Taganga, Santa Marta

Name: Taganga
Address: Santa Marta, Colombia

#6 among attractions in Santa Marta

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Taganga is a traditional fishing village and corregimiento of Santa Marta, located on the Caribbean coast of Colombia at about 10 minutes or 3 kilometres north of Santa Marta. Both Santa Marta and Taganga were founded by Rodrigo de Bastidas on July 29, 1525, making them two of the oldest remaining colonial settlements in present-day Colombia. ()

Alternative names: Founded: 29 July 1525 (499 years ago)Maximum elevation: 328 ftCoordinates: 11°16'6"N, 74°11'25"W

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Taganga – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rodadero Sea Aquarium and Museum, Playa Grande, Bahia Concha, Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino.

4.7 miSW
Aquarium, Park, Zoo
Rodadero Sea Aquarium and Museum, Santa Marta
121 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the picturesque city of Santa Marta, Colombia, the Rodadero Sea Aquarium and Museum stands out as a beacon of marine conservation and education. This unique marine park, situated in the serene waters of the Caribbean Sea, was established with...
0.5 miNW
11°16'17"N • 74°11'49"W
Playa Grande, Santa Marta
13 min walk • Beach, Outdoor activities, Park
3.5 miNE
11°17'54"N • 74°8'56"W
Bahia Concha, Santa Marta
90 min walk • Beach
2.9 miS
Art museum, Museum, Historical place
Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, Santa Marta
74 min walk • Nestled within the vibrant city of Santa Marta, Colombia, the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino stands as a historical sanctuary and museum dedicated to the life and legacy of one of Latin America's most esteemed figures, Simón Bolívar.
2.4 miSW
Park
Parque de los Novios, Santa Marta
61 min walk • Los Novios Park or Santander Park is a public space located in the historic center of Santa Marta, in the Colombian department of Magdalena. It houses several buildings of heritage value and is one of the gastronomic and tourist centers of the city.
2 miS
Football, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Estadio Eduardo Santos, Santa Marta
51 min walk • Estadio Eduardo Santos is a multi-use stadium in Santa Marta, Colombia, used mostly for football matches. It is the largest sports facility in Magdalena Department with a maximum capacity of 23,000 people.
3.1 miS
Universities and schools
Universidad del Magdalena, Santa Marta
79 min walk • The University of Magdalena, is a public, departmental, coeducational, research university based in the city of Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia.
4.2 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Estadio Sierra Nevada, Santa Marta
108 min walk • Estadio Sierra Nevada is a football stadium in the city of Santa Marta, Colombia. The stadium was opened on 11 November 2017. It was the host stadium for the football matches at the 2017 Bolivarian Games and home stadium for local football club Unión Magdalena starting from 2018.