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ECOLUXURY SANTA MARTA «THE PEARL» The Caribbean sea and snow are to make Santa Marta, Colombia a difficult destination to forget. The city is located on the shores of the Bay of Santa Marta on the Caribbean Sea, in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, whose peaks can be seen on clear days from the beach. The capital of the Colombian department of Magdalena, which was founded in 1525, is one of the oldest cities in South America. Santa Marta, Colombia is the oldest city in South America is full of difficult magic to describe its unique architectural heritage, beautiful scenery and rich cultural heritage, make this natural paradise an ideal place to enjoy, learn and remember destination.
ITINERARY Day 1 : Santa Marta Transfer to the Airport and Flight to Santa Marta. Sightseeing tour of the main attractions of Santa Marta and El Rodadero (main beach area of the city, where they concentrate most of the tourists). Visit and tour historic Tayrona Gold Museum, the Cathedral of Santa Marta, Taganga Overview (Town of Fishers, anchored on the banks of a mountain and bathed in a natural bay), Admission and guided tour to the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino
Day 2 : Cerrejón and Tropical Coffee Company Tour to the Cerrejon in air-conditioned bus that will lead to the viewpoint of one of the cuts in production of Cerrejón and backfilling area, where you can observe the process of land restoration. Lunch (not included) Visit to tropical coffee company, manufacture company noted for the production of organic coffee of origin and ecological nature
Day 3 : Biocombustibles del Caribe and Alquería Visit to Biocombustibles del Caribe the first Special Permanent Free Trade Zone for a company of Biodiesel, 100% Colombian company. That is how Caribbean Sustainable Biofuels arises, whose plant is designed to produce 100,000 tons of biodiesel annually. Lunch (not included) Knows Alquería, one of the most loved brands by Colombians, their products continue to provide food and satisfaction in different regions of the country.
Day 4 : Argos & Villa Myriam Exotic Flowers Live the Argos experience, leader in Colombia in the cement business, the fifth largest producer in Latin America and second largest in the southeastern United States. Lunch (not included) Visit to Exotic Flowers Villa Myriam where you can learn about the growing process and the business behind the Colombian typical flowers.
Day 5 : Parque Tayrona Ground transportation to the beaches of Cañaveral, where we enjoy one of the most visited beaches in the world for its white sand, green and blue colors of the sea and large rock formations that decorate the place, accompanied by thick tropical jungle. Ecological walk to the beaches of Arrecifes, where they enjoy a natural swimming pool Day 6 : Departure According to the time of the flight transfer to the Airport
Included: -Accommodation -Transportation: Luxury van that includes all the comforts and safety requirements. -Food: *Breakfast at the Hotel *Water and snack during activity *Lunch according to itinerary -Pickup and drop at the airport -Entrances to the mentioned places -Local Spanish/English speaking guide -Medical assistance Not Included: -Flights (we can quote if required) -Lunch and Dinners not specified -International medical insurance -Other expenses not specified
SUGGESTED HOTELS Santa Marta Estelar Santamar Hotel, this 4-star hotel is located oceanfront, just a 10-minute drive from downtown Santa Marta. Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and sun loungers on the beach. The Hotel GHL Relax Costa Azul is a resort beachfront Santa Marta, in the exclusive area of Pozos Colorados, a set of white sand beaches 7 minutes from the Simón Airport Bolivar and a 15-minute drive from the tourist corridor Rodadero. The Merecure Hotel is located just 4.3 km from Simon Bolivar Airport and 12 km from downtown Santa Marta. The hotel has 140 superior rooms and Privilege with partial ocean view, fitness center, restaurant, lobby bar, pool and spa.
CHRISTIAN MEJÍA General Manager Christian was born in Barranquilla and is owner of a new English school in the city. He is also General Manager of a prestigious Student Travel Agency on the Colombian coast and has been the driving force for Explore Colombia to promote educational travel.
Cra 52 # 76 167 Of. 405 Tel: (5) 3022929 3684648 Cel: 3126194762 3007535271 E-mail: travel@explorecolombia.com.co www.explorecolombia.com.co *This it a tentative package and can be modified according to the client interests. Companies are subject to availability