IED. Normal Superior San Pedro Alejandrino

¿ABOUT US?

We are students of the I.E.D. Normal Superior San Pedro Alejandrino, belonging to 9th grade

Participants:

-Adriana Gerardino

-Camila Martinez

-Ana Iriarte

-Alexandra Uribe

-Kaleth Requena

TOURISM IN SANTA MARTA

Santa Marta is one of the tourist destinations most valued by Colombians and increasingly by foreigners who visit it. It is the capital of the Department of Magdalena, was founded in July 1525 by Rodrigo de Bastidas, has the honor of being the first city founded in Colombia and the second in South America. Santa Marta is located on the shores of the Caribbean Sea in a beautiful bay, its short distance from the renowned Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, make it a central place to visit and also explore its surroundings, and the various tourist sites that are in its vicinity. In Santa Marta we find mountain and the passivity of the beach, we can do different kinds of tourism with different alternatives: ecological, adventure, archaeological or simple rest.

PLACES TO VISIT

A stroll through Santa Marta and Its Historic center

In its streets the feeling of a glorious past is born. Santa Marta was not any city, and less in view of what today can be called proudly its historic center.

Dark wood balconies bordered of waves and shapes that distill good taste. White facades and other colorful ones that compose a visually seductive song. Santa Marta knows how to express what it contains inside: a lot of historical and cultural richness.

It is necessary to point out those parks that favor the encounter and the re-encounters, inescapable stages of a weekend walk. In these places you can enjoy the city in the shade of a tree or an umbrella that offer some terraces of bars in the purest Mediterranean style.

But every walk has its beginning, and the cathedral of Santa Marta should be the starting point of this great urban network. Considered the first cathedral in Latin America, its construction began in 1765 and was extended for more than a century due to the constant attacks of English, French and Dutch Corsairs.

In Santa Marta, Simón Bolívar died and, as a result, the city is known for hosting the remains of the liberator for a long time. In the cathedral stands a plaque reminiscent of a solemn parade made on December 20, 1830 from the House of Customs (today headquarters of the Gold Museum) to transfer the funerary remains. In 1842 these remains were exhumed and sent to Caracas, the hometown of Bolívar.

But the name of the Liberator of 5 nations not only resonates in the vicinity of this early building. Following the layout of two streets that border it, we discover the exquisiteness of the colonial spirit that prevails in the center. And if it is true that some facades reveal the absence of maintenance, always predominates the idea of a recent flowering that gradually seizes each corner.

We encounter the airs of grandeur of a square that reminds us – once again – the Great liberator: The Plaza de Simón Bolívar. In this neuralgic point are located the mayor's office, the Gold Museum and the Bank of the Republic. The shade of the trees provides a space for rest and a moment to decide on what route to follow: The road to the beach or re-explore the center.

The way to the square of the lovers, exposes the great gastronomic offer of the city but also hotel. Elegant hostels installed within colonial houses such as the Hostal de San Pedro, the House of the bluff or the house of Leda alternate with other varied restaurants in a dazzling and entertaining ensemble.

The road to the beach reveals two reconciled facets of the city: its modern and traditional character. The statue of Rodrigo Bastidas on the promenade transports us to the Times of the foundation of Santa Marta. The figures of some indigenous people remember the presence of the four ethnic groups on the coast, while the Navy in the background discovers the development of recent years.

Quinta de san pedro alejandrino

Those who arrive in Santa Marta can do a review of the history of America when visiting the villa of San Pedro Alejandrino, the hacienda where the Liberator Simón Bolívar died on December 17, 1830. This place, which is surrounded by ancient trees, preserves some of the furniture of the time and is the headquarters of the Bolivarian Museum of Contemporary Art.

Aquarium and Sea Museum

10 minutes from Rodadero by water is this attraction, with pools built inside the sea to appreciate the marine world and the richness of Colombian biodiversity. The aquarium also has glass tanks that show several unique species in the world. In the Museum are recovered pieces of sunken galleons, pre-Columbian Tayrona objects, and curiosities of navigation through time.

Mundo Marino Aquarium

Find information and know details of the use of the marine ecosystem. It has 24 environments to appreciate a great diversity of fish, you can also feed sharks and see diving demonstrations. The most complete aquarium in the Atlantic, it houses more than 200 species, among which are the cat shark, rays, turtles, among others.

Sierra Nevada National Park of

Santa Marta

The park has 383,000 hectares of territory. Its height ranges between 0 and 5775 m.s. It has a warm climate with ice cream, because it is located in the mountain, where all the thermal floors are presented. It was declared by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve in 1979. There are areas that stand out for their importance for Bird Conservation (AICAS), located in the areas of Riofrío, San Lorenzo and San Salvador.

Cathedral

Among the unmissable plans for tourists in the city is the visit to the historic center to see the Cathedral of Santa Marta, also known as the Minor Basilica, whose construction was completed during the War of Independence. The architectural wealth of this temple adds to the fact that it keeps the remains of Rodrigo de Bastidas, the Spanish conqueror who founded the city in 1525.

