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Country: Colombia
Departing From: Cartagena
Arriving At: Santa Marta
Travel Time: 4 to 5 hours
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Travel between Colombia's two most popular Caribbean coast cities. The drive from Cartagena to Santa Marta takes 4 to 5 hours along the coastal highway, passing through Barranquilla — Colombia's third-largest city.
The route follows the Caribbean coastal highway through flat terrain and passing through the port city of Barranquilla. The road is well-paved and the scenery includes views of the Caribbean Sea and Colombia's northern coast. Having a private transfer makes this long drive comfortable and stress-free.
Santa Marta is Colombia's oldest city and the gateway to Tayrona National Park (one of South America's most beautiful national parks), the Lost City trek, and the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta — the world's highest coastal mountain range. The city's Rodadero beach area and the nearby village of Minca in the mountains are popular with travelers.
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