Rivers in Santa Marta to enjoy nature and relax

Against some people's popular opinion, Santa Marta is made up of much more than just  its beaches, wind, sea, and rich history. Santa Marta also has a section of dense forest with a drainage divide which goes downhill from the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta. In fact, rivers in Colombia are complete spectacles, like Caño Cristales, the most beautiful river in the world. 

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Visiting the rivers in Santa Marta gives you an alternative plan for your time in the area, yet is still full of nature, adventure, and total relaxation. This plan allows you to completely immerse in nature and experience how the river current has the power to renew your strength and energy.

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In this article, we will tell you about the best rivers in Colombia so you can be prepared to enjoy all of these wonderful paradises.

Best rivers in Santa Marta

1. Don Diego river

This is probably one of the most famous rivers in Santa Marta. It mixes not only adventure with nature but also archeology. It is possible to go tubing there, which is a fantastic activity consisting of floating down the river into the sea in a giant rubber donut while enjoying all the nature around you and spotting all kinds of animals such as monkeys and birds. The best way to to make this idea a reality is to take a  Don Diego river tour, sit back, and have fun.

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2. Quebrada Valencia

This is a small river in Santa Marta located near the National Natural Tayrona Park that is considered a natural reserve. It is a place of total peace, but that doesn't mean that it can't also be fun! The river is surrounded by a great diversity of fauna and flora, and its thick vegetation and tall trees give you the feeling of being in your own little secluded paradise, out of this world.

3. Minca River

And of course, the river that goes across Minca, the paradise hidden in the mountains. could not be left out from the best rivers in Santa Marta. It is possible to find hundreds of waterfalls and small lakes such as Marinka, Pozo Azul, and the Oido del Mundo across the length of this river.

Do you want to know more about Santa Marta? You might be interested on our guides to enjoy the city to its fullest; how you can visit the Tayrona Park, discover the Lost City and/or visit Ciénaga, one of the Colombian Heritage Towns. You can also travel to Cabo de la Vela, not without stopping by  Palomino and getting to Punta Gallinas by yourself in the extreme northern point of Colombia. Cartagena is another must-visit destination in the Caribbean Coast; where you can also find Mompox very close to it.