Medellin (Ant) to Santa Marta (Mag) bus

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The city Santa Marta founded on July 29, 1525 is the capital of the Magdalena department, located on the shores of Santa Marta Bay, one of the main tourist places in the Caribbean. This beautiful city contemplates an incredible diversity in landscape, population and culture.

With a semi-arid climate, Santa Marta has an average temperature between 30º and 27ºC. This city has incredible biodiversity and the main rainy months are June, July, September and October, and the driest are from December to April.

The city of Santa Marta has a very large number of restaurants and places of food, so its tourist range has the possibility to include a great gastronomic versatility that can satisfy all the tastes without importing the economic situation you have. Without a doubt this Caribbean place will rot all that you are looking for.

The city of Santa Marta has a very large number of restaurants and places of food, so its tourist range has the possibility to include a great gastronomic versatility that can satisfy all the tastes without importing the economic situation you have. Without a doubt this Caribbean place will rot all that you are looking for.

● Tayrona Park: Located 34 km from Santa Marta, this incredible natural park contains one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. An earthly paradise in which you can be one with nature. This reserve and the Patrimonio de la Humanidad has coral reefs, tropical forests, prairies, and much more.

● Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino: A long time ago this fantastic botanical garden was declared a National Historic Monument in 1891 and it contains a large part of the history of Free America because was the place of the death of the glorious Liberator Simón Bolívar, one of the most recognized leaders on the planet.

● Museo del Oro: This beautiful cultural space aims to protect the history of Tairona, thanks to a collection of pieces created by the mythical population. In the museum, you will be able to appreciate more than 500 prehispanic traces made of bone and lithic devices, as well as in ceramics and gold.

● El Acuario: This aquarium and museum is considered the first public aquarium in Suramérica and is one of the favorite tourist sites for travelers. With 13 swimming pools that exclusively nourish the waters of the Caribbean, the aquarium offers all visitors a unique experience with direct contact with nature.

● The Rodadero: It is the most visited and popular beach in Santa Marta, a paradise worthy of enjoying where the great and funny people have fun and spend an incredible time. As if it were a crystal bay with high palms and a soft arena, this incredible place offers various activities such as jet sky, windsurf, kitesurf, water ski, among others.

● January 1 - The Jaguar Festival: The purpose of the jaguar festival is to carry out ecological, artistic, visual and musical projects, where various artists of all kinds appear to give their support.

● January 20 - The Alligator Festival: Is a cultural event where the folklore of the region is demonstrated and in which various orchestras, dances, as well as presentations by national and international artists are enjoyed.

● February - Mamatoco Carnival: Is a cultural and folkloric event in the city in which there are different groups to offer nights of relaxation, fun, and above all culture.

Santa Marta by bus: From Medellín to Santa Marta there is an average distance of 837 km with an approximate travel time of 14 hours.

The inhabitants of the city of Santa Marta can move around the city in two ways:

 ● Buses: There are several companies in charge of public transport that can take you to almost any part of the city at a low cost.

 ● Taxis: In the city, taxis are identified by being a typical yellow color and their cost will depend on the distance traveled, with a minimum cost of approximately COP$5,000. There are also door-to-door inter-municipal taxi services that already have an established rate.

Santa Marta has a gastronomy with a lot of versatility because two important aspects: its proximity to the Caribbean Sea and the mix between cultural heritages. That's why you should try these dishes:

- Cayeye.

- Arroz con Chipichipi.

- Pescado frito.

- Sancocho. 

- Carimañola.

- Matrimonio.

It is always good to take the best of each region you visit, in Santa Marta you can find:

 - Woven bags.

 - Beach items.

 - Leather products.

 - Crafts.

 - Products of regional production.

Santa Marta has a rainy season that extends from May to November and the dry season on average is from December to April.

● Rápido Ochoa

● Expreso Brasilia

Boarding points in Medellín

• Terminal del Norte

Unboarding points in Santa Marta

• Terminal de Santa Marta

Santa Marta is undoubtedly a tourist town of great impact in the world since it has innumerable attributes that make this link a magnificent space to enjoy and clear the mind. Either to admire the tranquility of the sea while alone or to enjoy a fun and tropical family vacation.

Are you thinking about taking a vacation, a business trip or want to visit your family in Santa Marta, do not worry! at redBus you can find the best prices from the most important bus companies in Colombia, just check the list of companies and schedules that appear in the results and get the best rates with the best low-cost prices so that your trip is not only comfortable and enjoyable but also economical. so do not hesitate and buy your ticket at redBus.

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