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Workation in Santa Marta: the essentials
Founded in 1525, Santa Marta is the oldest surviving city in Colombia and the place where Simón Bolívar died in 1830. It sits on its own bay on the Caribbean with the Sierra Nevada close behind. The restored historic centre holds hostels, bars and restaurants, while El Rodadero is the beach district and Taganga a former fishing village just up the coast. Tayrona National Park and the trek to the Lost City both start nearby, and the cool hills of Minca are a short ride away. Simón Bolívar airport is about 14 km south. The heat is heavy, and water shortages can occur in the dry season.
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Santa Marta has a few coworking spaces, though OSM lists none; prices are low. Downtown cafés and hostels are a good supplement and internet is decent. Power cuts during heat waves and heavy rain do happen.
Spaces come from OpenStreetMap (10 km radius); prices are AI estimates for typical offers in town – please check with the provider before booking. As of September 2026.
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