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, cayaya, 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!

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Saint Francis Square, Cra. 4, Santa Marta (Distrito Turístico Cultural E Histórico), Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia

We will all meet up here to begin our tour.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Mercado Público de Santa Marta, Cra. 9, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia

We will start off by heading to a local market to sample a very traditional dish at a family-owned restaurant.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Institución Educativa Distrital La Industrial, Av. del Libertador, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia

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.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Ikaro Cafe, Cl. 19 ##3-60, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Catedral de Santa Marta, Carrera 17 14, Santa Marta, Santa Marta Municipality 470004 Colombia

We will pass by the cathedral of the oldest city in Colombia.

Stop At: Bahia de Santa Marta, Bahia, Santa Marta, Santa Marta Municipality 470002 Colombia

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Restaurante Mañe Cayon, Cra. 1a ##26-37, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia

Here we will try delicious Caribbean patacones with a special Santa Martan twist!

Duration: 45 minutes