Santa Marta Food Experience

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3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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English, Spanish
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Explore Santa Marta's culinary charms with a local guide. Sample dishes at 7 family-owned spots, immersing yourself in Caribbean Colombian flavors and culture in an unforgettable afternoon.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

In this experience you will discover the unique flavors of the Caribbean region of Colombia with a local guide. We will go to 7 places in total in the historical center of Santa Marta and sample a variety of traditional food and drinks. We will visit multiple family-owned businesses to try arepas de huevo, cayeye, and other special dishes, as well as meet with some of the best professional baristas in the region. In a single afternoon, you will be able to learn more about the Caribbean Colombian culture through its food and history. This tour is accomodating for both vegetarian and vegan preferences. We will eat enough for lunch and dinner so please make sure you come hungry!

What You Get

Bottled water
Snacks
We will stop at 7 different food and beverage places and try samples of Colombian Costeño food.
Fresh juice
Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages

Good To Know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

1

Saint Francis Square

We will all meet up here to begin our tour.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Mercado Público de Santa Marta

We will start off by heading to a local market to sample a very traditional dish at a family-owned restaurant.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Institución Educativa Distrital La Industrial

Next we will see how a classic dish from the Carribean coast of Colombia is prepared: the arepa de huevo. We will watch as a local cook makes this delicious snack step-by-step before trying them fresh.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Ikaro Cafe

At this stop we will dive into Colombian coffee culture and discuss its impact on the country. We will have a professional barrista prepare coffee for us in a unique way; we will smell and taste a cup of high quality organic coffee.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Catedral de Santa Marta (Pass By)

We will pass by the cathedral of the oldest city in Colombia.
5

Bahia de Santa Marta

We will walk around the harbor of Santa Marta. There we can stop to take pictures, enjoy the beachside, or try any of the small shops and restaurants.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
6

Restaurante Mañe Cayon

Here we will try delicious Caribbean patacones with a special Santa Martan twist!
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Saint Francis Square, Carrera 4, Santa Marta Magdalena, Colombia, CO, 470004

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We will all meet up in front of the San Fransisco Church in the San Fransisco Square.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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