El Rodadero
A city resort beach south of Santa Marta, lined with high-rise hotels and a lively seafront promenade, and a favorite holiday destination for Colombian families.
El Rodadero lies about 5 km south of the old town and is Santa Marta's main modern resort area. Along its curved beach, high-rise apartments and hotels stand side by side, while the seafront promenade has restaurants, cold drink stalls, and nightlife. The water is calm, and you can rent banana boats or jet skis, or take a boat to the nearby white-sand beaches and aquarium. Local holidays get very crowded, so agree on the price of loungers in advance.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Mundo Marino Aquarium
- Playa Blanca (Santa Marta)
- Santa Marta Bay & Malecón
- Parque de los Novios
- Santa Marta Cathedral
- Santa Marta Historic Center
- Museo del Oro Tairona - Casa de la Aduana
- Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino