Santa Marta Bay & Malecón
Bahía de Santa Marta / Camellón Rodrigo de Bastidas
A seafront promenade in front of the old town, where you can stroll along a palm-lined avenue in the evening and watch the sunset behind the Morro lighthouse in the bay.
The Rodrigo de Bastidas seafront avenue (Camellón) runs along Santa Marta Bay and is where locals walk in the evening and eat street snacks. On Morro Island to the north of the bay stand a lighthouse and the ruins of a colonial fort, and the sun sets right behind them, making it the best vantage point for sunset. The port area has marinas and seafront restaurants. Water quality at the city beaches is average, so swimming is not recommended. It is lively at night, so keep an eye on your belongings.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Parque de los Novios
- Santa Marta Historic Center
- Museo del Oro Tairona - Casa de la Aduana
- Santa Marta Cathedral
- Playa Blanca (Santa Marta)
- Taganga
- Mundo Marino Aquarium
- El Rodadero