Los Cocos Travel Guide
Santa Marta
Popular places to visit
Rodadero Beach
This dynamic beach is one of the most visited spots in the area. Enjoy a variety of activities: sunbathe, swim, sail, dive and snorkel.
Parque de los Novios
Meet friends and share a few drinks at this plaza in the center of Santa Marta, where you’ll find restaurants, bars and vendors selling snacks.
Santa Marta Cathedral
Walk around the cathedral that holds the remains of the city’s founder and claims to be the oldest church in the country.
Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino
Visit the 17th-century villa and art museum made famous as the place where the famous military leader Simón Bolívar died.
Clinic El Prado
If Clinic El Prado is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Comuna 2.
Bello Horizonte Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Bello Horizonte Beach during your travels in Bello Horizonte? Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.
Things to do
Explore Minca Nature Culture and Adventure in the Sierra Nevada
Tour to 2 Beaches of Tayrona Park : Playa Cinto and Playa Cristal
Maritime Adventure by Boat to Tayrona Santa Marta
Top hotels in Los Cocos
AC Hotel by Marriott Santa Marta
The property was really comfortable and clean but around the hotel was really disgusting because it was garbage out and bad odor.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Santa Marta Hotel
The room is spotless. The staff is very courteous
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Marta
Muy buen hotel
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Grand Marina Santa Marta
The staff were nice, the units were clean and had everything we needed to Enjoy our stay.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Mercure Santa Marta Emile
Room was very comfortable. Services were superb. Facilities and ambiance at the pool bar top notch
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Hilton Santa Marta
El hotel es muy lindo, cómodo y con muchas amenidades bonitas. El desayuno está rico y variado. El restaurante del segundo piso no tiene muy buen servicio…. La comida estaba aceptable pero no nos sentimos bien atendidos. Pero lo más malo fue una cucaracha que encontró mi hijo en su habitación en ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Los Cocos
Barrio Alambique
While there might not be top attractions in Barrio Alambique, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Parque de los Novios and Santa Marta Bay.
Historic Center
The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Center. A stop by Parque de los Novios or Santa Marta Theater might round out your trip.
Pueblito
Though Pueblito may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Parque de los Novios and Santa Marta Beach.
Bavaria
When in Bavaria, you can plan a visit to Parque de los Novios and Eduardo Santos Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Norte
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Norte and surrounding area, you can visit Parque de los Novios and Santa Marta Beach.
Barrio Miraflores
While Barrio Miraflores may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Parque de los Novios and Eduardo Santos Stadium.
