Santa Marta, historically inhabited by the Arhuaco, Wiwa, Kankuama, and Kogi indigenous communities, is recognized as the city where the azure waters of the Caribbean Sea meet the world's highest coastal mountain range: the Sierra Nevada , whose Cristóbal Colón and Simón Bolívar peaks reach up to 5,700 meters above sea level.
Founded on July 29, 1525, this year “The Pearl of America” celebrated its fifth centenary with an agenda marked by cultural, gastronomic, and tourist events that highlighted its history and diversity. Now, from today until November 10, the city will host the IV CELAC-EU Summit 2025, consolidating the Magdalena region as one of the country's main destinations and an attractive venue for international meetings.
According to official figures, in 2024 Santa Marta receiv

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