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Santa Marta - Wikipedia

Founded on July 29, 1525, by the Spanish conqueror Rodrigo de Bastidas, it was one of the first Spanish settlements in Colombia, its oldest surviving city, and ...

History - Santa Marta Colombia

It was founded on July 29, 1525 by the Spanish conquistador Rodrigo de Bastidas and was Spain's first settlement in Colombia. Settling at the base of the Sierra ...

Santa Marta: An Old Historical City Bathed by the Sea | Tourism

Santa Marta Is Ancient and Historical. Santa Marta emerged amid attractive beaches and bountiful nature in 1525 as the first city on Colombian territory. It is ...

COLOMBIA - Santa Marta

BRIEF HISTORY. The city was founded in July 29, 1525 by Spanish conqueror Rodrigo de Bastidas, accompanied by some two hundred of his men and a few amerindians.

Santa Marta History | BnB Colombia Tours

Santa Marta has always played a gateway role, today being a halting place for visitors to Tayrona, Taganga and many other gems. In the past, it was the access ...

Santa Marta | Caribbean Coast, Tayrona Park, Beaches - Britannica

Founded in 1525, it is the oldest city in Colombia. It became a port for colonial New Granada, though it was of lesser importance than neighbouring Cartagena.

Santa Marta - Colombia Information

Santa Marta is the oldest remaining city in Colombia, founded in 1525 by Rodrigo de Bastidas, a Spanish conquistador.

Discover Santa Marta | Colombia Travel

Located in the Great Colombian Caribbean, capital of the Magdalena department, Santa Marta was founded on July 29, 1525, giving it the distinction of being ...

Santa Marta: The 2nd Oldest European City in South America

Santa Marta is the second oldest surviving European city in South America, founded in 1525. It's also the place where the liberator Simón Bolívar (1783-1830) ...

SANTA MARTA : Gateway to Colombian History and Natural Beauty

Samarios (natives of Santa Marta) are gathering, too, as the sun begins to set over the Caribbean. Some are swimming in that warm sea as it ...

Colombia: Santa Marta - Medium

There was also a lot of interesting information about the early history of Santa Marta, which goes back to 1525 — the only older ...

Santa Marta - ColombiaInfo

Santa Marta is the capital of the Magdalena province. The city is an important maritime port and a hub for tourism, history and culture. It was founded on July ...

Pirates in Santa Marta: History and Legends

One of the most notorious pirate raids in Santa Marta's history was carried out by William Goodson and Juan Cuchillo in 1655. They plundered the main church, ...

Visitor's Guide to Santa Marta, The Oldest City in Colombia

Santa Marta is one of the oldest cities in South America and the oldest in Colombia, offering a rich tapestry of landscapes, ...

Santa Marta towns worth visiting: Explore the culture, history and ...

From the tranquility of Ciénaga to the natural beauty of Palomino and the literary richness of Aracataca, each destination offers a unique experience.

Government of Santa Marta - Wikipedia

The Government of Santa Marta was a capitulation given by the King of Spain between 1526 and 1618 to his loyals to manage newly discovered and conquered ...

Historic Center of Santa Marta: Visit Unmissable Places

Callejón del Correo ... Callejón del Correo is one of the most charming passages in the Historic Center of Santa Marta. This narrow alley, adorned ...

A Traveler's Guide to Santa Marta, Colombia - TravelAge West

As the oldest colonial city in Colombia (founded in 1525), Santa Marta is an ideal destination for history fans.

Must-see places with history in and around Santa Marta - B-Travel

A trip to Gabriel García Márquez's house. Another destination worth visiting if you have some time is Aracataca, the hometown of Nobel Prize ...

Santa Marta: Discover The Oldest City in Colombia

This 17th-century estate is an important historical and cultural site that attracts visitors from around the world. In the Basilica Cathedral of ...