodrigo de Bastidas. This historic port city is nestled between the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains and the Caribbean Sea, creating a unique landscape where mountains meet ocean.
The city played a significant role in Colombia's history, notably as the place where Simón Bolívar, South America's liberator, spent his final days and died in 1830. Today, Santa Marta combines its historical heritage with modern urban development, featuring colonial architecture in its historic center alongside contemporary buildings.
The city's cultural scene is influenced by its diverse heritage, blending indigenous Tairona, African, and Spanish traditions, which is reflected in its music, dance, and local crafts. The region's rich cultural landscape is complemented by several museums that preserve and showcase both its pre-Columbian history and its role in Colombia's independence.
This overview contains all museums in and around Santa Marta. Curious about which museums there are in Santa Marta? These are the museums:
Unfortunately we don’t know about any current exhibitions in and around Santa Marta.
Unfortunately we don’t know about any discount passes in Santa Marta.