Tayrona National Natural Park

The Park keeps a portion of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta full of dry and humid forests, low hills, cliffs, several bays and beaches of unparalleled beauty, whose shores of white sand and crystal clear waters become the perfect setting for a real rest . It is located on the Caribbean coast, within the jurisdiction of the Santa Marta district. In the Tayrona you can not only visit its beaches, you can also stay at the hotels within the Park or if you prefer you can be in the camping area. The walks to know the most emblematic areas of the park are an excellent option for ecological and adventure tourism.

Tayrona Park

The Tayrona National Natural Park, located in northern Colombia, is an extensive protected area that covers the slopes of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, which adjoins the Caribbean coast. It is known for its coves lined with palm trees, coastal lagoons, tropical forests and its rich biodiversity. In the center are the ruins of Pueblito, an archaeological complex that is accessed through forest roads and has terraces and structures built by the Tayrona civilization.

The Rodadero

Rodadero is a beach located in Santa Marta, Colombia and is the most visited point of the city. 5 km from the city center, this beach is a symbol of the city visited by tourists from all over the country.

Bahía concha

One of the first beaches belonging to the natural park of Tayrona, only a few 30 minutes away from Santa Marta by car, It is located at 12 km from the city approximately.

Its crystal clear waters are perfect for a great day at the beach, and it's perfect for snorkeling, walks and a good tan overall. With a temperature controlled vehicle or 'Chiva' arriving to the stadium Eduardo Santos, place where we'll be able to appreciate the bronce statue of our emblematic country character “Pibe Valderrama”, Then we'll continue our tour towards our main destination, Bahia Concha (Concha Bay), through neigborhoods filled with old history around our city and a path that will take us finally to our fascinating warm water, , sparkling clear and white sand beach beach, that allows us to enjoy a majestic and unique environment.

In Bahia Concha, we'll take a boat towards Waikiki for snorkel activities to appreciate closely beautiful coral reefs and herds of fishes displaying a wide variety of colors and shapes brought to you by this beautiful beach.

Bahía Neguanje

Bahía Neguanje está en el Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona y ofrece a los turistas una de las playas con arena más suave de la región: playa Cristal, también llamada playa del Muerto. En este lugar basta una careta para practicar el buceo de superficie y ver la vida bajo el mar. Este punto se encuentra a unos doce kilómetros al norte de Santa Marta.

Neguanje is a unique space that is worth exploring. Its beauty is amazing, full of contrasts and nature. A place to meet yourself, reflect and dream of unreal waves, indigenous ceremonies, mountains and sea.

Minca

At Minca you could visit coffee farms, bathe inside chilly rivers flowing from the mountains, watch the city of Santa Marta from the 'miradors' , You could trek, or plan your tour in a horse, practice mountain biking, tube in the river, etc.

In 1980, in recognition to the enormous value to this natural ecosystem , Minca was declared by the UNESCO as “a 'Natural reserve for both nature and the biosphere' . Because of its peculiarity, The international collision for the conservation and preservation of nature declared this ecosystem a priority to conserve in South America.

Don Diego

This is a tourist destination filled with adventure, nature and archaeological history, an adventure filled with fascinating stories where you will be able to descend while tubing all the way until 'El Estatuario', surrounded by a gorgeous Flora and Fauna without precedents; This tour will allow you to know the vestiges of what it was the Tayrona city, enjoy a magnificent view of the 2 rivers becoming 1, plus a delicious typical lunch, rich in flavor prepared by hands expert on the subject.

In this tour you will meet a place full of charm, where nature, adventure and archaeology join forces to bring you unforgettable reminiscences and stories, Come and discover with us this fascinating place.

Crystal beach

Crystal clear waters and beautiful coral reefs will make your visit the best destination to relax and enjoy in the colombian caribbean, and if you want you can snorkel activities to contemplate the beautiful sea beds and tropical fish of many colors, this is one of the biggest attractions.

White beach

Nice white sand beach located on the north side of the bay. In the Rodadero, water transport is offered to get to the place. This beach is the perfect place to connect with nature, you will have water, sand and mountains in the same place, a treasure to visit.

Colorado Wells

Tourist area a few minutes from Rodadero. There are pleasant beaches and the main hotels of the city.

Taganga

Its territory is part of the Tayrona National Natural Park, a small typical fishing territory, located only 5 kilometers from Santa Marta. The trip becomes very easy, since every ten minutes depart and return minibuses that transport passengers at very cheap prices; or if you prefer by taxi. It is important, as well as the displacement in the middle of a beautiful panorama (gulf surrounded by blue waters, bordered by mountains). The majority of the diving centers of Santa Marta are concentrated in the area, and in the vicinity there are some sites of remarkable importance to develop the activity and the getaway such as the inlet of Garnet and Isla Aguja. From Taganga, by water, you can access some of the bays of the park or interesting sites for diving, fishing and snorkeling.

ACTIVITIES YOU CAN NOT MISS

Here are plans for everyone: let yourself be seduced by the streets with their colonial treasures from the oldest city of Santa Marta, Colombia, live the emotions of adventure sports and swim with dolphins, among many others. Santa Marta is a tourist destination that brings together, in one place, fenced-in contact with nature, an excellent hotel infrastructure and a perfect space for water sports.

ATTRACTIONS AND NEARBY ACTIVITIES
Here are plans for everyone: let yourself be seduced by the streets of the oldest city in Colombia, live the emotions of adventure sports and swim with dolphins, among many others...