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10 Instagram spots around Santa Marta
Santa Marta pairs a historic centre with bays and beaches along the Caribbean coast. These ideas include architecture, public squares and separate coastal outings.
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Plaza de la Catedral
The cathedral faces a square in Santa Marta’s historic centre. From the plaza, frame the church entrance with some of the open space in front of it.
Search Google MapsCallejón del Correo
This historic street has old façades and balconies. From the pedestrian route, photograph a short stretch of the street and let the balconies provide the upper edge of your frame.
Search Google MapsCasa de la Aduana
The restored Casa de la Aduana houses the Museo del Oro Tairona. Photograph the exterior from the public street and choose a detail of the old building as your subject.
Search Google MapsParque de los Novios
Parque de los Novios is a gathering place in the historic centre. Use the open square and its small pavilion to create a composition with space around the subject.
Search Google MapsPlaza de San Francisco
The Plaza de San Francisco faces the church of the same name. From the square, frame part of the church together with the space used by people passing through.
Search Google MapsCamellón de la Bahía
The waterfront promenade follows Santa Marta Bay. Choose a position on the promenade and use the line of the shore to lead the eye across the water.
Search Google MapsPlaya El Rodadero
El Rodadero is a beach in the Santa Marta area. From the sand, compose a wide view that follows the curve of the shoreline and leaves the horizon level.
Search Google MapsTaganga Bay
Taganga is a fishing bay near Santa Marta. From the beach, look across the water and include a boat in the foreground if one is moored nearby.
Search Google MapsPlaya Blanca
Playa Blanca can be reached by boat from El Rodadero. Once ashore, use the sand as a foreground for a sea view and leave the waterline clear for other visitors.
Search Google MapsQuinta de San Pedro Alejandrino
This former estate is a museum complex with historic buildings and the Altar a la Patria. On a visit, use a garden path to frame part of the architecture. Check admission and photography rules with the site.
Search Google MapsSources for these photo spots
- Indetur Santa Marta: Historic squares
- Santa Marta city government: Callejón del Correo
- Banco de la República: Tairona Museum
- Santa Marta city government: Parque de los Novios
- Santa Marta city government: Monuments
- Colombia Travel: Santa Marta
- Colombia Travel: Family destinations and Taganga
- Colombia Travel: Playa Blanca
- Santa Marta city government: History and cultural sites
- Colombia Travel: Quinta gardens