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Trip Planner:   South America  /  Colombia  /  Magdalena Department  /  Santa Marta Municipality  /  Santa Marta  /  El Rodadero

El Rodadero, Santa Marta

3.1
#9 of 63 in Outdoors in Santa Marta
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Play and relax at El Rodadero, a beach that draws crowds with its convenient location, nice sand, and calm water. Located just 5 km (3 mi) from the city center, the beach offers ample space for recreational activities on dry land, while the calm bay represents a good place to try water sports, including jet skiing, banana boat riding, and swimming. Stroll along the developed beachfront, taking the time to consider the variety of seafood dishes on offer at the many seaside restaurants, and stop off for a relaxing drink at one of the bars. Arrange to visit El Rodadero and other attractions in Santa Marta using our Santa Marta trip planner.
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El Rodadero reviews

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TripAdvisor traveler rating 3.5
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4.5
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  • By KaiPetersen
    Tacky, low class tourism probably from Bogota, avoid this area. Nothing to see or worth doing. Nothing else to say really. 
    Tacky, low class tourism probably from Bogota, avoid this area. Nothing to see or worth doing. Nothing else to say really.  more »
  • By nadjabeckr
    What a horrible place, dont ever go here, we are travelling the world, and thus is the worst town we have ever been to. So much noice, dirty, people every where, its ugly, and SO crowded!!! The... 
    What a horrible place, dont ever go here, we are travelling the world, and thus is the worst town we have ever been to. So much noice, dirty, people every where, its ugly, and SO crowded!!! The...  more »
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  • By Clyde Brown
    Nice beach. They’re working on the pathways to improve the environment. Lots of families enjoying their afternoon. Water is warm and the beach is clean. Come and enjoy.
  • By Jaime Andres Morales Ocampo
    Very popular place in Santamarta Colombia. Many places to eat, many kinds of drinks and food specially sea food.
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