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Discover why many travelers consider this one of the best food tours in Santa Marta. Join a local guide and explore the authentic flavors, history, and culture of Colombia’s Caribbean coast through 7 carefully selected tastings in the historic center.
Visit family-owned businesses, local markets, and traditional restaurants while sampling regional favorites such as fresh zapote fruit, creamy Caribbean avocado, handmade arepas from Doña Ketty, the famous cayeye, coconut sweets, specialty Colombian coffee, and Caribbean-style patacones.
Beyond the food, you'll learn how Indigenous, African, and Spanish influences shaped the cuisine and identity of Santa Marta, Colombia’s oldest surviving city.
This experience is more than a food tour—it is a cultural journey through local traditions, historic streets, and authentic Caribbean flavors. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, and the tastings are generous enough to replace both breakfast and lunch.
discover Santa Marta like a local.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We meet in front of San Francisco Church, at Plaza de San Francisco in the Historic Center. Your guide will be by the main entrance holding a “Street Food Tour” sign. Please arrive 10 minutes early.
Itinerary
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1
We meet in front of San Francisco Church to introduce the flavors and stories of Santa Marta before starting our food adventure.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
We enter the local market to taste fresh zapote and creamy local avocado from street vendors. This is where Santa Marta’s daily life and flavors truly begin
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Doña Yami – Traditional Cayeye We visit Doña Yami’s stand to try cayeye, a beloved Caribbean dish made from mashed green plantains. You’ll learn why this breakfast is essential to costeño culture.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Santa Marta
Doña Ketty – Handmade Arepas We stop at Doña Ketty’s street stand to watch how she prepares her famous handmade arepas. You’ll enjoy them fresh, just like locals do.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Santa Marta
GNAM Café – Specialty Coffee Experience At GNAM Café, a cozy specialty coffee shop, a barista prepares high‑quality Colombian coffee using alternative brewing methods. We explore aromas, flavors, and the cultural importance of coffee in Colombia.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Bahia de Santa Marta
Santa Marta Bay – Scenic Walk & Cocadas We walk along the bay to enjoy ocean views and taste cocadas, traditional coconut sweets sold by local vendors. It’s a relaxing moment to enjoy Santa Marta’s coastal atmosphere.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Restaurante Mañe Cayón – Caribbean Patacones We finish the tour with delicious Caribbean-style patacones topped with Santa Marta flavors in a traditional local restaurant.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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