Destinations in Santa Marta to make 'slow travel'. Recommended places

Have you heard about 'Slow travel'  before? As it turns out slow travel or traveling without hurry , is a movement that has gained strength in recent years but that emerged in the decade of the 80s in Italy, and it seeks to break the tendency of exhausting travel and rushing to visit monuments.

On the contrary, the 'slow travel', advocates a slow trip, without hurry, a trip in which we can recharge our batteries, connect with ourselves, and above all connect with the culture and the place we visit to know the essence of our destination.

The slow travel  question our way of traveling . What are we traveling for? To cross off from our list a lot of monuments, take hundreds of photos and then assemble them on social networks so that everyone can see that we were there, without knowing anything about their history or why they are there. This movement suggests quality, not quantity.

Santa Marta is the destination that has everything for travelers to take their time and enjoy what the city has to offer. Its streets full of charm, the mountains that surround it and the beaches that surround it, call us to relax and enjoy with its energy. However, next to Santa Marta , we find other perfect destinations to slow travel to the maximum. Here we tell you what they are:

Taganga

Taganga is a small fishing village about 20 minutes from Santa Marta . Its location and its beach full of small boats overflow a charm that no one can deniy. There are no large hotels or chain restaurants, however, in each of its beaches, it is possible to observe the fishing ritual that its inhabitants do and most of the businesses are managed by the locals, which makes it a place ideal for slow travel .

Minca

In the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, 40 minutes from the city, is Minca , perfect place to disconnect from the world and connect with nature and the people there. In addition to its privileged location; the weather is cooler; At night it can get something cold, in Minca you can enjoy beautiful waterfalls and wells, rivers, bird watching, visit coffee farms and beer producers. Its hostels served by people there, will allow you to know more fascinating places and curious facts of the town.

The Lost City

Ciudad Perdida is the perfect destination for those who want to have direct contact with nature and history. Also known as the Machu Pichu of Colombia, thousands of travelers cross the world to travel a road for 3 or 4 days and reach the heart of the world. A city in stone where life beats canbe heard. It is true that the trek is a bit demanding, but if you really want to enjoy your trip to the fullest, you can not miss this place for anything in the world. The guides and all the people who will accompany you are people who have grown up there, in the surrounding towns and they will teach you all the history of the place, you will also be able to interact with the indigenous people when you arrive in Ciudad Perdida .