Santa Marta Food Experience
Santa Marta Food Experience
In this experience you will discover the unique flavors of the Caribbean region of Colombia with a local guide. We will go to 7 places in total in the historical center of Santa Marta and sample a variety of traditional food and drinks. We will visit multiple family-owned businesses to try arepas de huevo, cayeye, and other special dishes, as well as meet with some of the best professional baristas in the region.
In a single afternoon, you will be able to learn more about the Caribbean Colombian culture through its food and history. This tour is accomodating for both vegetarian and vegan preferences. We will eat enough for lunch and dinner so please make sure you come hungry!
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Saint Francis Square
We will all meet up here to begin our tour.
10 minutesMercado Público de Santa Marta
We will start off by heading to a local market to sample a very traditional dish at a family-owned restaurant.
45 minutesInstitución Educativa Distrital La Industrial
Next we will see how a classic dish from the Carribean coast of Colombia is prepared: the arepa de huevo. We will watch as a local cook makes this delicious snack step-by-step before trying them fresh.
45 minutesIkaro Cafe
At this stop we will dive into Colombian coffee culture and discuss its impact on the country. We will have a professional barrista prepare coffee for us in a unique way; we will smell and taste a cup of high quality organic coffee.
30 minutesCatedral de Santa Marta
We will pass by the cathedral of the oldest city in Colombia.
Bahia de Santa Marta
We will walk around the harbor of Santa Marta. There we can stop to take pictures, enjoy the beachside, or try any of the small shops and restaurants.
30 minutesRestaurante Mañe Cayon
Here we will try delicious Caribbean patacones with a special Santa Martan twist!
45 minutesIncluded
- Snacks - We will stop at 7 different food and beverage places and try samples of Colombian Costeño food.
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Bottled water
- Fresh juice
- Professional tour guide
- Entry/Admission - Bahia de Santa Marta
Not Included
- Alcoholic Beverages
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- Due to COVID-19 restrictions this tour will visit only restaurants that follow all the rules and regulations in order to protect the health and safety of our customers.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.