Discover Morro de Gaira and how to get to the impressive secret cave

Santa Marta is a beautiful city, full of history, delicious food, friendly people and especially beautiful and magical places to discover that they are hidden from everyone, and better so, because they manage to maintain their essence. One of these places is a cave that is located in the famous Morro de Gaira located in the Rodadero.

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El Morro de Gaira , is also known as the Morrito de Gaira or Isla Pelícano and is located in El Rodadero; From the shore of the beach you can see this islet located in the middle of the sea. Well, this islet hides a beautiful secret: a kind of crystal clear water cave surrounded by rock wrapped in an atmosphere of peace and serenityy.

You have to know that previously this islet was a private property of a powerful family in which there was a sumptuous mansion that today is in ruins, however, thanks to a state ruling, it was declared that the Morro de Gaira is  public domain and it cannot be owned have owners, so you can visit it without any problem.

How to get to Morro de Gaira?

To get to Morro de Gaira , you only have one option basically, by sea. You can choose the water transport that you like best to reach this little paradise. Whether you are in the Rodadero or Playa Blanca you can reach the Morro de Gaira by boat, paddle or kayak; These last two are the best options. You can rent these with various agencies that are located along the beach, or you can directly ask the people who are in the beach and are responsible for renting tents and chairs.

Now, to enter this cave, you just have to skirt the Morro de Gaira to the back, keeping in mind that its front is the one that looks at Rodadero Beach . You have to keep your eyes wide open for the entrance, as it is not visible to everyone, which is why it has been kept secret.

Once there, just enjoy the moment and these beautiful places that are hidden throughout the city of Santa Marta as the Morro de Gaira , which is an ideal place for you if you are an adventure lover and exploring new places.

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