El Rodadero Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Rodadero Beach showing a sandy beach, a hotel and a coastal town

Popular places to visit

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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Playa Blanca Con Almuerzo

AU$41
Per adult
Playa Blanca Con Almuerzo
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Tayrona Park - Cristal Beach

AU$97
Per adult
Tayrona Park - Cristal Beach
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Minca - Coffee And Cocoa Tour

AU$135
Per adult
Minca - Coffee And Cocoa Tour
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Door to door transportation Cartagena Santa Marta

AU$79
Per adult
Door to door transportation Cartagena Santa Marta
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Full Day Marinka Waterfall

AU$128
Per adult
Full Day Marinka Waterfall
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Sailing to Tayrona with Luis and his team: Unique!

AU$105
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Sailing to Tayrona with Luis and his team: Unique!
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Our pick of the best El Rodadero Hotel Deals

Hotel Rodadero Inn By GEH Suites
Hotel Rodadero Inn By GEH Suites
3 out of 5
Calle 20 # 1B-64, El Rodadero, Santa Marta, Santa Marta
The price is AU$53 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$53
per night
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Santa Marta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Rodadero Beach and Arrecife Shopping Center ...
4/10 (2 reviews)
"The cost for this hotel is very high for what it offers, the attention is good, its staff is attentive, but the rooms are small and not comfortable, they do not have a cooler throughout, they do not have a refrigerator in the room, keep in mind that the beds are old and do not have enough quilt, ..."

Reviewed on 24 Aug. 2023

Hotel Rodadero Inn By GEH Suites
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$80 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
AU$80
per night
17 Oct - 18 Oct
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! (335 reviews)
"mi estadia fue solo una noche y no pude disfrutar mucho del hotel. se debe tener en cuenta que esta frente a la playa de rodadero que es muy activa de dia y de noche."

Reviewed on 9 Sep. 2024

Hotel be La Sierra
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$101 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
AU$101
per night
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Santa Marta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Rodadero Beach and Arrecife Shopping ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (146 reviews)
"Me gustó mucho la atención del personal, la comida , las instalaciones estaban en muy buen estado, el orden y aseo impecable , las habitaciones súper confortables en general todo muy bien"

Reviewed on 10 Sep. 2024

Terrazas Tayrona Travelers Apartamentos y 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$194 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
AU$194
per night
3 Oct - 4 Oct
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! (292 reviews)
"I liked that it was on the Caribbean Sea. I liked all of the staff. I liked that it was in a safe area. I didn’t like the fact that the toilet had to be flushed three times."

Reviewed on 7 Sep. 2024

Hotel Tamacá Beach Resort
Del Mar Hotel
Del Mar Hotel
3 out of 5
Calle 8 No 2 - 78, Rodadero, Santa Marta, Magdalena
The price is AU$113 per night from 25 Sep to 26 Sep
AU$113
per night
25 Sep - 26 Sep
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! (367 reviews)
"Cleaninness....extremely clean"

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2024

Del Mar Hotel
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$102 per night from 25 Sep to 26 Sep
AU$102
per night
25 Sep - 26 Sep
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (29 reviews)
"Maria was very friendly and her customer service was above , every other person at hotel very friendly"

Reviewed on 21 Aug. 2024

HOTEL KARAYA DIVE RESORT
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Other neighbourhoods around El Rodadero

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Bavaria

When in Bavaria, you can plan a visit to Parque de Los Novios and Santa Marta Cathedral, 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
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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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.

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 Parque de Los Novios and Santa Marta Beach.

Norte

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