Water activities in Santa Marta

Find out about the 5 best nautical activities in Santa Marta that you can enjoy on the city's different beaches.

Published 2022-12-29 10:28:13

Santa Marta, Colombia, has more than 100 spectacular beaches to visit. That is why today, we bring you the five best nautical activities in Santa Marta that you can enjoy on the different beaches.

1. Snorkeling in Santa Marta beaches

Snorkeling is an elementary and fun activity that allows you to know the underwater world. In Tayrona Park and Taganga, you will find the best beaches for snorkeling, full of corals and fish of many exuberant colors. 

Santa Marta has different diving schools and snorkeling instructors to take you to the best places for this beautiful activity.

2. Diving in Santa Marta

Diving is an activity that can be enjoyed by young and old alike. You need to know how to swim and have a positive attitude. You don't have to be an expert swimmer or have previous experience to live the fabulous adventure of scuba diving in Santa Marta. 

You can have complete peace of mind when diving since you always have a professional diving instructor guide. Diving companies establish worldwide approved safety limits. You only need to bring your best energy and desire to know a whole new world. 

3. Surfing in Santa Marta beaches

Surfing is a viral activity worldwide and consists of riding the waves approaching the shore with a surfboard. Surfing is enjoyable and exciting. Santa Marta, Colombia, has many beaches where you can surf. Some beaches offer small waves for beginners and big waves for experts.

If you want to learn how to surf, you can find surf schools in the Mendihuaca River and the mystic town of Palomino. You must take a bus, cab or car to find the surf spots, but the road is very scenic, and you will enjoy the ride very much.

4. Sailing tours

Sailing is the oldest form of transportation in the world. Today it is a recreational activity and a fascinating way to travel. Sailing uses the wind as the primary means of propulsion, and Santa Marta, Colombia, offers ideal winds for this activity.

You have the option to take a sailboat in the International Marina and live an unforgettable experience. In addition, you will make a tour around the bay of Santa Marta and different places of the incredible Tayrona National Natural Park. 

5. Sportfishing

For fishing lovers, Santa Marta, Colombia, is an ideal destination. The bays and beaches of our beautiful city are populated by fish of many species throughout the year. Furthermore, blue seas and moderate winds during a good part of the year offer the possibility of fishing in different areas with different currents.

Santa Marta offers the possibility of fishing activities with operators that have boats to provide all the ideal conditions to live an exciting experience that you will remember for many years. Also, you can get to Taganga and contact one of the local fishers and accompany them in their activity. It is important to emphasize that in Santa Marta, we respect the environment, and fishing is done in compliance with all the sustainability standards required by the government.

Don't waste any more time; organize your trip and enjoy the five best nautical activities to do in Santa Marta. For more information and to make your reservations, do not hesitate to write to us at Visit Santa Marta, We will provide you with all the information with the best attitude to have an unforgettable experience.

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