From the mangroves of Ciénaga Grande to the beaches of Tayrona National Park, Santa Marta offers a multitude of thrilling adventures. The oldest city in Colombia, it abounds with Spanish colonial charm, including one of the first basilicas built in Latin America, the Cathedral of Santa Marta. Explore the “Lost City,” believed to have been founded 650 years before Machu Picchu. Enjoy a multicultural array of flavors from African and Caribbean to European and Latin.